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… 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 rangeMore ›

Prioritizing the Next Generation: An Open Letter to Our Next Mayor 

April 1, 2019

As we approach the end of this mayoral election, it’s tough to think beyond the polls, the final interviews, and the constituent handshakes in the rush toMore ›

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Meet our TEAMMATE Brittany!

March 28, 2018

Brittany Gagliano had never heard of After School Matters until her colleague put out a request that volunteers were needed for a Resume Writing &… More ›

Volunteer Celebration!

June 17, 2016

Our Volunteers Matter! On June 8, After School Matters held its first annual Volunteer Celebration, held on the 3rd floor terrace of the Gallery 37… More ›

After School Matters Corporate Mentorship Program

March 8, 2016

This Spring, After School Matters is running our second corporate mentorship program — pairing corporate mentors with teen interns to learn from each other and help the… More ›

Morningstar Volunteer Event

October 29, 2015

On October 13, teens in the After School Matters Jewelry Design Studio program visited Morningstar in their Downtown office for a resume writing and mock interview workshop,… More ›

Remember Project offers spring break service opportunity

February 27, 2015

From March 9 through March 12, The Remember Project is partnering with After School Matters, a nonprofit organization that offers Chicago high school students out-of-school… More ›