June 9, 2025

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...

May 28, 2025

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...

May 15, 2025

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...

April 30, 2025

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...

April 23, 2025

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...

April 16, 2025

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...

March 24, 2025

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...

March 17, 2025

After School Matters Enjoys the Luck of the Irish

Our CEO, Mary Ellen Caron, was the Guest of Honor at the 70th annual Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade last...

March 3, 2025

Empowering Future Fashion Leaders Through After School Matters

Women have driven change and helped to shape industries such as fashion, business, and education. ASM’s Fashion Meets Art Instructor...

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