Free Adult Education in Chatham County
-Bilingual Message/Mensaje Bilingüe- Chatham Literacy seeks bi-lingual, Spanish/English, volunteer tutors. We provide free trainingand materials. You do not have to be a computer expert. We need volunteers to provide help withcomputer basics such as setting up email, navigating the internet, saving files and more. Youwould tutor a small group between 3 – 8 adult learners, […]
Save the Date! Chatham Literacy’s upcoming “Fall for Literacy” event, set for Oct. 30th at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, will feature journalist and author Steven Petrow. The 2024 N.C. Piedmont Laureate, Petrow has written essays on aging, health, and civility for The Washington Post and The New York Times, as […]
Chatham Literacy is thrilled to introduce Josh Bray as our new Program Coordinator for Digital Literacy. Josh is a lifelong Bear Creek resident and a Chatham Central High School graduate, deeply rooted in the rural heart of Chatham County. His journey to this role has been guided by a passion for helping others and a […]
Chatham Literacy seeks a full-time Development Director to strategize and implement development plans to support the work, growth, and sustainability of Chatham Literacy. The position includes grants management, annual giving campaigns, special events, donor relations, donor database management, and building organizational sustainability. This position reports to the Executive Director. Qualification includes at least three years of experience […]
The Power of Stories: Marjorie Hudson’s Message On May 15th, the Chatham Literacy community gathered at Governors Club in Chapel Hill for a truly inspiring event: the annual Spring for Literacy Luncheon. This year’s gathering was not only a celebration of storytelling and the power of literacy, but also a resounding success, raising $42,300 to […]
Financial literacy isn’t just about numbers — it’s about people, real lives, and the lasting effect that knowledge can have on families and their community. At Chatham Literacy, that impact comes to life through all of our programs, including our Financial Literacy course, and through the work of tutors like Lily Brabble and learner-entrepreneurs like […]
As Chatham Literacy says farewell to two exceptional Board members, Tom Craig and Ed McCraw, we want to honor their dedicated service, reflect on their unique contributions, and celebrate the lasting impact they’ve had on our organization. Their leadership has been instrumental in shaping Chatham Literacy’s recent growth and success, helping to set a strong […]
Chatham Literacy began offering an innovative new Financial Literacy pilot in 2023. The pilot was so well received that it quickly became a core program offering. This multi-week course helps people better understand money issues, banking, credit cards and credit scores, and personal savings and budgeting. The course is designed to help people who may […]
Basic Function: To manage the recruitment, orientation, training, ongoing support, in-service training opportunities, and retention of tutors, volunteers and adult learners. Program Coordinator would oversee the Adult Goal-Based Program. Responsibilities of the Program Coordinator include: Commitment: Part-time (20 hours/week). Hours worked in the Siler City office, with some travel to meetings and community events/outreach. Regular […]
Everyone Has A Story To Tell Have you written yours? If not, why not? Storywriting has been a part of human existence from the moment mankind experienced basic thought. What better ways are there to pass on our stories than to write them? National Write Your Story Day, celebrated annually on March 14th, is a […]
