Author : Chatham Literacy

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 […]

Chatham Literacy and Partners Celebrate the Success of the First Annual Day of Service / Volunteer Fair

Chatham Literacy and Partners Celebrate the Success of the First Annual Day of Service / Volunteer Fair — September 11, 2024 September 11, 2024 marks a significant milestone as Chatham Literacy and its partners hosted the first inaugural Chatham Volunteer Fair. This date was chosen purposefully to honor the spirit of service that emerged from […]

Now Hiring: Administrative Assistant [Position Filled]

Chatham Literacy seeks a talented, upbeat person to be the face of Chatham Literacy – answering incoming calls and greeting everyone who visits our office.  You would maintain the professional appearance of the office, order office supplies and manage electronic calendars for meeting space.  In addition, you would be responsible for entering program data, maintaining outreach […]

Veda Williams, Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Veda Williams is the Marketing and Communications and Coordinator for Chatham Literacy. Her role involves managing the social media of the organization, taking photos and videos, and writing stories to support Chatham Literacy’s marketing efforts. She has worked in many different types of organizations, and brings 30 years of web development and media production experience […]

Looking FOR Volunteers?

Register As a Vendor Now! WHEN: Wednesday, September 11, 2024; 3 – 6 pmWHERE: 79 West Coworking Space & Innovation Hub,120 Mosaic Boulevard, Pittsboro, NC 27312 The Chatham Community Engagement Task Force, an alliance of local organizations working for the betterment of our community, will host a volunteer recruitment fair to meet, inform and match […]

Looking TO Volunteer?

Find out how you can serve our community! WHEN: Wednesday, September 11, 2024; 3 – 6 pmWHERE: 79 West Coworking Space & Innovation Hub, 120 Mosaic Boulevard, Pittsboro, NC 27312 The Chatham Community Engagement Task Force invites you to a unique volunteer recruitment fair designed to connect you with local organizations in need of passionate […]

Leslie Ocampo, ESOL Program Coordinator

Leslie Ocampo graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a Bachelor’s degree in political science and global and international studies. Leslie first became familiar with Chatham Literacy in 2011 when her parents became citizens through our citizenship program. Leslie is a Siler City native and has previously worked with Chatham YMCA as […]

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