Conagra Brands Foundation in partnership with Eat Travel Rock TV visit After School Matters to see how Chicago teens are taking action and making a difference.

September 18, 2019

The Conagra Brands Foundation worked with Eat Travel Rock TV and our After School Matters teens to support culinary arts, urban agriculture, and nutrition education… More ›

CEO’s You Should Know-Mary Ellen Caron talks with 103.5 KISS FM

June 21, 2019

103.5 KISS FM interviewed After School Matters CEO Mary Ellen Caron. Listen to this segment to hear about the rangeMore ›

Prioritizing the Next Generation: An Open Letter to Our Next Mayor 

April 1, 2019

As we approach the end of this mayoral election, it’s tough to think beyond the polls, the final interviews, and the constituent handshakes in the rush toMore ›

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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 ›