Free Adult Education in Chatham County
It is with excitement that Chatham Literacy introduces Guadalupe Avellaneda, our new Program Coordinator for the United Way BOLD Goal project. With a Master’s degree in Social Work and extensive experience in the field, we are confident that her expertise and dedication will be invaluable assets to our organization. Understanding the BOLD Goal The United […]
Free Computer Classes and Laptops Offered to Chatham County Residents Chatham County is excited to announce that 500 adult Chatham County residents will receive free computer training, access to technology, and laptops. This program is made possible through a Digital Equity Grant, received by the Central Pines Regional Council (CPRC) from the state of North […]
Chatham Literacy’s foundation is built on the dedication of its volunteers. Few have given as much as B Demers. Since 2015, B has been a staunch volunteer, offering her time, skills, and passion in countless ways. As she prepares to move to Wisconsin to be closer to her family, Chatham Literacy wants to take a […]
We always need tutors, but our greatest need right now is volunteers willing to serve as instructors for adults 18 years or older within Siler City. As a tutor, you will volunteer 1 to 2 times per week, teaching for 2 hours each time. Overall commitment is 3 to 5 hours per week. NO EXPERIENCE […]
A Letter from Vicki Newell, Executive Director Dear Friends, We had a great year at Chatham Literacy. We continued to grow our organization and enhanced our offerings for our students. We forged new partnerships in the community with a variety of businesses and organizations. We also expanded our programs and our geographical reach into rural […]
In a recent interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with Armando, one of our dedicated ESOL students at Chatham Literacy. According to his tutors, Sara Colaianni and Angela Privitere, Armando came from Cuenca, Ecuador to Chapel Hill with his family (wife Maria, Andres – 14, Nataly – 8, Daniel – 6) in the summer […]
Chatham Literacy celebrated its learners with a festive Student Appreciation Event on Tuesday, December 10th. The office was transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with Christmas decorations and a tree that captured everyone’s attention. Learners from ESOL, Financial Literacy, and Citizenship classes gathered to share their experiences and enjoy hot chocolate and Mexican sweet bread. […]
Esther Carillo is one of Chatham Literacy’s dedicated students in the ESOL program. Married to Luis Aguila, another participant who recently became a naturalized citizen, Esther is also the proud mother of three children. Over 20 years ago, she arrived from Mexico, and is now a naturalized citizen, thriving in her role at a local […]
Thursday, October 30, 2025: Save the Date! Chatham Literacy’s upcoming “Fall for Literacy” event, set for Oct. 30th at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, will feature journalist and author Steven Petrow. The 2024 N.C. Piedmont Laureate, Petrow has written essays on aging, health, and civility for The Washington Post and The New […]
Chatham Literacy helps adults, living or working in Chatham County, N.C., acquire the literacy and educational skills they need to function successfully in society. When an adult learns to read, write, and understand English, do basic math, and use computers, they gain skills they need to lift themselves out of poverty. — ProLiteracy
