Free Adult Education in Chatham County
Basic Function: Toorganize and support 4-hour workshops on computer basics, done by Kramden Institute. Manage the recruitment, orientation, training, ongoing support, and retention of tutors and adult learners in basic computer skills classes and computer clubs. Responsibilities of the Program Coordinator include: Commitment: Part-time (20 hours/week). Hours worked in the Siler City office, with some […]
Reports To: Chatham Literacy Executive DirectorCollaborates With: CSN Case Management Team, United Way of Chatham CountyWork Setting: Hybrid; office and community-based with travel within Chatham County General Function Case Managers are the heart of the Chatham Success Network’s (CSN) direct service model. Each Case Manager brings domain-specific expertise to the families they serve, whether that […]
In a world where emails, texts, and digital notes dominate our daily communication, the simple act of putting pen to paper can feel refreshingly personal. National Handwriting Day, celebrated every January 23, reminds us that handwriting is more than just a skill — it’s a timeless form of expression that connects our thoughts, emotions, and […]
SAVE THE DATE! Celebrated, best-selling author Daniel Wallace headlines the 2026 Chatham Literacy’s Spring For Literacy Luncheon at Governors Club, Wednesday, April 22nd from 11:00am-2:00pm. Author of six novels, including Big Fish, that became a movie, Wallace will discuss his new short story collection, Beneath the Moon and the Long Dead Stars. As one reviewer […]
On December 18, Chatham Literacy hosted the 1st Annual Light Up for Literacy Benefit Telethon, a joyful, high-energy day celebrating learning, community, and generosity. Streaming live from 79 West in Pittsboro, the telethon brought together supporters from across Chatham County and beyond — both in person and online — to champion adult literacy. Thanks to […]
As we celebrate this season of gratitude, we’re especially thankful for the tutors who bring heart, humor, and whole worlds of experience into their work with Chatham Literacy learners. And few people embody that spirit more fully than longtime tutor Lynette “Tempest” — a woman whose passport is nearly as full as her heart for […]
As we head into the season of gratitude, we’re reminded every day of just how powerful the gift of literacy truly is. At Chatham Literacy, we get to see lives change through learning — parents reading confidently to their children, neighbors gaining new job skills, and community members finding their voice through English, digital skills, […]
Chatham Literacy’s 2025 Fall for Literacy Luncheon was an uplifting celebration of learning, resilience, and community connection. Held at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center, the annual fundraiser brought together supporters, volunteers, and readers to honor the power of literacy to transform lives. View the highlights of the event here. | View even more […]
PITTSBORO, NC – July 29, 2025 – Chatham Literacy is pleased to announce the election of Josh Bisson to its Board of Directors. Bisson, Banking Center Manager for First Horizon Bank in Pittsboro, brings 25 years of extensive banking experience and a strong commitment to community service to the organization. “We are thrilled to welcome […]
When Miriam Lopez arrived in the US in 2000, she came for the same reason most people do: to make a better life for herself and her family. Over the years, she has worked hard, put down roots, and is now the proud mother of three daughters and a six-year employee at Mountaire Farms, a […]
