Stories, memory and meaning take stage at ‘Spring for Literacy’ event
‘Big Fish’ author Daniel Wallace explores power of storytelling at Chatham Literacy’s annual fundraiser CHAPEL HILL – For author Daniel Wallace, the seeds of his stories are rarely plotlines. Instead, they’re things. A glass eye. A shark’s tooth. A wet lawn, freshly cut. “Our emotions are created through things, through …
Job Opening at Chatham Literacy: Digital Literacy Coordinator
Basic Function: Toorganize and support 4-hour workshops on computer basics, done by Kramden Institute. Manage the recruitment, orientation, training, ongoing support, and retention of tutors and adult learners in basic computer skills classes and computer clubs. Responsibilities of the Program Coordinator include: Conducting site visits to determine location for computer …
Job Opening: Chatham Success Network Case Manager
Reports To: Chatham Literacy Executive DirectorCollaborates With: CSN Case Management Team, United Way of Chatham CountyWork Setting: Hybrid; office and community-based with travel within Chatham County General Function Case Managers are the heart of the Chatham Success Network’s (CSN) direct service model. Each Case Manager brings domain-specific expertise to the …
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 …
Light Up for Literacy Telethon Raises $12,800 for Adult Learners
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 …
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 …
