Chatham Literacy

Free Adult Education in Chatham County

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Our Mission

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

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 […]

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 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 to […]

Wyatt Waring, Digital Literacy Coordinator

Wyatt Waring has had an unconventional life, having been born overseas in The Netherlands as part of an expatriate family, beginning his education in an international school, and eventually moving to Pittsboro, NC in 2011. Recently joining Chatham Literacy in 2026, he brings with him the digital teaching experience he gained working with nonprofits like the Kramden Institute, […]

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