Chatham County Literacy Council
@chathamliteracy.bsky.social
Chatham Literacy helps adults, living or working in Chatham County acquire the literacy and educational skills they need to function successfully in society.
It is with both sadness and joy that we accept the retirement of our long-time bookkeeper, DJ Lynch.
She worked with Chatham Literacy since 2012. Her last day is November 30, 2025.
DJ will be greatly missed, but we wish her well on her pickleball journey! Thank you, DJ!
She worked with Chatham Literacy since 2012. Her last day is November 30, 2025.
DJ will be greatly missed, but we wish her well on her pickleball journey! Thank you, DJ!
November 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM
It is with both sadness and joy that we accept the retirement of our long-time bookkeeper, DJ Lynch.
She worked with Chatham Literacy since 2012. Her last day is November 30, 2025.
DJ will be greatly missed, but we wish her well on her pickleball journey! Thank you, DJ!
She worked with Chatham Literacy since 2012. Her last day is November 30, 2025.
DJ will be greatly missed, but we wish her well on her pickleball journey! Thank you, DJ!
What’s a book that changed your life -- or simply brought you joy? We hope you’ll consider sharing the gift of literacy with an adult learner who’s working hard to build new skills and open new doors. chathamliteracy.org/become-a-tut...
November 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
What’s a book that changed your life -- or simply brought you joy? We hope you’ll consider sharing the gift of literacy with an adult learner who’s working hard to build new skills and open new doors. chathamliteracy.org/become-a-tut...
Thanks to our incredible supporters, this year’s Fall for Literacy Luncheon raised $30,000 to support adult literacy in Chatham County! We’re so grateful to everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, and helped make this celebration such a success. @stevenpetrow.bsky.social @jillmccorkle
November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Thanks to our incredible supporters, this year’s Fall for Literacy Luncheon raised $30,000 to support adult literacy in Chatham County! We’re so grateful to everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, and helped make this celebration such a success. @stevenpetrow.bsky.social @jillmccorkle
WE ARE HIRING A NEW DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR!
Submit your cover letter and resume to:
admin@chathamliteracy.org OR
Vicki Newell, P.O. Box 1696, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Deadline: November 14, 2025
Details: chathamliteracy.org/now-hiring-d...
Submit your cover letter and resume to:
admin@chathamliteracy.org OR
Vicki Newell, P.O. Box 1696, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Deadline: November 14, 2025
Details: chathamliteracy.org/now-hiring-d...
October 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM
WE ARE HIRING A NEW DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR!
Submit your cover letter and resume to:
admin@chathamliteracy.org OR
Vicki Newell, P.O. Box 1696, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Deadline: November 14, 2025
Details: chathamliteracy.org/now-hiring-d...
Submit your cover letter and resume to:
admin@chathamliteracy.org OR
Vicki Newell, P.O. Box 1696, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Deadline: November 14, 2025
Details: chathamliteracy.org/now-hiring-d...
ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT!!! Join us October 30th for this year's Fall For Literacy Luncheon. Don't miss out on hearing this year's exciting speaker, Steven Petrow, with conversation partner Jill McCorkle. Register at: chathamliteracy.org/luncheon
October 23, 2025 at 7:59 PM
ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT!!! Join us October 30th for this year's Fall For Literacy Luncheon. Don't miss out on hearing this year's exciting speaker, Steven Petrow, with conversation partner Jill McCorkle. Register at: chathamliteracy.org/luncheon
Chatham Literacy is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage payroll, financial records, and reporting for our nonprofit organization. Deadline: Monday, October 27, 2025. For more information, go to:
chathamliteracy.org/job-opening-...
chathamliteracy.org/job-opening-...
October 15, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Chatham Literacy is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage payroll, financial records, and reporting for our nonprofit organization. Deadline: Monday, October 27, 2025. For more information, go to:
chathamliteracy.org/job-opening-...
chathamliteracy.org/job-opening-...
