Free Adult Education in Chatham County
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 […]
At Chatham Literacy, we’re all about making a difference in our community through tutoring adults, and we’re lucky to have amazing volunteers like Marian Olson. We recently caught up with Marian to chat about her journey in adult literacy and the joy she finds in helping others. A Journey of Dedication Marian has been part […]
As an author, novelist Jill McCorkle says that books, librarians and public school teachers frequently populate her stories. “And they are often the heroes,” she told the more than 150 people who attended Chatham Literacy’s annual “Fall For Literacy” luncheon Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Chatham County Agricultural & Conference Center. Jim Nass, Chatham Literacy’s […]
Earlier this year, Laura and Elizandro Villaseñor passed their citizenship exam with the help of Chatham Literacy tutors, Mr. and Ms. Mirkovich. Every Tuesday morning for almost a year, they learned about U.S. government and history. One of the reasons why they wanted to become citizens was for the ability to vote and be a […]
On October 15, 2024, staff from Chatham Literacy attended the annual “State of Chatham” event hosted by the Chatham Chamber of Commerce. Aaron Nelson (President & CEO) presented a lively session for the third year. Several panels were held to discuss housing and education. Oscar Manzarez, Tamara Patterson, Vicki Newell (Executive Director), Loyda Estrada, Mia […]
Congratulations to DJ for her outstanding achievements at the senior games, where she secured gold medals in both javelin and shot put. In addition to her individual successes, she also triumphed alongside her brother Brian in the Cornhole competition, showcasing their strong teamwork and competitive spirit. Looking ahead, DJ will represent her talents at the […]
Chatham Literacy and Partners Celebrate the Success of the First Annual Day of Service / Volunteer Fair — September 11, 2024 September 11, 2024 marks a significant milestone as Chatham Literacy and its partners hosted the first inaugural Chatham Volunteer Fair. This date was chosen purposefully to honor the spirit of service that emerged from […]
Chatham Literacy seeks a talented, upbeat person to be the face of Chatham Literacy – answering incoming calls and greeting everyone who visits our office. You would maintain the professional appearance of the office, order office supplies and manage electronic calendars for meeting space. In addition, you would be responsible for entering program data, maintaining outreach […]
https://chathamliteracy.org/events WHAT: Master storyteller and bestselling author Jill McCorkle discusses her acclaimed short story collection Old Crimes at Chatham Literacy’s 8th Annual Fall for Literacy Luncheon on Thursday, October 24, 11:00 am-2:00 pm. WHEN: Advance ticket sales available starting August 1st.WHERE: Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center TICKETS: $125 per ticket; tables seat 10 people
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