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U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Visits with Chicago Teens in After School Matters to Learn about Local Mental Health Challenges

December 9, 2022

For images and video content, click here. Visit marks one-year anniversary of national advisory on youth mental health crisis After School Matters works with Adler… More ›

After School Matters Annual Gala Raises More than $2.5 Million for Chicago’s Teens

October 7, 2022

For image downloads, click here. CHICAGO – Nearly 400 civic, corporate and community leaders attended the After School Matters AnnualMore ›

New Findings Shed Light on Continued Pandemic Challenges Faced by Chicago Teenagers

August 5, 2022

Analysis from the American Institutes for Research illustrate teens facing adult-like challenges and responsibilities: stress, continued food insecurity, financial hardship,More ›

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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 ›

Alejandro Ayala, aka King Hippo, DJ and producer talks with Chicago Reader

March 24, 2021

The Chicago Reader featured ASM Instructor Alejandro Ayala (DJ King Hippo) and discussed his life, career in Chicago, and his work as an ASM instructor,… More ›

After School Matters Teens Win 2021 National and Midwest Scholastic Art Awards

March 24, 2021

After School Matters teen Mya C. recently won three prestigious 2021 National Scholastic Art Awards from the nonprofit Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. She… More ›

New Research Confirms Teenagers Facing Serious, Adult-Like Challenges During Pandemic

March 9, 2021

Findings from new analysis by the American Institutes for Research and After School Matters illustrate the stressors Chicago teens are facing: elevated food insecurity, increased… More ›

Chicago rapper Pinqy Ring sees a shift in how women in hip-hop are viewed, pushing for systemic change

February 5, 2021

After School Matters instructor and rapper Pinqy Ring talked with the Chicago Sun-Times about women in hip-hop, pushing for systemic change, and teaching songwriting and… More ›