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Editorial: Chicago Forward — After the unrest, a role for business leaders to support young people
June 5, 2020
Since late 2019, the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board has been promoting a communitywide initiative, “Chicago Forward: Young Lives in the Balanc... More ›
After School Matters® Offering Remote Program Opportunities to 10,000 Chicago Teens this Summer
June 5, 2020
Media Contact: Mallory Zapata, Communications Manager, 773-791-3520 | [email protected] #ASMTogether video here. More than 400 ... More ›
Cooking Remotely: After School Matters instructor hosts online culinary class
June 5, 2020
Chef Gloria Hafer wanted to make sure her culinary students would still have the opportunity to learn new recipes after their cooking class was ca... More ›
After School Matters Distributing Meals to Thousands of Chicago Teens
April 23, 2020
Through a generous anonymous donation, After School Matters collaborates with Gate Gourmet to help feed Chicago teens, their families and program inst... More ›
Some kids rely on schools for much more than an education. So schools are trying to find ways to reach them during the shutdown.
April 23, 2020
"With the closure of all Illinois schools now extended to the end of April, districts are busy launching remote learning programs. But teachers, admin... More ›
Cooking Remotely: After School Matters instructor hosts online culinary class
April 23, 2020
"Chef Gloria Hafer wanted to make sure her culinary students would still have the opportunity to learn new recipes after their cooking class was cance... More ›
Gucci’s Big Celebration During All-Star Weekend Was About a Lot More Than Basketball
February 20, 2020
"Chicago is an important city for us; it's a focal point for the Changemakers program," says Gucci America's President and CEO Susan Chokachi, speakin... More ›
No matter who wins the NBA All-Star Game, Chicago students will benefit. Here are the two charities handpicked by the captains.
February 10, 2020
NBA All-Star captain Giannis Antetokounmpo selected After School Matters as the organization his team will play for in the 2020 All-Star Game in Chica... More ›
Making a Difference – Tony Diaz talks with Alex Maragos of NBC 5
February 9, 2020
After School Matters' Senior Program Director, Tony Diaz, sits down with NBC 5's Alex Maragos on their "Making a Difference" segment to talk about Aft... More ›
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 ›
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Bank of American Chicago Marathon 2020
October 11, 2020
*TEAM ASM registration is full for the 2020 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, but you can still support Chicago teens in a number of ways! Learn more ... More ›
