A Lifetime of Learning: The Story of Thomas A Lifetime of Learning: The Story of Thomas

A softspoken but passionate man, Thomas shared his story with CFLC staff with the goal of inspiring new tutors, students, and donors to recognize the importance of the Literacy Council in his life. This is his story: Born in Sumter, South Carolina, in 1945, Thomas moved with his parents to Wilmington,... Read More

Origin Story: A Brief History of CFLC Origin Story: A Brief History of CFLC

Humble Beginnings  Cape Fear Literacy Council began in 1970 as the Wilmington Literacy Group, a volunteer mission project of the Wilmington Baptist Association. Detailed records were not kept so the actual number of students served and tutors trained is unknown. However, in 1984, those working with the program realized that the... Read More

A Heart for Service: Spotlight on Chuck Rogalski  A Heart for Service: Spotlight on Chuck Rogalski 

For more than seven years, Chuck Rogalski has been a cornerstone of the Cape Fear Literacy Council, enriching the lives of students and shaping the organization’s growth both in and out of the classroom. His journey with CFLC began after he retired to the Landfall community in Wilmington NC following a... Read More

How Moving Our Books is Helping Us Serve More Adults  How Moving Our Books is Helping Us Serve More Adults 

Everybody loves a good transformation story, and this one is about a humble storage shed turned into a thriving hub for our Amazon book store project. For the past few years, our book inventory has been stored offsite. But as our programs grew, so did the cost and complexity of maintaining... Read More

Photos: The World of Literacy Luncheon Photos: The World of Literacy Luncheon

We are excited to share the photos from The World of Literacy — the 2024 Luncheon for Literacy! Photographer Daria Amato captured these beautiful images of our event and guests. Read More

The Literacy Journey Of Kenny Denison: Self-Made Man The Literacy Journey Of Kenny Denison: Self-Made Man

Board member and long-time tutor Geneva Reid captured the literacy journey of CFLC student Kenny Denison in the Greater Wilmington Business Journal. Read More

Passions Collide Passions Collide

Just in time for #WomensHistoryMonth, Board Member and Interior Designer Danielle Saintard Valiente made history by leading the inspired renovation of CFLC’s campus. Read More

Recognizing The Critical Role Of Literacy Recognizing The Critical Role Of Literacy

CFLC Board member Michealle Gady, JD addresses the interdependence between Literacy and Health, and the impact on our communities. Read More

A Starting Place for New Beginnings A Starting Place for New Beginnings

The Life-Changing Awareness of Adult Low Literacy Atrómitos Ideas Blog Guest Author Alesha Edison Westbrook, Coordinator of Communications and Development, discusses the importance of CFLC’s work. Read More

Q&A with Daniela Williams Q&A with Daniela Williams

Get to know one of CFLC’s newest Board members, Daniela Williams. “Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” Frederick Douglass I am honored to be highlighted during this time, especially since April is Counseling Awareness Month. How did you learn about the Cape Fear Literacy Council? I would... Read More