Citizenship
Chatham Literacy provides free adult education to those living or working in Chatham County. We match people who want to learn with people who volunteer to teach. Our programs fall under the categories of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Citizenship, and Adult Goal-Based Education. Not sure if this is for you? Find our […]
Empowering Learners: How Marian Olson Brings Joy and Flexibility to Tutoring
At Chatham Literacy, we’re all about making a difference in our community through tutoring adults, and we’re lucky to have amazing volunteers like Marian Olson. We recently caught up with Marian to chat about her journey in adult literacy and the joy she finds in helping others. A Journey of Dedication Marian has been part […]
Novelist, Short-story Writer Jill McCorkle Headlines Chatham Literacy’s Fall for Literacy Luncheon
As an author, novelist Jill McCorkle says that books, librarians and public school teachers frequently populate her stories. “And they are often the heroes,” she told the more than 150 people who attended Chatham Literacy’s annual “Fall For Literacy” luncheon Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Chatham County Agricultural & Conference Center. Jim Nass, Chatham Literacy’s […]
Villaseñor Family Votes For the First Time As New Citizens
Earlier this year, Laura and Elizandro Villaseñor passed their citizenship exam with the help of Chatham Literacy tutors, Mr. and Ms. Mirkovich. Every Tuesday morning for almost a year, they learned about U.S. government and history. One of the reasons why they wanted to become citizens was for the ability to vote and be a […]
Chatham Literacy Attends State of Chatham Event
On October 15, 2024, staff from Chatham Literacy attended the annual “State of Chatham” event hosted by the Chatham Chamber of Commerce. Aaron Nelson (President & CEO) presented a lively session for the third year. Several panels were held to discuss housing and education. Oscar Manzarez, Tamara Patterson, Vicki Newell (Executive Director), Loyda Estrada, Mia […]
DJ Lynch, Chatham Literacy’s Bookkeeper, Brings Home The Hardware!
Congratulations to DJ for her outstanding achievements at the senior games, where she secured gold medals in both javelin and shot put. In addition to her individual successes, she also triumphed alongside her brother Brian in the Cornhole competition, showcasing their strong teamwork and competitive spirit. Looking ahead, DJ will represent her talents at the […]