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Motivational Edge Inc, a dynamic youth development organization, has been

empowering young lives since its inception in 2008. The non-profit is

committed to providing direct services that help youth unlock their full

potential. Through culturally relevant arts and diverse platforms, they engage,

educate, and empower the youth.

The organization was founded by Ian Welsch, who saw the future of the

community and its children slipping away due to a deteriorating educational

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system and the systematic withdrawal of arts in the classroom. Since then,

Motivational Edge Inc has made significant strides, including launching its first

reading camps in 2011, opening the Allapattah Music & Literacy Center in 2012,

and receiving major grants from The Target Foundation and Dollar General

Literacy Foundation in 2013.

The non-profit has established several partnerships over the years, including

with His House, Irie Foundation, and Berklee College of Music. The

organization has also launched numerous programs such as Lyrical Expression,

a renowned and impactful program, and the Transition to Adulthood Program

(TAP).

Motivational Edge Inc has been recognized for its work, with the City of Miami

proclaiming July 29th as The Motivational Edge Day. The organization

continues to expand, launching new programs and partnerships, including a

recent collaboration with the Miami Heat to rename the Allapattah Campus as

a Miami Heat Learn and Play Center.

Motivational Edge Inc invites individuals to volunteer in various capacities,

including tutoring, arts instruction, sports coaching, and mentoring. They

believe in the transformative power of arts and are dedicated to helping young

people heal, grow, and nurture their creativity and talent.