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
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...
KIND CAFE: An #IChooseArt Experience
KIND CAFE: An #IChooseArt Experience December 4, 2018During Art Basel / Art Miami Week, the masses headed to Wynwood and so did we! Thanks to KIND Snacks, our students had the opportunity to perform and showcase artwork at the KIND Café: an #iChooseArt Experience....
