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
OceanReef Community Foundation Grant Announcement
OceanReef Community Foundation Grant AnnouncementApril 19th, 2024Thank you, Ocean Reef Community Foundation, for partnering with us to support the Youth Engagement & Empowerment Program! With the generous support of the Ocean Reef Community Foundation at...
16 Years of Opportunity for Under-Resourced Youth
Block Party: Celebrating 16 years of opportunity for under-resourced youth in S. Fla.February 9th, 2025The Motivational Edge hosted a Block Party-themed evening on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 7-11 p.m., on its campus at 1550 NW 36 St. in Miami’s Allapattah neighborhood to...
Shoutout: Miguel Angel Gabela
Shoutout: Miguel Angel GabelaDecember 12th, 2024We want to extend a heartfelt shoutout to Miguel Angel Gabela for his incredible support of our agency in 2024! Not only did Commissioner Gabela generously contribute financially to help us further our mission, but he...
