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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… More ›

Gucci’s Big Celebration During All-Star Weekend Was About a Lot More Than Basketball.

February 20, 2020

“Chicago is an important city for us; it’s a focal point for the Changemakers program,” says Gucci America’s President andMore ›

No matter who wins the NBA All-Star Game, Chicago students will benefit.

February 10, 2020

NBA All-Star captain Giannis Antetokounmpo selected After School Matters as the organization his team will play for in the 2020More ›

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Ingredients dropped off, sewing patterns delivered: Chicago students earning stipends through online summer program

July 8, 2020

The week before summer programs officially started, Hafer spent hours weaving through the city, delivering more than 200 packages of ingredients to her students. “I… More ›

10,000 Chicago Teens Begin Remote Summer Programs through After School Matters®

July 7, 2020

Editorial: Chicago Forward — After the unrest, a role for business leaders to support young people

June 5, 2020

Since late 2019, the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board has been promoting a communitywide initiative, “Chicago Forward: Young Lives in the Balance,” to explore jobs and job-training to… 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… More ›

After School Matters Distributing Meals to Thousands of Chicago Teens

April 23, 2020

Through a generous anonymous donation, After School Matters collaborates with Gate Gourmet to help feed Chicago teens, their families and program instructors CHICAGO—After School Matters,… More ›

Some kids rely on schools for much more than an education. So schools are trying to find ways to reach them during the shutdown.

April 23, 2020

“With the closure of all Illinois schools now extended to the end of April, districts are busy launching remote learning programs. But teachers, administrators and… More ›

10,000 Chicago Teens Begin Remote Summer Programs through After School Matters®

Gucci’s Big Celebration During All-Star Weekend Was About a Lot More Than Basketball.

No matter who wins the NBA All-Star Game, Chicago students will benefit.

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Recent Highlights

Ingredients dropped off, sewing patterns delivered: Chicago students earning stipends through online summer program

10,000 Chicago Teens Begin Remote Summer Programs through After School Matters®

Editorial: Chicago Forward — After the unrest, a role for business leaders to support young people

After School Matters® Offering Remote Program Opportunities to 10,000 Chicago Teens this Summer

After School Matters Distributing Meals to Thousands of Chicago Teens

Some kids rely on schools for much more than an education. So schools are trying to find ways to reach them during the shutdown.

Gucci’s Big Celebration During All-Star Weekend Was About a Lot More Than Basketball.

No matter who wins the NBA All-Star Game, Chicago students will benefit.

Making a Difference – Tony Diaz talks with Alex Maragos of NBC 5

After School Matters Annual Gala Celebrates Chicago’s Teens