Free Adult Education in Chatham County
Chatham Literacy is thrilled to announce that we have been selected to receive a 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant. This year, only 750 grantees were chosen from 5,100 applications from across all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. With this quick-action grant, we will offer digital classes using refurbished laptops, […]
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMIn English and Spanish Freedom Family Church421 North Holly AvenueSiler City, 27344 This hands-on beginner class will help new users get started using a computer and the internet. Covered skills include connecting to Wi-Fi, password management, browsing, searching online, and more! Receive a FREE refurbished laptop when […]
For Anita Argueta, education has always been an integral part of her life. When she arrived in the United States from Guatemala, Anita brought with her years of education and experience as a teacher. In her home country, she had studied at the university level and taught both children and adults. “My life was perfect […]
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 […]
-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, […]
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 […]
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 experience in the field, we are confident that her expertise and dedication will be invaluable assets to our organization. Understanding the BOLD Goal The United […]
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 that captured everyone’s attention. Learners from ESOL, Financial Literacy, and Citizenship classes gathered to share their experiences and enjoy hot chocolate and Mexican sweet bread. […]
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 mother of three children. Over 20 years ago, she arrived from Mexico, and is now a naturalized citizen, thriving in her role at a local […]
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 […]