Chatham Literacy and our partners at @proliteracy are using this week, National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, to raise awareness about how adult education programs help adult learners unlock their potential. Learn more about us at chathamliteracy.org
#AEFLWeek
#AEFLWeek
September 19, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Chatham Literacy and our partners at @proliteracy are using this week, National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, to raise awareness about how adult education programs help adult learners unlock their potential. Learn more about us at chathamliteracy.org
#AEFLWeek
#AEFLWeek
Chatham Literacy and our partners at @proliteracy are using this week, National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, to raise awareness about how adult education programs help adult learners unlock their potential. Learn more about us at chathamliteracy.org
#AEFLWeek
#AEFLWeek
September 18, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Chatham Literacy and our partners at @proliteracy are using this week, National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, to raise awareness about how adult education programs help adult learners unlock their potential. Learn more about us at chathamliteracy.org
#AEFLWeek
#AEFLWeek
Chatham Literacy and our partners at @proliteracy are using this week, National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, to raise awareness about how adult education programs help adult learners unlock their potential. Learn more about us at chathamliteracy.org
#AEFLWeek
#AEFLWeek
September 17, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Chatham Literacy and our partners at @proliteracy are using this week, National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, to raise awareness about how adult education programs help adult learners unlock their potential. Learn more about us at chathamliteracy.org
#AEFLWeek
#AEFLWeek
Chatham Literacy and our partners at ProLiteracy are using this week, National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, to raise awareness about how adult education programs help adult learners unlock their potential. Learn more about us at chathamliteracy.org.
#AEFLWeek #LiteracyMatters
#AEFLWeek #LiteracyMatters
September 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Chatham Literacy and our partners at ProLiteracy are using this week, National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, to raise awareness about how adult education programs help adult learners unlock their potential. Learn more about us at chathamliteracy.org.
#AEFLWeek #LiteracyMatters
#AEFLWeek #LiteracyMatters
Chatham Literacy and our partners at @proliteracy are using this week, National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, to raise awareness about how adult education programs help adult learners unlock their potential. Learn more about us at chathamliteracy.org.
#AEFLWeek
#AEFLWeek
September 15, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Chatham Literacy and our partners at @proliteracy are using this week, National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, to raise awareness about how adult education programs help adult learners unlock their potential. Learn more about us at chathamliteracy.org.
#AEFLWeek
#AEFLWeek
2025 Fall for Literacy Luncheon Tickets are ON SALE NOW for $125.00/each! Featuring Steven Petrow, Author and Journalist with conversation partner Jill McCorkle on October 30, 2025.
Register now at: chathamliteracy.org/luncheon or call us at 919-742-0578.
Register now at: chathamliteracy.org/luncheon or call us at 919-742-0578.
August 22, 2025 at 8:28 PM
2025 Fall for Literacy Luncheon Tickets are ON SALE NOW for $125.00/each! Featuring Steven Petrow, Author and Journalist with conversation partner Jill McCorkle on October 30, 2025.
Register now at: chathamliteracy.org/luncheon or call us at 919-742-0578.
Register now at: chathamliteracy.org/luncheon or call us at 919-742-0578.
August is Write Your Will month!
A simple way to arrange for a future gift to Chatham Literacy is through a bequest. This can be accomplished by simply naming Chatham Literacy as a beneficiary in your will or trust.
Please call our office at 919-742-0578 for assistance.
A simple way to arrange for a future gift to Chatham Literacy is through a bequest. This can be accomplished by simply naming Chatham Literacy as a beneficiary in your will or trust.
Please call our office at 919-742-0578 for assistance.
August 19, 2025 at 5:14 PM
August is Write Your Will month!
A simple way to arrange for a future gift to Chatham Literacy is through a bequest. This can be accomplished by simply naming Chatham Literacy as a beneficiary in your will or trust.
Please call our office at 919-742-0578 for assistance.
A simple way to arrange for a future gift to Chatham Literacy is through a bequest. This can be accomplished by simply naming Chatham Literacy as a beneficiary in your will or trust.
Please call our office at 919-742-0578 for assistance.
