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After School Matters hosting virtual celebration to laud the accomplishments of Chicago teens

September 22, 2020

Watch our CEO Mary Ellen Caron and alum Ciara Evans preview our Celebrating #ASMTogether virtual event taking place TONIGHT, Tuesday, September 22 at 6 p.m…. More ›

After School Matters to Host Virtual Celebrating #ASMTogether Event to Support Chicago Teens

September 15, 2020

Free virtual event to showcase teen performances, highlight teen accomplishments from remote summer programs CHICAGO—On Tuesday, September 22 at 6pm CSTMore ›

After School Matters Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors and Advisory Board

September 4, 2020

After School Matters, a non-profit which connects Chicago teens to world-class summer and after school programs, is excited to welcomeMore ›

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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 ›

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 and CEO Susan Chokachi, speaking over… More ›

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 2020 All-Star Game in Chicago, while… More ›

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

February 9, 2020

After School Matters’ Senior Program Director, Tony Diaz, sits down with NBC 5’s Alex Maragos on their “Making a Difference” segment to talk about After… More ›

After School Matters Annual Gala Celebrates Chicago’s Teens

October 3, 2019

CHICAGO – Nearly 800 civic, corporate and community leaders attended the After School Matters Annual Gala, themed “Building the Future,” on Tuesday, September 24 at… More ›

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 ›