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Chicago Teens March for Gun Control in DC

April 20, 2018

By: Evan Garcia WTTW “Chicago Tonight” A group of Chicago teens traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in the March For Our Lives rally Saturday calling for gun control legislation. The event drew hundreds of thousands to the National Mall. Among the participants were 11 teenagers from After School Matters, a nonprofit which provides Chicago youth with various… More ›


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After School Matters and Mayor Emanuel Announce Neighborhood Programming Site to Open in Belmont Cragin

March 2, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 2, 2016 Download a pdf copy of this release here. AFTER SCHOOL MATTERS® AND MAYOR EMANUEL ANNOUNCE NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAMMING SITE TO OPEN IN BELMONT CRAGIN Donated 36,000-square-foot building to deepen organization’s community presence, potentially lead to replication in neighborhoods throughout Chicago As part of a creative, new strategy to plant its… More ›

Applications Now Open for Chicago High School Teens Seeking Paid Apprenticeship Programs and Internships with After School Matters®

December 10, 2015

After School Matters is now accepting teen applications for its Spring program session. More than 300 programs in the arts, communications, science, sports and technology will be offered beginning the week of February 22 at more than 70 Chicago public high schools, as well as Chicago Park District, Chicago Public Library and community organization locations… More ›

After School Matters to Receive $50,000 Grant from Chicago Bulls Community Assist Fund

November 30, 2015

Bulls to present award to After School Matters and other grantees during tonight’s game CHICAGO – The Chicago Bulls today announced that After School Matters® – a nonprofit organization that offers Chicago high school teens high quality, out-of-school time opportunities to explore and develop their talents, while gaining critical skills for work, college and beyond… More ›

After School Matters + Harris Theater for Music and Dance Announce New Arts Education Partnership

November 19, 2015

Dancers from Lucky Plush Productions ensemble members Meghann and Marc (right) lead a workshop for teens at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts (Loop) as part of the After School Matters and Harris Theater Arts Education Partnership.  CHICAGO – After School Matters and Harris Theater for Music and Dance, today, announce a new Arts Education Partnership between the… More ›

Chicago Teens Celebrated at Annual After School Matters Gala

September 22, 2015

After School Matters and its supporters celebrate the more than 15,000 Chicago teens served by the organization this year at annual Gala featuring teen performances and exhibits View a pdf of this release here. CHICAGO—Approximately 1,000 civic, corporate and community leaders attended the After School Matters® Annual Gala on Monday, September 21 to celebrate the… More ›

After School Matters Teens from Across Chicago Convene for a Spoken Word Performance at “Speak Life” Regional Showcase

August 11, 2015

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Applications Now Open for Chicago High School Teens Seeking Paid Apprenticeship Programs and Internships with After School Matters

August 7, 2015

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After School Matters to Provide Free Admission for up to 10,000 Chicago High School Teens to See Paramount Pictures’ “SELMA” in Theaters

January 14, 2015

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Applications Now Open for Chicago High School Teens Seeking Paid Apprenticeship Programs and Internships with After School Matters

December 11, 2014

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After School Matters Celebrates Chicago Teens, Demonstrates Impact at Annual Gala

September 23, 2014

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