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
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...
Essential Services: Serving Children in Foster Care Through The Covid-19 Pandemic
Essential Services: Serving Children in Foster Care Through The Covid-19 PandemicMarch 26, 2020Just like many other people across the country, foster youth are confused and frightened by what these uncertain times will bring to their life. They are hearing a lot of...
