Alumni | After School Matters

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, administrators and… More ›

Cooking Remotely: After School Matters instructor hosts online culinary class

“Chef Gloria Hafer wanted to make sure her culinary students would still have the opportunity to learn new recipes afterMore ›

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 andMore ›

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Pastry chef shows the potential that all Chicago kids have when given a chance

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 ›

27 After School Matters Teens Awarded Posse Scholarships

January 27, 2016

After School Matters is thrilled to announce that 27 of our teens have been selected as Posse Scholars! Posse started in 1989 because of one student who… More ›

NIU Senior Randiss Hopkins names Newman Civic Fellow

March 30, 2015

“I am a product of After School Matters,” Hopkins said, “and it has a special place in my heart because of that.”… During NIU’s recent… More ›

Remember Project offers spring break service opportunity

February 27, 2015

From March 9 through March 12, The Remember Project is partnering with After School Matters, a nonprofit organization that offers Chicago high school students out-of-school… More ›

‘After School Matters’ helps Gage Park grad

July 13, 2012

Wrightwood resident Keith Gordon owns his own computer repair and maintenance business at the ripe old age of 22, and he credits his involvement in… More ›