Miriam Lopez: From Citizenship & ESOL Learner to U.S. Citizen
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 […]
Chatham Literacy Needs Computer Tutors!¡Chatham Literacy necesita tutores de computación!
-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 […]
Welcoming Josh Bray: Chatham Literacy’s New Digital Literacy Program Coordinator
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, […]
Dream Big, Budget Smart
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 […]
Chatham Literacy Welcomes Guadalupe Avellaneda as BOLD Goal Program Coordinator
It is with excitement that Chatham Literacy introduces Guadalupe Avellaneda, our new Program Coordinator for the United Way BOLD Goal project. With a Master’s degree in Social Work and extensive […]
Chatham Literacy Learners Gather for an Evening of Recognition
Chatham Literacy celebrated its learners with a festive Student Appreciation Event on Tuesday, December 10th. The office was transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with Christmas decorations and a tree […]
Esther Carillo: An ESOL Lifetime Achiever
Esther Carillo is one of Chatham Literacy’s dedicated students in the ESOL program. Married to Luis Aguila, another participant who recently became a naturalized citizen, Esther is also the proud […]
Villaseñor Family Votes For the First Time As New Citizens
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 […]
Celebrating Our Newest American Citizens!
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)* […]
The Sweet Success of Carolina Cravings
February 13, 2024 marks three years since Chatham Literacy students Yeraldyn (Yera) Martinez and Iliana Jesús Escalante-Palacios opened “Carolina Cravings”, a popular bakery in downtown Pittsboro. Many young businesses struggle […]