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New Research Confirms Teenagers Facing Serious, Adult-Like Challenges During Pandemic

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 ›

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 ›

After School Matters hosting virtual celebration to laud the accomplishments of Chicago teens

September 22, 2020

Watch our CEO Mary Ellen Caron and alum Ciara Evans preview our Celebrating #ASMTogether virtual event taking place TONIGHT, Tuesday,More ›

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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 ›