Recent Highlights
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 ›