Free Adult Education in Chatham County
The Power of Stories: Marjorie Hudson’s Message On May 15th, the Chatham Literacy community gathered at Governors Club in Chapel Hill for a truly inspiring event: the annual Spring for Literacy Luncheon. This year’s gathering was not only a celebration of storytelling and the power of literacy, but also a resounding success, raising $42,300 to […]
Financial literacy isn’t just about numbers — it’s about people, real lives, and the lasting effect that knowledge can have on families and their community. At Chatham Literacy, that impact comes to life through all of our programs, including our Financial Literacy course, and through the work of tutors like Lily Brabble and learner-entrepreneurs like […]
As Chatham Literacy says farewell to two exceptional Board members, Tom Craig and Ed McCraw, we want to honor their dedicated service, reflect on their unique contributions, and celebrate the lasting impact they’ve had on our organization. Their leadership has been instrumental in shaping Chatham Literacy’s recent growth and success, helping to set a strong […]
Chatham Literacy began offering an innovative new Financial Literacy pilot in 2023. The pilot was so well received that it quickly became a core program offering. This multi-week course helps people better understand money issues, banking, credit cards and credit scores, and personal savings and budgeting. The course is designed to help people who may […]
Chatham Literacy’s foundation is built on the dedication of its volunteers. Few have given as much as B Demers. Since 2015, B has been a staunch volunteer, offering her time, skills, and passion in countless ways. As she prepares to move to Wisconsin to be closer to her family, Chatham Literacy wants to take a […]
We always need tutors, but our greatest need right now is volunteers willing to serve as instructors for adults 18 years or older within Siler City. As a tutor, you will volunteer 1 to 2 times per week, teaching for 2 hours each time. Overall commitment is 3 to 5 hours per week. NO EXPERIENCE […]
A Letter from Vicki Newell, Executive Director Dear Friends, We had a great year at Chatham Literacy. We continued to grow our organization and enhanced our offerings for our students. We forged new partnerships in the community with a variety of businesses and organizations. We also expanded our programs and our geographical reach into rural […]
In a recent interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with Armando, one of our dedicated ESOL students at Chatham Literacy. According to his tutors, Sara Colaianni and Angela Privitere, Armando came from Cuenca, Ecuador to Chapel Hill with his family (wife Maria, Andres – 14, Nataly – 8, Daniel – 6) in the summer […]
Chatham Literacy celebrated its learners with a festive Student Appreciation Event on Tuesday, December 10th. The office was transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with Christmas decorations and a tree that captured everyone’s attention. Learners from ESOL, Financial Literacy, and Citizenship classes gathered to share their experiences and enjoy hot chocolate and Mexican sweet bread. […]
Esther Carillo is one of Chatham Literacy’s dedicated students in the ESOL program. Married to Luis Aguila, another participant who recently became a naturalized citizen, Esther is also the proud mother of three children. Over 20 years ago, she arrived from Mexico, and is now a naturalized citizen, thriving in her role at a local […]
