October 17, 2025

Miles That Matter: TEAM ASM Shines at the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

The city came alive to cheer on our 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon runners! From the United Center to...

October 10, 2025

Chicago Artists Infuse Culture into their Artwork, Beautifying Communities and Inspiring After School Matters Creatives

As we close out Hispanic Heritage Month, we would love to take a moment to celebrate some of our amazing...

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...

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