Blog - The Motivational Edge

September 15, 2020

CBS Miami News: Miami’s leading non-profit uses various #CreativeExpression platforms to Engage, Educate & Empower Young Lives

Foster youth in Miami-Dade County are facing this pandemic without family or a place to call home. ME is committed to providing Essential Services that are a source of comfort and stability for our most affected youth.

March 26, 2020

Essential Services: Serving Children in Foster Care Through The Covid-19 Pandemic

Foster youth in Miami-Dade County are facing this pandemic without family or a place to call home. ME is committed to providing Essential Services that are a source of comfort and stability for our most affected youth.

December 4, 2018

KIND CAFE: An #IChooseArt Experience

During Art Basel / Art Miami Week, the masses headed to Wynwood and so did we! Thanks to KIND Snacks, our students had the opportunity to […]

April 27, 2018

Creative, Fun Times at Eneida

Blog post by Teaching Artist Karina Santarossa March 21, 2018 My time with the students at Eneida M. Hartner Elementary School was heartwarming and rewarding. We had lots […]

March 16, 2018

Tallahassee Workshop

We’re taking our talents to Tallahassee! The Motivational Edge and One Voice IMPAACT (a project of the Florida Coalition for Children) joined forces for an introductory workshop this past […]

February 7, 2018

UM – Studying The Motivational Edge’s Impact

Since 2008, we’ve watched our youth develop into talented artists and thoughtful citizens, each a testament to the efficacy of our programs in providing a safe […]

February 7, 2018

Irie Foundation/ME Case Study

In July 2014, The Motivational Edge’s Allapattah Music and Literacy Center was renamed The Irie Foundation Allapattah Music and Literacy Center. For 2+ successful years of […]

February 7, 2018

CBS 4 – Mentoring Matters

As seen on CBSMiami Before a teacher heard 16-year-old Ines Hernandez singing to herself at a bus stop two years ago, she admits she had some […]

January 28, 2018

ME’s First Orlando Event | Painting With The Pros

Our first-ever Orlando event was a touchdown! Bringing our expressive Arts programs to reach youth in central Florida required an all-star team. Luckily, we had the […]

January 24, 2018

Hillsborough PR Release

The Motivational Edge has entered into an annual contract with Hillsborough County Children’s Services through 2018. The contract, which was voted on and executed by the […]