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After School Matters Annual Gala Celebrates Chicago’s Teens
October 3, 2019
CHICAGO – Nearly 800 civic, corporate and community leaders attended the After School Matters Annual Gala, themed “Building the Future,” on Tues... More ›
Applications Now Open for Chicago High School Teens Seeking Opportunities with After School Matters®
October 3, 2019
Nearly 13,000 program opportunities available to Chicago teens this summer CHICAGO—After School Matters® is now accepting teen applications for it... More ›
Students use social media to make sure Latinos are counted in the 2020 Census
October 3, 2019
A group of high school students are teaming up with a local organization to raise awareness about the importance of being counted in the upcoming 2020... More ›
Meet Andrew – TEAM After School Matters Feature
October 2, 2019
Meet Andrew — a Senior Analyst at Anderson Economic Group who works in public policy and economic impact analysis. As a participant in Speech as a t... More ›
Nearly $3 million raised for After School Matters, which gives Chicago teens ‘the tools they need to survive’
October 1, 2019
The Wintrust Arena was filled with nearly 800 civic, corporate and community leaders who came out to support the After School Matters annual gala, thi... More ›
Conagra Brands Foundation in partnership with Eat Travel Rock TV visit After School Matters to see how Chicago teens are taking action and making a difference.
September 18, 2019
The Conagra Brands Foundation worked with Eat Travel Rock TV and our After School Matters teens to support culinary arts, urban agriculture, and nutri... More ›
What do we do with all those campaign signs? Young Chicago artists have an answer
June 21, 2019
The Chicago Reporter, 4-12-19 Cazares has attended their Wednesday open studios since 2015 after finding that, outside of the graffiti underground ... More ›
Into The Wild: Artist Armani Howard reflects on the inspiration for his work and fictional world
June 21, 2019
South Side Weekly, 4-2-19 Speaking on his experience at After School Matters, Howard said, “I signed up for After School Matters and saw it as a ... More ›
Bulls and The RoomPlace Home Makeover
June 21, 2019
Good Morning America aired footage of the Chicago Bulls, The RoomPlace, and Zach LaVine surprising a teen and their family in December with a complete... More ›
CEO’s You Should Know-Mary Ellen Caron talks with 103.5 KISS FM
June 21, 2019
103.5 KISS FM interviewed After School Matters CEO Mary Ellen Caron. Listen to this segment to hear about the range of programs After School Matters o... More ›
Upcoming Events See all >
106th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 22, 2019
The City of Chicago will present its 106th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Millennium Park on Friday, November 22nd at 6 p.m. The cerem... More ›
Kwanzaa Celebration at James Jordan Boys and Girls Club
December 5, 2019
Join us for the After School Matters Kwanzaa Celebration at the James Jordan Boys and Girls Club on Thursday December 5th, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Enjoy... More ›
After School Matters & SuperGroup Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration at Corliss High School
December 6, 2019
Join us for the After School Matters and SuperGroup Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration at George Henry Corliss High School on Friday December 6th, 4:00 p.m. - 7:... More ›
Fall 2019 Celestial Celebration
December 10, 2019
Join us for the Fall 2019 Celestial Celebration at the Lutz Center (3435 N. Cicero Ave) on December 10th, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Experience an evening of liv... More ›
Shop, Jingle, Mingle!
December 12, 2019
We invite you to delight in complimentary beverages and hors d'oeuvres while shopping for unique, teen-made gifts, and enjoying entertainment provided... More ›
