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.
2025 – 2026 Impact
Students
Served
1,253
Direct Service
Hours
107,000+
Total Service
Sites
19
Direct Staff Investment
$500K+
News & Blog
Social Enterprise Entrepreneur Revolutionizes Educational Landscape with a Unique Fusion of Cultural Arts, Academics & Fun
Social Enterprise Entrepreneur Revolutionizes Educational Landscape with a Unique Fusion of Cultural Arts, Academics & Fun September 6, 2016 Educator and entrepreneur Ian Welsch MS.Ed knows how to motivate students to succeed! For 15 years, he has been helping...
The Miami Herald – Irie Weekend
The Miami Herald – Irie Weekend July 7, 2016 DJ Irie has the ability to get people excited about basketball games, parties, music and charity. During his annual fundraising event known as Irie Weekend, the celebrity DJ mixes his passion for entertainment and giving...
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...
