Become a Sustainer
Meet community needs throughout the year by signing up for Chatham Literacy’s MonthlyGiving Program. To support our programs monthly visit our webpage to registerat https://chathamliteracy.org/donate-online/.
James Nass, Board Chair
Jim has served the citizens of Chatham County and more specifically Pittsboro as Chair of the Pittsboro ABC Board; Chair of the Affordable Housing task force; Chair of the Chatham Park Additional Elements Committee; Board member of Main Street Pittsboro and as Mayor of Pittsboro. Jim is the proud father of four children and grandfather […]
Oscar Manzanarez, ESOL Program Coordinator
Oscar Manzanarez studied at North Carolina State University for 2 years in the pursuit of a Wildlife Biology degree but placed that on hold due the pandemic. Oscar is currently experiencing new opportunities (one of which is his position at Chatham Literacy) to help him revitalize his future goals. Due to his deep interest in […]
The Sweet Success of Carolina Cravings
February 13, 2024 marks three years since Chatham Literacy students Yeraldyn (Yera) Martinez and Iliana Jesús Escalante-Palacios opened “Carolina Cravings”, a popular bakery in downtown Pittsboro. Many young businesses struggle in their early years, but their business has thrived — thanks to elbow grease, personal sacrifices, and the Financial Literacy program at Chatham Literacy. This […]
Denise Lynch, Bookkeeper
Denise Lynch is the bookkeeper for Chatham Literacy. She graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. She has worked in the non-profit sector since 2004. Her knowledge of the QuickBooks software has enabled Chatham Literacy to improve and streamline their accounting operations. Denise has worked with Chatham Literacy since 2012. […]
Congratulations to Shonda T. and Murvin H. on Their Certification!
Congratulations to Shonda T. and Murvin H. on their recent graduation from Chatham Literacy’s Financial Literacy program! Shonda and Murvin, pictured here with their tutor Lily, completed 6 modules over 10 weeks and received Certificates of Completion. Both are successful Webb Squared Entrepreneurs — Murvin owns a landscaping business and Shonda owns a bakery. The program’s tutors, Lily B. and […]
Join The Chatham Literacy Team!
We hope 2024 will be the year you choose to get involved with Chatham Literacy. We need volunteer tutors who would like to help an adult learn to read, learn the English language, obtain citizenship, develop workforce skills, or further their high school or postsecondary education. WE ESPECIALLY NEED TUTORS IN SILER CITY. Interested in […]
Congratulations To Anastasia & Estefania Tourino!
Today’s post is a contribution from one of our dedicated tutors, Karen Mirkovich. She writes: “I am thrilled to announce the success of Estefania and Anastasia Tourino, my long-time students. Estefania has secured a role at PNC Bank in Sanford and is being trained as an administrative banker. She will be the first bilingual employee at […]
Congratulations, Silvanio, On Your Financial Literacy Certification!
We’re thrilled to celebrate Silviano S.’s graduation from the Chatham Literacy Financial Literacy program on March 8, 2024! Silviano completed the first 6 modules of the program in just 10 weeks and received a Certificate of Completion. His tutor was the wonderful Maria V. “I’m so grateful for the opportunity to take this class, and I really enjoyed […]