Chatham Literacy is pleased to announce the election of Josh Bisson to its Board of Directors. "We are thrilled to welcome Josh to our board," said Vicki Newell, Executive Director of Chatham Literacy. "His financial acumen and leadership experience will be invaluable."
July 29, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Chatham Literacy is pleased to announce the election of Josh Bisson to its Board of Directors. "We are thrilled to welcome Josh to our board," said Vicki Newell, Executive Director of Chatham Literacy. "His financial acumen and leadership experience will be invaluable."
Congratulations to Miriam Lopez and all of our recent Citizenship graduates and U.S. citizens. Miriam says of her tutoring experience at Chatham Literacy: "My tutor helped me understand everything. When I finally took the test, I found it very easy. I was so well prepared."
July 25, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Congratulations to Miriam Lopez and all of our recent Citizenship graduates and U.S. citizens. Miriam says of her tutoring experience at Chatham Literacy: "My tutor helped me understand everything. When I finally took the test, I found it very easy. I was so well prepared."
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. Become a tutor like Karen with Chatham Literacy! Visit: chathamliteracy.org/tutor
July 18, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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. Become a tutor like Karen with Chatham Literacy! Visit: chathamliteracy.org/tutor
Chatham Literacy Needs Computer Tutors!
¡Chatham Literacy necesita tutores de computación!
We will train you! No necesita ser un experto de computación.
Interested? ¿Interesado/a? Contact/e Josh Bray at 919-742-0578 or josh@chathamliteracy.org
#chathamliteracync #adultliteracy #digitalliteracy
¡Chatham Literacy necesita tutores de computación!
We will train you! No necesita ser un experto de computación.
Interested? ¿Interesado/a? Contact/e Josh Bray at 919-742-0578 or josh@chathamliteracy.org
#chathamliteracync #adultliteracy #digitalliteracy
July 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Chatham Literacy Needs Computer Tutors!
¡Chatham Literacy necesita tutores de computación!
We will train you! No necesita ser un experto de computación.
Interested? ¿Interesado/a? Contact/e Josh Bray at 919-742-0578 or josh@chathamliteracy.org
#chathamliteracync #adultliteracy #digitalliteracy
¡Chatham Literacy necesita tutores de computación!
We will train you! No necesita ser un experto de computación.
Interested? ¿Interesado/a? Contact/e Josh Bray at 919-742-0578 or josh@chathamliteracy.org
#chathamliteracync #adultliteracy #digitalliteracy
Chatham Literacy celebrates our newest United States citizens!
- Zenen Ramos Barrientos
- Danilo Interiano Sandoval
- Maria Hernandez
- Eva Hernandez
- Maria Basilio
- Selene Waldestran
- Havier Perez
- Luisa Alanis
- Lina Chavarria
- Ana Maria Fernandez
- Celia Fuentes
- Zenen Ramos Barrientos
- Danilo Interiano Sandoval
- Maria Hernandez
- Eva Hernandez
- Maria Basilio
- Selene Waldestran
- Havier Perez
- Luisa Alanis
- Lina Chavarria
- Ana Maria Fernandez
- Celia Fuentes
July 4, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Chatham Literacy celebrates our newest United States citizens!
- Zenen Ramos Barrientos
- Danilo Interiano Sandoval
- Maria Hernandez
- Eva Hernandez
- Maria Basilio
- Selene Waldestran
- Havier Perez
- Luisa Alanis
- Lina Chavarria
- Ana Maria Fernandez
- Celia Fuentes
- Zenen Ramos Barrientos
- Danilo Interiano Sandoval
- Maria Hernandez
- Eva Hernandez
- Maria Basilio
- Selene Waldestran
- Havier Perez
- Luisa Alanis
- Lina Chavarria
- Ana Maria Fernandez
- Celia Fuentes
Thank you to everyone who came to this year's 8th Annual Juneteenth in Pittsboro, NC, hosted by CORE (Community Organizing for Racial Equity). Chatham Literacy is a proud participant in this event.
