October 6, 2025

Chicago Teens Lead the Conversation on Mental Health

More than 200 young people, community leaders, and allies gathered at the Chicago Cultural Center for a powerful event that...

September 23, 2025

A Night of Community, Creativity, and the Future of Chicago Teens

On September 18, more than 350 civic, corporate, and community leaders gathered at 167 Events in the Fulton Market District...

September 12, 2025

Building Futures: Teens Take Their First Steps into the Trades

For many teens, this program offered their very first glimpse into the world of construction. From day one, they were...

August 21, 2025

Sailing, Science, and STEM: Changing the Narrative for Young Women in Chicago

One of the most exciting aspects of living (and growing up) in Chicago is having access to our beautiful lakefront....

August 19, 2025

A Night of Creativity: ASM’s First Alumni Gallery Night

We proudly hosted our first-ever Alumni Gallery Night, a vibrant evening dedicated to celebrating the creativity and talent of our...

August 7, 2025

Building Skills, Showcasing Talent: After School Matters’ Summer Recap

Across the city, After School Matters teens closed out their Spring session with inspirational final showcases—dynamic celebrations of learning and...

July 31, 2025

From Runways to Rhythm: How Chicago Airports are Inspiring After School Matters Teens

This summer, After School Matters teens had experiences that soared above and beyond — thanks to our partnership with the...

July 9, 2025

Racing Toward Possibility

For the past three years, After School Matters has been proud to partner with NASCAR as they’ve taken over the...

June 16, 2025

Summer Is When Chicago Teens Need Us Most

We are proud to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our After School Matters Class of 2025. These graduating teens represent...

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