Free Adult Education in Chatham County
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
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 […]
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 […]
