Free Adult Education in Chatham County
Chatham Literacy ended its National Literacy Month celebrations on a high note with Literacy Swings!, an evening of big band music and dancing that raised $3,500 for adult literacy and educational programs in Chatham County. Thanks to the 80 people who joined us at Pittsboro Roadhouse on September 27th to hear The Ambassadors, a 20-member swing-era […]
Chatham Literacy has a new National Literacy Month campaign theme this year – Literacy: Never too early! Never too late! You can help us spread the word simply by wearing one of our new T-shirts in your community or, if you have a business, by partnering with us. This is the third year for our […]
We are grateful to everyone who sponsored, attended, and helped with the 6th annual Spring for Literacy luncheon. The event at Governors Club drew nearly 200 Chatham Literacy supporters and raised $15,000 to help fund our free adult literacy programs. Special thanks to author Daniel Wallace, who offered great insights about writing and style, and to […]
Chatham Literacy has set the date for its annual Literacy Luncheon. Mark your calendar to join us at Governors Club on April 6 from 11 AM to 2 PM. We are very excited to have Daniel Wallace as our guest speaker. Mr. Wallace is the author of “Big Fish” and several other excellent books. Tickets […]
Because of support from caring people like you, Chatham Literacy met its funding goal of $113,000 for the 2014-15 fiscal year, which ended June 30. The funding made it possible for us to teach 185 adults who learned to read so that they could earn a GED, become a U.S. citizen, obtain a job or […]
Our 5th annual Spring for Literacy luncheon was a huge success, with 169 people attending. A hearty thanks to our featured guests, author Jill McCorkle and adult learner Katerina Sinha, who inspired us; to our generous sponsors and donors; to all who attended, and to the hard-working team of volunteers who put the event together. […]
You won’t want to miss Chatham Literacy’s 5th annual Spring for Literacy luncheon. Nationally acclaimed author Jill McCorkle will be there to share insights about her latest book, Life After Life, and what inspires her writing. Spring for Literacy willl be on Thursday, April 23, 2015, at Galloway Ridge in Pittsboro. There will be a cash wine bar from 11 […]
Mark your calendar now for Chatham Literacy’s exciting 2015 Spring for Literacy luncheon featuring nationally acclaimed author Jill McCorkle! The event will be on Thursday, April 23, 2015, at Galloway Ridge. We’ll announce details and registration information in late January – right here, and by email. McCorkle has published 10 novels and short story collections. Her […]
Chatham Literacy’s Spring for Literacy Luncheon May 6, 2014 at Galloway Ridge 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (lunch at noon) When Krista Bremer proposed to title her book, “My Accidental Jihad,’’ her publisher had serious misgivings. After all, many Americans associate the word “jihad” with terrorism. Would people buy a book with that word in […]
