Free Adult Education in Chatham County
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 […]
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 […]
At Chatham Literacy, we’re lucky to have volunteers who bring not just experience, but warmth, humor and a genuine love for helping others. Karen Mirkovich is one of those special people. As a long-time tutor and mentor to other tutors, Karen’s story is full of energy, connection and a deep belief in what adult learners […]
Please join all of us at Chatham Literacy in celebrating our newest United States Citizenship program graduates and U.S. citizens! For Fiscal Year June 30, 2024 – June 30, 2025, our graduates include: – Zenen Ramos Barrientos– Danilo Interiano Sandoval– Maria Hernandez– Eva Hernandez– Maria Basilio– Selene Waldestran– Havier Perez– Luisa Alanis– Lina Chavarria– Ana […]
-Bilingual Message/Mensaje Bilingüe- Chatham Literacy seeks bilingual, 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 […]
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 […]
