It’s been about a year and a half in the making, but our Triple Threat Summit with BET is just around the corner. This is going to be an awesome event, and we’re looking for your help! If you’d like to volunteer for the summit or want more information, email us at volunteer@triplethreat.org
The event runs from September 22-24th at East Aurora High School. Make sure to check back for updates on our Facebook and Twitter too! We’ll have more info for you soon!
Beneath the sash and the crown, Kaitlyn Millner just wants to give back.
And the current Miss River to River title-holder has been doing that for more than a year with Triple Threat Mentoring. Whether it’s posing for photos with youth at a sports tournament or sharing her love of art at an Aurora housing authority, Kaitlyn says she thoroughly enjoys spending time with youth.
Our resident artist and Triple Threat Arts Director, Nate Miller, recently constructed a bike rack for a local business in town. Not just any bike rike — but a bike rack made of bikes!
So now anytime you visit Aurora Paddle and Sports in downtown, you’ll see Nate’s handiwork in the form of a Triple Threat-themed bike rack. So stop by and check it out!
Just like there are countless types of trees, there are also countless types of art.
In Triple Threat’s Art in the Park program, students get in-depth instruction from four local artists. Each artist leads the course for two weeks, teaching kids about their own style of art.
Thanks to all our volunteer leaders and the kids for making this such a unique experience.
The only thing that rivals Kyle Welton’s slick dance moves is his energy and enthusiasm.
Though he’s just a senior in high school, Kyle’s been a great leader for Triple Threat. He recently wrapped up his second session of leading Triple Threat’s Hip Hop Dance program. What makes this dilligent dancer tick and why does he share his talents with Triple Threat.
Silence sets in. The constant, hyper hum of a hundred-plus kids falls flat.
The music hits.
Kids go wild.
It wasn’t a celebrity causing the stir at Krug elementary that day. However, the 12 members of the Triple Threat Hip Hop Dance crew were nothing short of celebrity-status as they performed their hearts out in front of about 200 of their peers.
For a few minutes, the dancing dozen held the students’ attention through an array of impressive hip hop dance moves. Like trained professionals, they sharply hit their moves, perfectly in sync.
Yet, they aren’t a famous dance group — not yet anyway. Some 8 weeks before their final performance, the crew was relatively new to hip hop dance. Through the Triple Threat program, they learned to shed their shells and give it their all.
Meet Lisa Manning, the owner of Nido Art Studio in Aurora.
Lisa recently began volunteering with Triple Threat. Find out why she does it, and why she thinks other small business owners should get involved, too.
You can get involved, too! Head over to the Volunteer section of our Web site!
A group of Nike employees and Bears wide receiver Earl Bennett showed what it takes. During the Nike/Triple Threat ‘Call to Greatness’ event, more than 30 corporate Nike employees and retail workers got their service on. Not only did the Nike crew fix up and paint Triple Threat’s future Chicago location, but they also spent time mentoring Aurora and Chicago youth during the Black History Month event.
Their day of service epitomized what it is to be great — do what you love while helping others. After getting elbows and jeans covered in white paint, the Nike team then honed their artistic, academic and athletic skills to provide guidance for under-resourced youth. Whether it was basketball, spoken word or art, youth and Nike crew took the afternoon to teach and learn from each other.
Our staff was so encouraged and inspired by your great attitudes, high energy and willingness to jump in where needed to make the event run smoothly. Not only was it Nike’s contribution of time and energy, but their example as positive role models and servants definitely impacted the kids. “Nike” now represents not just a great brand, product or organization to 30 youth, but involved people with faces, names, smiles and passion– friends.
Sara Mock is a long-time Triple Threat volunteer. Her love for art and passion to serve under-resourced youth have led her into volunteer roles for a poetry program and a non-traditional art program, among others.
As many times as she’s volunteered, Sara learns something new every time. Find out what a group of high school poetry students taught her:
