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Racing Toward Possibility 

For the past three years, After School Matters has been proud to partner with NASCAR as they’ve taken over the...
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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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Celebrating Pride Month: Fostering Inclusivity for All 

We are proud to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our After School Matters Class of 2025. These graduating teens represent...
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Celebrating the Class of 2025: Our Seniors are Ready to Soar

We are proud to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our After School Matters Class of 2025. These graduating teens represent...
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Celebrating Teen Talent at Our Citywide Final Spring Showcases

Across the city, After School Matters teens closed out their Spring session with inspirational final showcases—dynamic celebrations of learning and...
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Sneaker Ball: A Night of Fun, Fashion, and Investment in Chicago’s Teens 

Thanks to our generous donors and guests, we raised more than $175,000 for the After School Matters Stipend Fund, ensuring...
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Celebrating Wellness and Community at Instructor Forum

This year, we proudly hosted hundreds of After School Matters instructors at our Instructor Forum: Nurturing an Ecosystem of Wellness...
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Spring is in Bloom—and So Are Our Urban Gardens 

Spring has officially sprung, and our teens are already hard at work, especially those in our urban gardening programs who...
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After School Matters Celebrates Chicago Teen Artists through TEENMADE

With a refreshed, dynamic visual identity, TEENMADE introduces a newly designed online shopping experience, featuring teen-made artwork and high-quality merchandise...
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