Chatham County Literacy Council
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Help build adult literacy in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017.
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Helping adults acquire literacy skills to reach their goals!
The Chatham County Literacy Council is a non-profit whose mission is to help adults, living or working in Chatham County, N.C., acquire the literacy and educational skills they need to function successfully in society. Through our free one-on-one tutoring and small group classes, people in our community are reaching their goals and becoming part of a work force that will be prepared for the new jobs envisioned for Siler City, Moncure, Pittsboro, and other parts of our county. Join us as a student or volunteer, and be part of making positive change happen!
Literacy Changes Lives
Three years ago, Oscar Perez-Ocampo came to the U.S. from Mexico seeking better job opportunities in order to support his wife and children. While his family remained in Mexico, Oscar settled in Siler City, went to work and began to study English.
Oscar enrolled in Chatham Literacy’s ESL program and has been making great progress. “I am in this country now and I want to speak English,” said Oscar, who is 42.
He has improved to the point where he is now co-tutor of a beginner ESL class.
Oscar also wanted to enhance his education. With only nine years of schooling in Mexico, Oscar started GED classes. “It had been years since I studied math and science, so these subjects were hard for me,” Oscar said. But after only one year of study, Oscar passed his GED test on the first try.
“People think they don’t have time to do this, but I know better,” said Oscar. “I am proud of what I have accomplished, but it is not enough. I want to do more.”
What’s new
Luncheon a Huge Success
The Spring for Literacy luncheon at Governors Club on Thursday, April 20 was a huge success. 180 people were on hand to support Chatham Literacy and enjoy the delicious lunch and the entertaining program of speakers. Best-selling author Lee Smith was a delightful speaker. She read an essay from her latest book, a personal memoir titled Dimestore,…
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Calling All Artists!
You can help us spread the word about the importance of literacy, win $150 for the charity of your choice, and have your design and signature on more than 600 t-shirts being sold across North Carolina (Chatham, Durham and Orange are participating). All you need to do is submit the winning t-shirt design for our…
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‘Spring for Literacy’ features Lee Smith
Award-winning author Lee Smith will share stories from her popular new memoir at Chatham Literacy’s 7th annual Spring for Literacy Luncheon in April. You can register now for this event, which will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, at Governors Club in northern Chatham County. Ms. Smith has written 17 books…
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Literacy Swings in Siler City
You’ll be able to dance to the fabulous sounds of a 19-member swing-era dance band at the inaugural Literacy Swings in Siler City FUNdraiser in March. The Ambassadors will headline the event, which will be on Saturday, March 18, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Siler City Country Club. A tax-deductible donation of $20 per…
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