Learn about some of the incredible experiences our teens are having and stay up-to-date on After School Matters announcements.
February 20, 2020
“Chicago is an important city for us; it’s a focal point for the Changemakers program,” says Gucci America’s President and CEO Susan Chokachi, speaking over the oontz oontz of the brand’s All-Star weekend pop-up celebration. Among the guests are plenty of changemakers: not just Spike Lee and NBA great Derrick Rose, but also leaders and… More ›
October 3, 2019
CHICAGO – Nearly 800 civic, corporate and community leaders attended the After School Matters Annual Gala, themed “Building the Future,” on Tuesday, September 24 at the Wintrust Arena to celebrate an exceptional year of providing after-school and summer programs for Chicago teenagers. This year, After School Matters engaged nearly 19,000 Chicago teens through the organization’s… More ›
October 3, 2019
Nearly 13,000 program opportunities available to Chicago teens this summer CHICAGO—After School Matters® is now accepting teen applications for its summer 2019 program session, which will begin the week of June 24. More than 700 programs in the arts, communications and leadership, sports and STEM will be offered at various Chicago public high schools, as… More ›
October 1, 2019
The Wintrust Arena was filled with nearly 800 civic, corporate and community leaders who came out to support the After School Matters annual gala, this year centered on the theme “Building the Future.” Read more here. More ›
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 in Chicago. This Hunger Action Month, see how we’re making a difference together. Watch the video here! More ›
June 21, 2019
103.5 KISS FM interviewed After School Matters CEO Mary Ellen Caron. Listen to this segment to hear about the range of programs After School Matters offers and how the impact of these program opportunities extends beyond the teens into Chicago Communities! Listen here. More ›
May 3, 2019
13,000 program opportunities available to Chicago teens this summer CHICAGO—After School Matters® is now accepting teen applications for its summer 2019 program session, which will begin the week of June 24. More than 700 programs in the arts, communications and leadership, sports and STEM will be offered at various Chicago public high schools, as well… More ›
December 19, 2018
New winter programs available and nearly 7,000 program opportunities offered spring 2019 CHICAGO— After School Matters® is now excepting applications for spring 2019 programs, which will begin the week of February 12. Students can choose from more than 400 programs in the arts, communications and leadership, sports and STEM offered at various Chicago public… More ›
October 5, 2018
Applications Open for Chicago High School Teens Seeking Apprenticeship and Internship Programs with After School Matters® Nearly 7,000 opportunities available this fall CHICAGO—After School Matters® is now accepting teen applications for its fall 2018 program session. More than 400 programs in the arts, communications and leadership, sports and STEM will be offered at more… 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 and donor Karyn Lutz to celebrate the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art facility in Chicago’s Belmont Cragin neighborhood. The Michael and Karyn Lutz Center for After School Matters will… More ›
April 12, 2017
12,000 program opportunities available to Chicago teens this summer CHICAGO—After School Matters® is now accepting teen applications for its summer 2017 program session. More than 600 programs in the arts, communications, science, sports and technology will be offered at more than 60 Chicago public high schools, as well as Chicago Park District, Chicago Public Library and community… More ›
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