Happy 17th Anniversary to Us!
We’re proudly celebrating 17 years of engaging, educating, and empowering youth across South Florida and beyond. To mark this milestone, we’re launching a bold, yearlong campaign: “Unlocking the Keys to Success.”
Our Mission
The Motivational Edge is a trauma-informed trained, arts-based organization that inspires and empowers youth, particularly those in foster care or the lowest 25% academically.
2024 – 2025 Impact
Students
Served
1,112
Direct Service
Hours
107,000+
Total Service
Sites
21
Direct Staff Investment
$500K+
News & Blog
Utilizing The Arts as a Therapeutic Tool
Utilizing The Arts as a Therapeutic Tool December 15, 2015 In less than two years, and more than 25 teaching artists and 18,000+ instructional hours later we have been given the opportunity to provide critically needed services to hundreds of underserved youth, foster...
Providing Services to Adults at Camillus House and Health
Providing Services to Adults at Camillus House and Health December 6, 2015 As of December 2015, The Motivational Edge is providing Lyrical Expression classes and music instrument lessons to males and females between the ages of 22-40, receiving assistance from...
The Motivational Edge Fuses Music & Technology For Local Youth
The Motivational Edge Fuses Music & Technology For Local Youth November 22, 2015 The Motivational Edge, Irie Foundation, Affective Radio Network and iTECH, have all partnered up to bring new music and technology educational opportunities to middle and high school...

