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
CreARTE Awards The Edge
CreARTE Awards The EdgeNovember 16, 2023THE MOTIVATIONAL EDGE NAMED 2023 CreARTE GRANT RECIPIENT, RECEIVES $100,000 DONATION FROM THE JORGE M. PÉREZ FAMILY FOUNDATION Pérez Family to Distribute $5 Million in Grants to 39 Cultural Organizations Supporting and...
Treasure Coast Business
Dyer Difference Award Promotes Education and SportsmanshipJuly 27th, 2023For the past 15 years, youth in South Florida who might not have had a whole lot of chances to learn, develop leadership skills, and grow to their fullest potential have been finding their way to...
$1.9 Million Awarded to The Edge
Community Newspapers: The Motivational Edge receives funding from The Children’s Trust for youth developmentMay 13th, 2023$1.9 million dollars has been awarded to The Motivational Edge to support Youth Development services through its wellness, academic, music and...
