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Art on theMART to Present Shaping the Future, Featuring Select Works Created by Teenagers in Chicago’s After School Matters Program

October 5, 2021

Photo credit Lisa Armstrong For Images and B-roll, Click Here CHICAGO – Art on theMART, in partnership with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and… More ›

After School Matters® Offering Paid Remote and In-Person Programs for Nearly 7,000 Chicago Teens this Fall

September 21, 2021

Media Contact: Mallory Zapata, Communications Manager, [email protected] Teens can apply to more than 400 programs and learn skills in visual andMore ›

New indoor track in Pullman’s Gately Park will share space with After School Matters

July 19, 2021

After School Matters CEO Mary Ellen Caron spoke with the Chicago Sun-Times about the new teen dedicated space at GatelyMore ›

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Art on theMART to Present Shaping the Future, Featuring Select Works Created by Teenagers in Chicago’s After School Matters Program

October 5, 2021

Photo credit Lisa Armstrong For Images and B-roll, Click Here CHICAGO – Art on theMART, in partnership with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and… More ›

After School Matters® Offering Paid Remote and In-Person Programs for Nearly 7,000 Chicago Teens this Fall

September 21, 2021

Media Contact: Mallory Zapata, Communications Manager, [email protected] Teens can apply to more than 400 programs and learn skills in visual and performing arts, coding, sports management,… More ›

Low-income teens can learn about dream jobs in new program

August 6, 2021

The Chicago Sun-Times interviewed After School Matters’ Chief Programs Officer Melissa Mister about ASM partnering with the Chicago Housing Authority on a new program called… More ›

‘After School Matters’ Group Aims to Make a Difference Through Dance Instruction

August 6, 2021

After School Matters’ instructor, Pierre Lockett and his program Forward Momentum were featured on Making A Difference because of the positive impact his dance instruction… More ›

New indoor track in Pullman’s Gately Park will share space with After School Matters

July 19, 2021

After School Matters CEO Mary Ellen Caron spoke with the Chicago Sun-Times about the new teen dedicated space at Gately Park in partnership with the… More ›

Mayor Lightfoot, Chicago Park District, and After School Matters Cut Ribbon on New Indoor Track and Field and Teen-Centric Space at Gately Park

July 7, 2021

Gately Fieldhouse will be the final site of the Mayor’s ChiFastest Race to Gately on July 10. CHICAGO – Today, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined… More ›

After School Matters® partners with Chicago Housing Authority to offer 520 young teens a head start on career exploration

June 30, 2021

CHA residents, ages 13-15, will earn a monetary stipend while exploring career interests and practicing academic skills needed to succeed After School Matters®, Chicago’s largest… More ›

Local Organization Offering Remote and In-Person Summer Activities for Local Teens

June 10, 2021

Melissa Mister, Chief Program Officer for After School Matters spoke with WBEZ about the upcoming summer program session and 30 years of serving Chicago teens…. More ›

After School Matters celebrates 30 years of helping teens

June 10, 2021

After School Matters’ CEO, Mary Ellen Caron joined the WGN Weekend Morning News to talk about the impact the organization has had on Chicago teens… More ›

After School Matters® Celebrates 30 Years with a Call for Chicagoans to Share Your Stories

June 3, 2021

For image and video downloads, click here. After School Matters has engaged more than 350,000 Chicago teens and is the nation’s largest and most successful… More ›