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
Florida Expansion
Florida Expansion Announcement November 1st, 2022We're expanding throughout Florida and excited to be launching more services and programming opportunities to the Treasure Coast and Space Coast areas, in the counties of St. Lucie, Indian River and Brevard! One of our...
Irie Foundation Allapattah Music and Literacy Center Quarter 1 Student Spotlight Award
Irie Foundation Allapattah Music and Literacy Center Quarter 1 Student Spotlight Award October 22nd, 2015The Motivational Edge, in partnership with the Irie Foundation, is pleased to award Dayris Manon with the Irie Foundation Allapattah Music and Literacy Center...
CBS Miami News: Miami’s leading non-profit uses various #CreativeExpression platforms to Engage, Educate & Empower Young Lives
CBS Miami News: Miami’s leading non-profit uses various #CreativeExpression platforms to Engage, Educate & Empower Young Lives September 15, 2020 Thank you Lisa Petrillo and CBS Miami News for highlighting all that we do at The Motivational Edge to engage, educate...
