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2019 Spring for Literacy Luncheon Photos
What a great turnout for our annual luncheon. And what a fun event. See some of the sights in our photo gallery.
Read MoreRaffle Winner Chosen
At the end of the Spring for Literacy Luncheon the winning raffle ticket was drawn for a trip to Florence, Italy for two for 5 nights/6 days. And the winner is…Harriet Herring of Carolina Meadows! Congratulations, Harriet! Thanks to all who participated in the raffle. Although you did not win, your raffle purchase is helping…
Read MoreHappy International Women’s Day!
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. 87% of the adults we serve with tutoring services are women. Join us to empower women through literacy! Become a tutor and make a difference, not only in the life of the person you tutor, but also in…
Read MoreRotary Presentation
It’s always a warm reception when presenting to the Chapel Hill Carrboro Sunrise Rotary Club. Thanks to them for their support to improve adult literacy in Chatham County.
Read MoreOperation Round Up Grant
Thanks to Central Electric’s customers for rounding up their monthly bill! Because of you…there was money to grant to Chatham Literacy. We are very thankful for the $3,000 award we received that will support tutoring services for adults who live or work in Chatham County. Operation Round Up is a volunteer program in which Central…
Read MoreSiler City Rotary Supports Literacy
Vicki Newell, Executive Director of Chatham Literacy, is a member of the Siler City Rotary Club. On February 9, 2019, Vicki attended the District Rotary’s training on district grants and Rotary leadership. It was a really good morning of training and professional development. Locally, Chatham Literacy is one of the nonprofits that the Siler City…
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Thank You, Doug
We say good-bye to Doug Emmons after 4 years of service on Chatham Literacy’s Board of Directors. Doug joined the board at a very important point in our organization’s journey, helping us strive for best practice, impact measures, and accountability. Doug was our chair of the Development Committee as well as Board Chair in FY…
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Luncheon and Raffle
Chatham Literacy is hosting two separate but related fundraisers for April. Our annual Spring for Literacy Luncheon, featuring Frances Mayes, the author of “Under the Tuscan Sun,” and a raffle for a trip for two to Tuscany. Tickets are on sale now. Read more about them and order your tickets by clicking on the article…
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Fran Mears
It is with a heavy heart I share the sad news that Fran Mears passed away. Fran was one of those first involved with Chatham Literacy, joining the Board of Directors in 2010 and serving in that capacity into 2016. As a member of the marketing committee, Fran was instrumental in branding Chatham Literacy in…
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