Chatham Literacy
MISSION
The Chatham County Literacy Council helps adults, living or working in Chatham County, N.C., acquire the literacy and educational skills they need to function successfully in society.
VISION
Chatham County will be a community where everyone is literate.
VALUES
COMMUNITY: We value a community in which all residents have the literacy skills to succeed.
DIVERSITY: We value human diversity. We commit ourselves to serving all Chatham adults, whatever their background.
EXCELLENCE: We value best educational practices.
FOCUS ON STUDENTS: We value each person we serve, providing individualized instruction aimed at achieving their literacy goals.
SUSTAINABILITY: We value change that makes a difference in people’s lives over the long run.
OUR COLLEAGUES: We value all who contribute their unique talents, time and resources to fulfilling our mission.
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Becoming a U.S. Citizen…Could You Pass the Test?
If you can remember, we all took a civic class back in high school. We learned about the inner workings of our government and the reasons why we function the way that we do. The question is, how well did we pay attention during class? Could we pass a naturalization test if we had to…
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Chatham Literacy’s Interesting Virtual Event a Success
Why Goats? That question was answered last Tuesday during a Chatham Literacy first virtual spring author’s event. The life of goats, the essence of life on a farm and the beauty of nature elevated to deeper inspiration were topics discussed at this fundraising event by noted author Jill McCorkle and documentarian and photographer Tom Rankin….
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Meet Joselyn Villaseñor
We are excited to introduce you to Joselyn Villaseñor, the newest member of the Chatham Literacy team and family! Joselyn has assumed the role of Program Coordinator and will share job responsibilities with Leslie Ocampo that support our adult learners, volunteers, and tutors. Joselyn comes to Chatham Literacy with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in…
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Chatham Literacy Staff Volunteer at Clinic
On Saturday, March 27, 2021, Chatham Literacy staff, Leslie Ocampo and Vicki Newell, volunteered with the COVID-19 vaccination clinic held at St. Julia’s Church in Siler City. Before COVID-19 began last March, Chatham Literacy taught six ESOL classes at St. Julia’s Church. At the clinic, 280 people were vaccinated, two of whom were Leslie and…
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Office address: 1002 West Third Street, Siler City, NC 27344
Mailing address: P.O. Box 1696, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Phone: 919-742-0578
Email: admin@chathamliteracy.org
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