Learn about some of the incredible experiences our teens are having and stay up-to-date on After School Matters announcements.
June 10, 2021
After School Matters’ CEO, Mary Ellen Caron joined the WGN Weekend Morning News to talk about the impact the organization has had on Chicago teens over the years. Watch the full interview here. More ›
June 3, 2021
For image and video downloads, click here. After School Matters has engaged more than 350,000 Chicago teens and is the nation’s largest and most successful provider of after-school and summer programs for high school teens CHICAGO—Today, After School Matters®, Chicago’s largest and the leading national provider of out-of-school-time programs for high school teens, announced its… More ›
April 23, 2021
CHICAGO—Applications are open to more than 500 remote and in-person programs being offered this summer through After School Matters®. Program opportunities are available for more than 11,000 Chicago high school teens in the arts, communications and leadership, sports, and STEM, and begin the week of July 6. Interested teens can apply by visiting afterschoolmatters.org. While… More ›
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 financial hardship, persistent technology gaps, and more. Most teens reported a sense of belonging, hopefulness about the future after participating in supportive out-of-school-time programs. CHICAGO—After School Matters, Chicago’s largest and… More ›
January 29, 2021
Media Contact: Mallory Zapata, Communications Manager | [email protected] More than 400 remote programs in the arts, communications and leadership, sports, and STEM available to teens across Chicago CHICAGO—Applications are now open for the more than 400 remote programs happening this spring through After School Matters®. Safe, equitable, and innovative remote learning opportunities are available for approximately 8,000 Chicago high school teens… More ›
September 4, 2020
After School Matters, a nonprofit that connects Chicago teens to world class summer and after school programs in the arts, communications and leadership, sports and STEM, is excited to welcome Adrienne Hughes to our Board of Directors and Michael Evangelides to our Advisory Board. “Adrienne and Mike are helping solidify our Board of Directors and… More ›
August 16, 2020
Through a generous anonymous donation, After School Matters collaborates with Gate Gourmet to help feed Chicago teens and their families CHICAGO—After School Matters, Chicago’s largest provider of after school and summer programs for high school teens, has teamed up with Gate Gourmet to distribute up to 9,000 free box meals per week to After School… More ›
July 7, 2020
Media Contact: Mallory Zapata, Communications Manager | [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 than 500… More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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