Recent Highlights
December 31, 2017
At After School Matters, we had many things to celebrate in 2017. See our list of Moments That MATTERED below!
December 8, 2017
This fall, long-time After School Matters supporter Related Midwest unveiled 20 new teen-made glass mosaics in the newest Chicago building — Landmark West Loop at… More ›
November 20, 2017
During November 2017, After School Matters partnered with the University of Chicago – France Chicago Center to send 15 teens and three instructors to Paris,… More ›
November 16, 2017
We are thrilled to announce that Conagra Brands Foundation recently made its first gift to After School Matters! Their $50,000 grant supports the implementation of… More ›
October 12, 2017
TEAM member Ginger Bogle was all smiles during her marathon on October 8, 2017. TEAM After School Matters proudly participated in the Bank of America… More ›
September 18, 2017
The Chicago Public Schools arts program — founded by the late Maggie Daley — has its annual gala. CBS 2’s Dorothy Tucker reports. WATCH this CBS-2… More ›
September 18, 2017
More than a hundred teens showcased their Chicago pride on Monday night. They took part in this year’s After School Matters program and performed at… More ›
September 7, 2017
More than 1,100 teens participated in the brand-new After School Matters Peacemakers initiative during summer 2017. Powered by Chicago CRED with a curriculum and training… More ›
August 28, 2017
Nearly 13,000 Chicago teens participated in After School Matters programs during summer 2017. View the photos below to see how they found their futures. To… More ›
June 23, 2017
The kitchen is clean. Almost spotless. It’s well-stocked, and there’s an order to everything. Mixing bowls here. Measuring cups there. A digital scale to weigh… More ›
