Chicago
About Us
After-School All-Stars is one of the country’s largest nonprofit organizations working to close the opportunity gap for low-income youth. Our mission is to provide year-round comprehensive programs that keep children safe and help them succeed in school and life. Founded in 2002, our chapter reaches more than 86,600 students at 365 sites across Chicago.
Virtual Career Exploration
This year, we partnered with Transfr to introduce career exploration programs for middle and high school students, bringing virtual reality technology into our classrooms. Students explore careers firsthand through immersive simulations, stepping into roles like surgical technician, carpenter, and financial analyst. The curriculum also helps students gain real-world insight into job skills, education options, and career pathways. By opening doors to new possibilities, this program is helping students envision—and prepare for—their futures.
Program Spotlight:
Financial Literacy
We’ve partnered with Fifth Third Bank to introduce students to real-life financial situations via an engaging online financial education program. Students virtually travel and problem solve with “Maximillion Money,” the cartoon president of the Young Bankers Club, as he uses math and life skills to navigate different situations. Students are presented with different modules depending on their age group and work on more complex scenarios as they advance.
Impact This Year
- 86605
Students Served
- 365
Sites
- 78%
Qualify
for federal free lunch program
Contact Us
After-School All-Stars Chicago
PO Box 221478
Chicago, IL 60622
Nell Condron, Program Manager
Recent Posts
Our Rising Stars program is connecting hundreds of students across the country with year-round mentors. Rising Stars has been introduced to 28 metropolitan communities across ten ASAS chapters where at-risk youth are struggling with multiple risk factors that contribute to juvenile crime and truancy.
We’re thrilled to feature an outstanding All-Star who has discovered her passion through community service and advocacy. Meet Aurie-Anne, a ninth-grade student whose achievements at ASAS South Florida have earned her a prestigious role as one of only ten Youth Ambassadors for the Afterschool Alliance!
Across the U.S., 11.5% of youth (2.7 million young people) are experiencing severe major depression. Our free, year-round programs strive to provide positive mentorship and foster healthy habits in safe environments where students feel heard, valued, and supported.
Our Partners
Corporate partnerships are vital in enabling us to offer after-school programs that enrich the lives of thousands of students each year. These collaborations help us expand our footprint and reach, while also providing meaningful opportunities to engage your employees.
