Free Adult Education in Chatham County
Don’t forget to wear your Literacy Matters t-shirt on Tuesday, September 8, to help us kick off our month-long Literacy Matters campaign. We hope you’ll join us at the courthouse in downtown Pittsboro at 6:30 p.m. to be part of a group photo and to spread the word that people in Chatham County believe literacy is a fundamental right for […]
Central Electric Membership Corp.’s Operation Round Up has donated $3,000 to support Chatham Literacy’s free adult tutoring programs. Operation Round Up is a volunteer program in which Central Electric members can choose to help people in need by rounding up their electric bills to the next whole dollar each month. The money is distributed to […]
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 […]
Support adult literacy education in Chatham County during National Literacy Month this September, and you’ll reap some fabulous rewards through the coming year! It’s easy:  Just buy a 2015 Literacy Matters t-shirt, and you’ll be eligible for prizes and discounts at participating local businesses all year long. Your shirt also will be your ticket to Chatham […]
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 & […]
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, […]