For Daniel Kyri, it’s ‘an honor’ to represent Black, gay people on ‘Chicago Fire’
February 5, 2021
After School Matters alum Daniel Kyri talked with the Chicago Sun-Times about growing up on the South Side, his roleMore ›
March 9, 2021
Findings from new analysis by the American Institutes for Research and After School Matters illustrate the stressors Chicago teens are facing: elevated food insecurity, increased… More ›
February 5, 2021
After School Matters alum Daniel Kyri talked with the Chicago Sun-Times about growing up on the South Side, his roleMore ›
September 22, 2020
Watch our CEO Mary Ellen Caron and alum Ciara Evans preview our Celebrating #ASMTogether virtual event taking place TONIGHT, Tuesday,More ›
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 ›