10,000 Chicago Teens Begin Remote Summer Programs through After School Matters®
July 7, 2020
Media Contact: Mallory Zapata, Communications Manager, 773-791-3520 | [email protected] #ASMTogether video here. Teens across Chicago participating in more than 500 remote programs in the arts, communications and leadership, sports and STEM while earning a stipend CHICAGO—After School Matters® has re-envisioned summer programs to provide safe, equitable and innovative remote learning opportunities during the pandemic to 10,000 Chicago teens.… More ›
After School Matters® Offering Remote Program Opportunities to 10,000 Chicago Teens this Summer
June 5, 2020
Media Contact: Mallory Zapata, Communications Manager, 773-791-3520 | [email protected] #ASMTogether video here. More than 400 remote programs in the arts, communications and leadership, sports and STEM available to teens across Chicago CHICAGO—After School Matters® is re-envisioning summer programs to provide safe, equitable and innovative remote learning opportunities during the pandemic to support up to 10,000 Chicago teens, build bridges across the… More ›
After School Matters Annual Gala Celebrates Chicago’s Teens
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 ›
Applications Now Open for Chicago High School Teens Seeking Opportunities with After School Matters®
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 ›
Nearly $3 million raised for After School Matters, which gives Chicago teens ‘the tools they need to survive’
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 ›
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 in Chicago. This Hunger Action Month, see how we’re making a difference together. Watch the video here! 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 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 ›
Applications Now Open for Chicago High School Teens Seeking Opportunities with After School Matters®
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 ›
Applications Now Open for Chicago High School Teens Seeking Opportunities with After School Matters®
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 ›
Applications Open for Chicago High School Teens Seeking Apprenticeship and Internship Programs with After School Matters®
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 ›
