NHCS launches “Read, Lead, Succeed” campaign

This year, NHCS will celebrate the power of literacy to enhance learning and lead to lifelong success. The initiative featured Cape Fear Literacy Council in its inaugural newletter. Read More

National Literacy Month 2021

Several national and global organizations have events and resources to honor and observe September as National Literacy Month in the United States, and September 8, 2021, as International Literacy Day. Here, you will find information, articles, and resources on Literacy Day, Month, and statistics. The following list may be edited to... Read More

Women in Leadership

Atrómitos “Ideas Blog” Guest Author Danielle Saintard Valiente, Owner and Leader Interior Designer for Port City Design Group and CFLC Board Member, discusses women in leadership. Read article here. Read More

Work on Wilmington Returns to CFLC

Due to the covid-19 pandemic, the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce‘s Leadership Wilmington class of 2020 had to postpone their Earth Day service projects, planned for “Work on Wilmington” day. The projects were completed this year, in May, including a bit of improvement and beauty at the Literacy Council! Read about our... Read More

CFLC Board Member Featured in Wilma Magazine

Business owner and Cape Fear Literacy Council Board Member DANIELLE SAINTARD VALIENTE was recently featured in Wilma Magazine. Read More

Book donations can fund CFLC programs

Your donation of new and gently used books, to stock our online bookstore, can help us fund our programs and supplement revenue from grants, contributions, and events. Email us, or call our office at 910.251.0911 to schedule an appointment for book drop-off. If you have a large donation, we can arrange... Read More

CFLC Director Featured in Wilma Magazine

YASMIN TOMKINSON, executive director of the Cape Fear Literacy Council (CFLC), drives the mission to provide personalized education so adults can transform their lives and contribute to a stronger community. Read the full article Read More

CFLC Featured in Academic Article

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted disparities across nearly every aspect of our society, and access to adult education and digital resources are no exception. A certain level of literacy and access to digital resources are required for the navigation of critical tasks in these times, such as searching for employment or... Read More

Literacy Council Reopens by Appointment Only

Updated 6/22/2020: CFLC’s Program returns to Building B! We are happy to be reopening Building B to resume our program on Monday, June 22nd. In order to use the building, tutors and students must make an appointment. We want to do our best to make sure CFLC follows the CDC’s best practices for... Read More