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National Handwriting Day

Celebrate National Handwriting Day with Chatham Literacy

In a world where emails, texts, and digital notes dominate our daily communication, the simple act of putting pen to paper can feel refreshingly personal. National Handwriting Day, celebrated every January 23, reminds us that handwriting is more than just a skill — it’s a timeless form of expression that …
Save The Date!

Save The Date! 2026 Spring For Literacy Luncheon With Author Daniel Wallace

SAVE THE DATE! Celebrated, best-selling author Daniel Wallace headlines the 2026 Chatham Literacy’s Spring For Literacy Luncheon at Governors Club, Wednesday, April 22nd from 11:00am-2:00pm. Author of six novels, including Big Fish, that became a movie, Wallace will discuss his new short story collection, Beneath the Moon and the Long …
Now Hiring: Development Director

Now Hiring: Development Director

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 …
Tempest and Abimael Hernandez

Tutor Spotlight: Giving Thanks for Tempest’s Journey of Curiosity, Courage & Connection

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 …
2025 Chatham Literacy Thanksgiving Reading Challenge

A Holiday Gift Of Literacy

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 …
Author Steven Petrow and Conversation Partner Jill McCorkle

RECAP: October 30, 2025 | 2025 Chatham Literacy Fall For Literacy Luncheon

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 …
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