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March For Our Lives Organizers Made A Point To Include Diverse Voices
April 23, 2018
By: Meagan Fredette Refinery29 The March For Our Lives is sobering, important, and should shame us all into action. But like any form of act... More ›
March For Our Lives: ‘Chicago goes through this every day’
April 23, 2018
BBC Chicago student Mya Middleton, 16, tells hundreds of thousands attending the March For Our Lives rally in Washington DC a story about her chill... More ›
Chicago Teen to Victims of Gun Violence: ‘I Cry With You, I Scream With You’
April 23, 2018
By: Matt Masterson WTTW "Chicago Tonight" Mya Middleton knows what it feels like to stare down the barrel of a gun. Two years ago, the Chicag... More ›
Chicago students head to D.C. for March for Our Lives
April 23, 2018
By: Rachel Hinton Chicago Sun-Times At 13-years-old, Mya Middleton, was out buying groceries for her mom, when she witnessed an armed robbery. T... More ›
Chicago Teens March for Gun Control in DC
April 20, 2018
By: Evan Garcia WTTW "Chicago Tonight" A group of Chicago teens traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in the March For Our Lives rally ... More ›
2018 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8k
March 30, 2018
TEAM After School Matters kicked off the 2018 running season on March 25 with the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K. 18 runners met at Grant Park on... More ›
Meet our TEAMMATE Brittany!
March 28, 2018
Brittany Gagliano had never heard of After School Matters until her colleague put out a request that volunteers were needed for a Resume Writing &... More ›
Black History Through the Arts
February 19, 2018
On Friday, February 16, our corporate partners, the Chicago Bulls hosted our teens for a celebration of Black History. Throughout time, Black music an... More ›
Instructor Forum 2018
February 5, 2018
On Friday, February 2, we held our first annual Instructor Forum! Over 300 of our independent and community-based instructors gathered at Northeastern... More ›
Moments That Mattered 2017
December 31, 2017
At After School Matters, we had many things to celebrate in 2017. See our list of Moments That MATTERED below!
Upcoming Events See all >
Summer Teen Cuisine | July 12
July 12, 2018
The Duck Inn Try creative duck dishes & other American eats from this Bridgeport restaurant. Menu items include: Rotisserie Duck, slow ro... More ›
Summer Teen Cuisine | July 26
July 26, 2018
Daisies Enjoy seasonal pasta & vegetables from the New American menu of this Logan Square hot spot. Menu coming soon! See other teen cuisine ... More ›
Summer Teen Cuisine | August 2
August 2, 2018
Chef Adrian Vazquez Taste traditional Mexican Cuisine from a popular Chicago chef. Menu items include: Adobo rubbed pork loin with a... More ›
Rock Your Drop
August 2, 2018
Thursday, August 2, 2018, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Rock Your Drop on the Block is a peace-centered block party presented by After School Matters, The ... More ›
Spotlight on Peace
August 7, 2018
Tuesday, August 7, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Navy Pier Take in the Chicago skyline and enjoy performances by our city's talented young artists. We e... More ›
Summer Teen Cuisine | August 9
August 9, 2018
Beatnik Experience New American dishes composed with the exotic spices and bright flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean, Asia, and Latin America.... More ›
After School Matters Gala 2018
September 24, 2018
he Board of After School Matters cordially invites you to attend our Annual Gala at Wintrust Arena. For more information or to sponsor the event, ple... More ›
Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2018
October 7, 2018
Secure your spot in the 2018 Bank of America Chicago Marathon by November 23, 2017! On October 7, 2018, make your miles matter by running ... More ›
