Learn about some of the incredible experiences our teens are having and stay up-to-date on After School Matters announcements.
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 ›
April 18, 2016
After School Matters® is now accepting teen applications for its summer 2016 program session. Nearly 600 programs in the arts, communications, science, sports and technology will be offered at locations throughout Chicago including at Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Park District and Chicago Public Library locations, community organizations, local businesses and downtown in Millennium Park and… More ›
April 5, 2016
CHICAGO – A new, privately held organization, Chicago Beyond, launched today and announced their commitment to support After School Matters with the goal of improving the lives of Chicago’s young people. Led by Liz Dozier, a lifelong educator and former high school principal, Chicago Beyond will invest in innovative ideas and scalable programs to amplify… More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
August 11, 2015
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August 7, 2015
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January 14, 2015
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