To become a tutor, visit:
chathamliteracy.org/become-a-tutor
See you next year!
To become a tutor, visit:
chathamliteracy.org/become-a-tutor
See you next year!
June 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Thank you to everyone who came to this year's 8th Annual Juneteenth in Pittsboro, NC, hosted by CORE (Community Organizing for Racial Equity). Chatham Literacy is a proud participant in this event.
To become a tutor, visit:
chathamliteracy.org/become-a-tutor
See you next year!
To become a tutor, visit:
chathamliteracy.org/become-a-tutor
See you next year!
Reposted by Chatham County Literacy Council
If the proposed Congressional budget were to become law, five rural hospitals in NC could be in danger of closing:
UNC Rockingham Hospital in Eden
Person Memorial Hospital in Roxboro
Chatham Hospital in Siler City
MH Angel Medical Center in Franklin
Blue Ridge Region Hospital in Spruce Pine
UNC Rockingham Hospital in Eden
Person Memorial Hospital in Roxboro
Chatham Hospital in Siler City
MH Angel Medical Center in Franklin
Blue Ridge Region Hospital in Spruce Pine
June 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
If the proposed Congressional budget were to become law, five rural hospitals in NC could be in danger of closing:
UNC Rockingham Hospital in Eden
Person Memorial Hospital in Roxboro
Chatham Hospital in Siler City
MH Angel Medical Center in Franklin
Blue Ridge Region Hospital in Spruce Pine
UNC Rockingham Hospital in Eden
Person Memorial Hospital in Roxboro
Chatham Hospital in Siler City
MH Angel Medical Center in Franklin
Blue Ridge Region Hospital in Spruce Pine
Save the Date!
Thursday, October 30, 2025
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.
Become a sponsor now: chathamliteracy.org/sponsor
Thursday, October 30, 2025
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.
Become a sponsor now: chathamliteracy.org/sponsor
June 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Save the Date!
Thursday, October 30, 2025
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.
Become a sponsor now: chathamliteracy.org/sponsor
Thursday, October 30, 2025
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.
Become a sponsor now: chathamliteracy.org/sponsor
Join Chatham Literacy as we help celebrate the art, culture, and community at this year's Annual Juneteenth Black Arts Festival. Community-led and community-driven, CORE (Community Organizing For Racial Equity) is hosting the Festival at the fairground in Pittsboro on June 21st.
June 12, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Join Chatham Literacy as we help celebrate the art, culture, and community at this year's Annual Juneteenth Black Arts Festival. Community-led and community-driven, CORE (Community Organizing For Racial Equity) is hosting the Festival at the fairground in Pittsboro on June 21st.
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. Ask Josh how you can become a digital literacy volunteer!
June 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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. Ask Josh how you can become a digital literacy volunteer!
NOW HIRING: DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
DEADLINE: Friday, June 13th
Chatham Literacy seeks a full-time Development Director to strategize and implement development plans to support the work, growth, and sustainability of Chatham Literacy.
EMAIL: admin@chathamliteracy.org
DEADLINE: Friday, June 13th
Chatham Literacy seeks a full-time Development Director to strategize and implement development plans to support the work, growth, and sustainability of Chatham Literacy.
EMAIL: admin@chathamliteracy.org
June 3, 2025 at 4:48 PM
NOW HIRING: DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
DEADLINE: Friday, June 13th
Chatham Literacy seeks a full-time Development Director to strategize and implement development plans to support the work, growth, and sustainability of Chatham Literacy.
EMAIL: admin@chathamliteracy.org
DEADLINE: Friday, June 13th
Chatham Literacy seeks a full-time Development Director to strategize and implement development plans to support the work, growth, and sustainability of Chatham Literacy.
EMAIL: admin@chathamliteracy.org
On May 15th, the Chatham Literacy community gathered at Governors Club in Chapel Hill for 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!!!
May 22, 2025 at 3:05 AM
On May 15th, the Chatham Literacy community gathered at Governors Club in Chapel Hill for 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!!!