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After School Matters Announces New Members to Board of Directors

January 14, 2022

After School Matters is thrilled to welcome four well-respected individuals to their Board of Directors. The new board members will each help support After School… More ›

After School Matters Celebrates Milestone With Major New Project

December 23, 2021

NBC5 reporter LeeAnn Trotter featured the Art on theMART projection on her Making A Difference segment, interviewing Lisa Armstrong, theMore ›

After School Matters Debuts Shaping the Future, a New Art on theMART Projection Showcasing Works Created by Chicago Teenagers

November 30, 2021

The project culminates After School Matters’ 30th-anniversary celebration by putting a spotlight on teen-created mosaics, dance performances, and original musicMore ›

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‘After School Matters’ Group Aims to Make a Difference Through Dance Instruction

August 6, 2021

After School Matters’ instructor, Pierre Lockett and his program Forward Momentum were featured on Making A Difference because of the positive impact his dance instruction… More ›

New indoor track in Pullman’s Gately Park will share space with After School Matters

July 19, 2021

After School Matters CEO Mary Ellen Caron spoke with the Chicago Sun-Times about the new teen dedicated space at Gately Park in partnership with the… More ›

Mayor Lightfoot, Chicago Park District, and After School Matters Cut Ribbon on New Indoor Track and Field and Teen-Centric Space at Gately Park

July 7, 2021

Gately Fieldhouse will be the final site of the Mayor’s ChiFastest Race to Gately on July 10. CHICAGO – Today, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined… More ›

After School Matters® partners with Chicago Housing Authority to offer 520 young teens a head start on career exploration

June 30, 2021

CHA residents, ages 13-15, will earn a monetary stipend while exploring career interests and practicing academic skills needed to succeed After School Matters®, Chicago’s largest… More ›

Local Organization Offering Remote and In-Person Summer Activities for Local Teens

June 10, 2021

Melissa Mister, Chief Program Officer for After School Matters spoke with WBEZ about the upcoming summer program session and 30 years of serving Chicago teens…. More ›

After School Matters celebrates 30 years of helping teens

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… More ›

After School Matters® Celebrates 30 Years with a Call for Chicagoans to Share Your Stories

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… More ›

After School Matters® Offering Remote and In-Person Programs for More than 11,000 Chicago Teens this Summer

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… More ›

Chicago Teen Finds Passion for Art and “Making A Difference” in After School Matters Program

April 22, 2021

After School Matters’ teen Mya C. was featured on NBC 5’s Making a Difference segment as a budding Chicago artist. Mya found her passion for… More ›

Austin teen making an impact through art

April 22, 2021

Tyshaun Z., an After School Matters Advanced Drawing and Painting Portfolio teen, discussed his recent Scholastic Arts Awards wins and how his art is creating… More ›