Free Adult Education in Chatham County
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 […]
We’re overjoyed to announce that 12 Chatham Literacy learners have achieved their dream of US citizenship this past year! Let’s give a round of applause to: * Elia Zaga (08/04/2023)* Luis Aguila (08/23/2023)* Lidia Valdez (08/24/2023)* Janet Justo Celestino (08/31/2023)* Pedro Lorenzo (09/06/2023)* Elvia Garcia (09/19/2023)* Elda Gonzalez (11/30/2023)* Miriam Lopez Vasquez (11/30/2023)* Nicteloi Vargas […]
