Free Adult Education in Chatham County
If you can remember, we all took a civics class back in high school. We learned about the inner workings of our government and the reasons why we function the way that we do. The question is, how well did we pay attention during class? Could we pass a naturalization test if we had to […]
Why Goats? That question was answered last Tuesday during a Chatham Literacy first virtual spring author’s event. The life of goats, the essence of life on a farm and the beauty of nature elevated to deeper inspiration were topics discussed at this fundraising event by noted author Jill McCorkle and documentarian and photographer Tom Rankin. […]
We are excited to introduce you to Joselyn Villaseñor, the newest member of the Chatham Literacy team and family! Joselyn has assumed the role of Program Coordinator and will share job responsibilities with Leslie Ocampo that support our adult learners, volunteers, and tutors. Joselyn comes to Chatham Literacy with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in […]
On Saturday, March 27, 2021, Chatham Literacy staff, Leslie Ocampo and Vicki Newell, volunteered with the COVID-19 vaccination clinic held at St. Julia’s Church in Siler City. Before COVID-19 began last March, Chatham Literacy taught six ESOL classes at St. Julia’s Church. At the clinic, 280 people were vaccinated, two of whom were Leslie and […]
National Women’s Hall of Fame PresentsAn Evening with Ruth J. Colvin Register Here Date/Time: Thursday, March 25, 2021, 6:30 p.m. ETCost: Suggested donation of $10 (to ProLiteracy Worldwide) Enjoy an evening with Ruth J. Colvin, 1993 National Women’s Hall of Fame inductee. March is Women’s History Month and we hope you’ll join us on Thursday, […]
An interview with Chatham Literacy Executive Director Vicki Newell is featured in the latest edition of the Chatham News and Record. Read it here.
Alirio Estevez, ESL Instructor at Siler City Elementary School and Board Director with Chatham Literacy, received his COVID-19 vaccination. Thank you Alirio for all you do for the community. In Alirio’s words, “I rolled up my sleeve for my students, for our families and for our community.” Enjoy Alirio’s story that was published in the […]
On January 20, 2021, at the inauguration of our 46th President Joe Biden, we were mesmerized by the words of Amanda Gorman, from her poem The Hill We Climb: “For there is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it, if only we’re brave enough to be it.” This young African American woman […]
It’s Not too Late to Decorate Your Holiday Door for Prizes and Bragging Rights! You have three more days to take a photo of your decorated holiday door – or create a new one and go wild with your designs! Chatham Literacy’s Holiday Decorated Door Event will accept photos of your door creation through this […]
By now your Christmas tree may be decorated and lights strung outside your home. But what about your front door, side or garage doors, barn or apartment door? Decorate them too and potentially win a great prize and bragging rights with your photo published in the Chatham News + Record! Join Chatham Literacy’s Decorated Door […]
