PEOPLE & PLACES
A Good Read-Thru Chatham Literacy,
a nonprofit that helps adults develop educational and literacy skills in Chatham County, hosted a “Drive-Thru Appreciation” event on Dec. 4 to honor its volunteers, tutors and adult learners. Chatham Literacy staff passed out gift bags filled with hand sanitizer, masks, instructions for hand washing and mask wearing, and coupons donated by Elizabeth’s Pizza and Al’s Diner. Participants drove up to Chatham Literacy’s new location at 1002 W. Third St., the former location of Chatham Pediatrics, honking their horns and sharing good wishes. Adult learners with children were also offered age-appropriate children’s books. Staff wore pajama bottoms during the event to reflect “new normal” work attire. Chatham Literacy got its start in 1988 as a “friends helping neighbors” group. Today it offers free one-on-one tutoring and small classes for adult learners. “We really wanted to show our appreciation for our volunteers and adult learners, as they have worked really hard and remained committed through our transition from in-person learning over to virtual learning,” says volunteer coordinator Travis Patterson. – by Nella Rouse CM
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