Free Adult Education in Chatham County
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 […]
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 […]
DJ and Vicki played in the Lee County State qualifier AND now they are headed to the State Championship in September 2023. Give it up for our literacy team of pickleballers! Way to go ladies.
This past Monday, in collaboration with Galloway Ridge and The Governors Club, 11 tutors were trained for the new and exciting partnership we are starting with Galloway Ridge and The Governors Club. This partnership brings tutor training to residents in both locations and they are then paired up with a student who is also a […]
For several years Chatham Literacy and Chatham Trades wanted to partner to combine services. At the end of last year in November we were able to finally make this happen through our Adult Goal Based Literacy class with two of our amazing volunteers, Linda and Dennis Nalty. Three months into our partnership and class we […]
Want to make a difference? Chatham Literacy can help! We want to engage you in our adult literacy cause. 1) Become a tutor. One-year commitment, teaching 1-2 lessons per week (one-on-one or in a small group). Tutoring location and timing are convenient to you. Tutor training is provided for free. Services include:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â – English for Speakers […]
Interested in joining a Board? Chatham Literacy just might be the perfect fit! You can help make an amazing difference in our community by improving lives through literacy. Chatham Literacy is seeking caring, committed individuals to serve on our Board of Directors. Join our diverse group of energetic leaders dedicated to empowering lives through knowledge. […]
