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 ›
March 30, 2018
TEAM After School Matters kicked off the 2018 running season on March 25 with the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K. 18 runners met at… More ›
March 28, 2018
Brittany Gagliano had never heard of After School Matters until her colleague put out a request that volunteers were needed for a Resume Writing &… More ›
February 19, 2018
On Friday, February 16, our corporate partners, the Chicago Bulls hosted our teens for a celebration of Black History. Throughout time, Black music and culture… More ›
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 ›
June 11, 2017
Youth advocates, legislators celebrate grand opening of The Michael and Karyn Lutz Center for After School Matters Today, Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined After School Matters… More ›
May 6, 2017
The White Sox Volunteer Corps visited the J-Def Peace Project program at Solorio Academy High School in Gage Park on April 25, 2017. White Sox great Harold Baines… More ›
February 23, 2017
Fifth Third Bank’s Market President Eric S. Smith with a group of students before they watch “Hidden Figures.” With the combined support of Fifth Third… More ›
January 30, 2017
The Chicago Bulls have been helping After School Matters make a difference in the lives of Chicago teens since our beginnings. In addition to supplying… More ›
January 27, 2017
Fall programs visit Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. USC Shoah Foundation provides After School Matters teens with new learning activities and the experience of a lifetime. Teens in… More ›