Free Adult Education in Chatham County
Your presence as a tutor at Chatham Literacy will be missed! Meet Debbi Carter, a dedicated tutor with a heart for literacy and community! With over six years of volunteering at Chatham Literacy under her belt, Debbi has been a beacon of knowledge and support for adult learners. We celebrate her as she begins a […]
As a Chatham County native, Josh has lived here all his life and has a marked interest in improving the local community through any way he can. He has firsthand experience of how education and literacy have transformed his own life and relishes the experience of helping others through Chatham Literacy. Josh obtained a degree […]
Guadalupe Avellaneda graduated from Walden University with a Masters in Social Work. Guadalupe is originally from Greenville, SC where she has previous experience in counseling and victim advocacy services. Guadalupe has a passion for helping others achieve their goals by navigating systems and overcoming barriers. Guadalupe is excited to bring her social work lens to Chatham Literacy. Guadalupe enjoys traveling, trying new food, and […]
Vicki Newell has been Executive Director of Chatham County Literacy Council since 2011 and was Tutor Coordinator for two years before that. While staying home for six years to raise her three sons, she volunteered on the boards of Family Violence and Rape Crisis Services and the PTA of Pittsboro Elementary School. Vicki worked for […]
Chatham Literacy is honored to join only 650 other organizations across the United States as a certified Service Enterprise. The Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE) awards certification to nonprofits who have proven their excellence in the fundamental and strategic use of volunteers and their skills to address community needs. Service Enterprises are among […]
Guest Author: Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle. Even as We Breathe is her new release. Annette is the first enrolled citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to publish a novel. When: Thursday, November 2, 2023 from noon to 2 pm (registration, games and networking start at 11 am) Where: Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center. Tickets: $100 per person and tables will […]
Once a year the North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) presents an award to a business they have partnered with from across North Carolina. This year Chatham Literacy was nominated and then selected out of 200 small business employers across the state as the “Small Employer of the Year.” Monday Chatham Literacy was given this […]
Thanks to all for helping us raise $47,000! At our Spring for Literacy Author Luncheon with the award winning Lee Smith we had an astounding attendance of 252 guests that ate, laughed, listened, and enjoyed in the merriment of how books can change lives through the art of storytelling. If you missed this luncheon be […]
SILER CITY — After three decades in the United States, Guatemalan native Dora Interiano finally achieved last December what she’d spent over a year working toward: U.S. citizenship. To her, it makes a world of difference. “I’m from Guatemala, but now I’m from here,” she told the News + Record in Spanish, smiling. “ … […]
Are you looking for a meaningful volunteer experience? Got some free time on your hands? Chatham Literacy is seeking volunteers to serve as instructors to adults 18 years and older. WE ESPECIALLY NEED TUTORS IN SILER CITY! We need tutors for:– Reading, Writing and Math;– English for Speakers of Other Languages;– Citizenship Preparation;– Financial Literacy […]
