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 ›

Cooking Remotely: After School Matters instructor hosts online culinary class

“Chef Gloria Hafer wanted to make sure her culinary students would still have the opportunity to learn new recipes afterMore ›

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 ›

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Applications Now Open for Chicago High School Teens Seeking Opportunities with After School Matters®

October 3, 2019

Nearly 13,000 program opportunities available to Chicago teens this summer CHICAGO—After School Matters® is now accepting teen applications for its summer 2019 program session, which… More ›

Students use social media to make sure Latinos are counted in the 2020 Census

October 3, 2019

A group of high school students are teaming up with a local organization to raise awareness about the importance of being counted in the upcoming… More ›

Meet Andrew – TEAM After School Matters Feature

October 2, 2019

Meet Andrew — a Senior Analyst at Anderson Economic Group who works in public policy and economic impact analysis. As a participant in Speech as… More ›

Nearly $3 million raised for After School Matters, which gives Chicago teens ‘the tools they need to survive’

October 1, 2019

The Wintrust Arena was filled with nearly 800 civic, corporate and community leaders who came out to support the After School Matters annual gala, this… More ›

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 ›

What do we do with all those campaign signs? Young Chicago artists have an answer

June 21, 2019

The Chicago Reporter, 4-12-19 Cazares has attended their Wednesday open studios since 2015 after finding that, outside of the graffiti underground scene, there were few… More ›

Into The Wild: Artist Armani Howard reflects on the inspiration for his work and fictional world

June 21, 2019

South Side Weekly, 4-2-19 Speaking on his experience at After School Matters, Howard said, “I signed up for After School Matters and saw it as… More ›

Bulls and The RoomPlace Home Makeover

June 21, 2019

Good Morning America aired footage of the Chicago Bulls, The RoomPlace, and Zach LaVine surprising a teen and their family in December with a complete… 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 range of programs After School Matters… More ›

Applications Now Open for Chicago High School Teens Seeking Opportunities with After School Matters®

May 3, 2019

13,000 program opportunities available to Chicago teens this summer CHICAGO—After School Matters® is now accepting teen applications for its summer 2019 program session, which will… More ›