Free Adult Education in Chatham County
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded Chatham Literacy $10,000 to support adult literacy services in our county. Â Chatham Literacy Executive Director Vicki Newell says that in the coming year, that funding will help expand vital programming that helps adults reach their goals and prepare themselves for the new jobs envisioned for Chatham County.
Have dinner at the Pittsboro Roadhouse on Wednesday, June 24, and the popular eatery will donate 10% of your bill (pre-tax) to Chatham Literacy – at no cost to you! Just bring your friends and family to the Roadhouse between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m., and mention you’re there to support Chatham Literacy. Then enjoy your meal in […]
Enjoy the Bean & Barrel‘s fabulous coffees, wines, and meals on Wednesday, July 29, and Chatham Literacy will receive 10% of your bill. The restaurant will make the donation on any dine-in or carry out order between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. that day. All you have to do is mention Chatham Literacy! Bean & […]
Get ready for a lively evening at the Bynum Front Porch’s Bingo Benefit on August 29. You’ll get 10 games of bingo for just $10 — and half of the night’s proceeds will be donated to Chatham Literacy. Adding to the fun is the theme for the evening – Bollywood Night! Come in costume if […]
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. […]
The 5th annual Spring for Literacy luncheon is sold out, but you can still show your support for Chatham Literacy’s adult literacy programming by being a luncheon sponsor! For more information or to participate, please go to our Be a Sponsor and Sponsorship Form pages. Thanks to everyone who registered for the April 23 luncheon featuring nationally […]
Have lunch or dinner at Bella Donna Italian Restaurant in Pittsboro on Monday, March 23, and the restaurant will donate 10% of your bill to Chatham Literacy – at no extra cost to you! It’s a win-win. Treat yourself to a meal and you’ll help an adult get a GED, learn to read and write, […]
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 […]
Don’t miss Chatham Literacy’s Pirates 4 Literacy ship at the Pittsboro Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 7. Come to downtown Pittsboro to watch the parade from 3 to 4:30 p.m., and then join our pirates at The City Tap, where Chatham Literacy will receive 10% of the sales until closing. Help our pirates plunder the treasure chest […]