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Carteret Literacy Council adult literacy and ESL tutoring information, donors and sponsors, volunteer and adult student applications and special events and council news. Carteret Literacy Council Building Skills. Changing Lives. FOR STUDENTS The Future Looks Bright DONATIONS Making Change Possible TUTORS & OTHER VOLUNTEERS Empowering People OUR PROGRAMS Making a Difference ABOUT US Carteret Literacy Council has become a beacon for adults seeking to improve their literacy, by giving them pathways to essential skills.The council emphasizes the inclusive nature of its services, catering to individuals from many different countries, reflecting a rich tapestry of cultural backgrounds.Success for the individuals and families we serve rests on a collective community approach that shapes a path to a thriving life. We are committed to the success of our students, staff, volunteers, and the program. Trust and integrity: Our students, colleagues, community partners, funders, and donors entrust us to fulfill our mission and we believe that it is our duty to be worthy of that trust.Inspire possibilities: Our programs inspire adults to realize their potential by meeting them where they are and helping them set and meet their own goals. 'Bee' a Champion for Literacy You are invited to join us in an evening of fun, food, and friendly competition at its 24th Annual Spelling Bee for Literacy, to be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, at The History Museum in Morehead City. This lively event will feature five teams, each composed of up to three participants, competing for the title of 2026 Literacy Spelling Bee Champion. Guests are encouraged to relax, cheer on their favorite team, and enjoy an entertaining evening in support of literacy programs throughout Carteret County. The event will also include a delicious meal catered by Fat Fella’s Barbecue, a silent auction, and a cash bar. Dinner-only tickets are available in advance for $35 per person. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. with refreshments, and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at The History Museum, located at 1008 Arendell Street in Morehead City. Proceeds from the event support the Carteret Literacy Council’s mission to improve literacy and provide educational opportunities for adults and families in the community. Council Receives ProLiteracy® Grant The Carteret Literacy Council (CLC) has been selected as a ProLiteracy® Literacy Opportunity Fund award recipient, an honor that recognizes outstanding community-based literacy programs nationwide. This grant will help CLC expand programming, offset day-to-day operational costs, host educational events, and purchase essential learning materials. The ProLiteracy® Literacy Opportunity Fund, supported by the Nora Roberts Foundation, awards funding through a competitive application process that carefully considers each organization’s needs and plans for strengthening services to adult learners. We are proud to share that CLC was one of only 30 organizations across the United States selected to receive a portion of $148,000 in funding. CLC is committed to empowering adults in Carteret and Onslow counties through basic literacy instruction, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, workforce readiness training, and more. This grant will allow us to expand access and opportunities and improve outcomes for the learners we serve. Our community is stronger when every citizen has the opportunity to reach their full potential. This grant will allow us to deepen our impact, broaden our reach, and continue building brighter futures for individuals and families across our region. Accessibility Statement The Carteret Literacy Council is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards. Conformance The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requir ements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Carteret Literacy Council is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard. Feedback We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Carteret Literacy Council. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on our website: Phone: 1.252.808.2020 E-mail: carteretliteracy@gmail.com Visitor Address: 3025 Bridges Street, Suite J, Morehead City, NC 28557

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Events ‘Bee’ a Champion for Literacy! Friday, April 17, 2026 The History Museum 1008 Arendell Street, Morehead City 📚 Join Us for a Fun & Meaningful Evening! The Carteret Literacy Council invites you to its 24th Annual Spelling Bee for Literacy. Five teams (up to three members each) will compete for the title of 2026 Literacy Spelling Bee Champion! 🎉 Enjoy an Evening of: Delicious dinner Silent auction Lively spelling competition Fun, laughter, and community spirit 🍽️ Dinner Details Catered by Fat Fella’s Barbecue Dinner: $35 per person at the door or in advance by calling us at 252.808.2020 or at our office at 3025 Bridges Street, Suite J, Morehead City 🕔 Event Schedule Doors Open: 5:45 p.m. (refreshments served) Silent Auction Dinner: 6:30 p.m. 🐝 Come Relax, Cheer & “Bee” Entertained! Support literacy while enjoying a memorable evening with friends and neighbors.

Welcome! If you or someone you know needs help with reading, writing, ESL, or math, you are in the right place. The Carteret Literacy Council provides free, confidential one-on-one tutoring for adults in Carteret County. Whether you want to improve your English speaking or writing skills, prepare for a job interview, or get your GED, our trained tutors are here to help. Get started on your learning adventure by clicking the button below. Fill out the application, and email it to carteretliteracy@gmail.com , or visit us at 3025 Bridges Street, Suite J, Morehead City, NC 28557 Start Now How we help. Every student is unique, with different goals and needs. We strive to create a welcoming environment that encourages learning, while working one-on-one with students to help them reach their personalized objectives. We focus on enabling adult learners to function within the frameworks of their own life situations. When connecting students with tutors, we consider factors such as personality, availability, and even professional backgrounds. By aligning students and tutors with shared interests or experiences, the council creates a conducive learning environment that goes beyond language acquisition.

Literacy lifts lives. Teach literacy. Build confidence. Strengthen community. We need dedicated and motivated volunteers who want to help change lives. Sharing the gift of learning with a motivated student brings satisfaction to both tutor and student. Students improve their level of reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English. This leads to better jobs, promotions, higher education, citizenship, starting a business, helping children with homework. A tutor empowers students to become more productive members of our communities. There is no doubt: tutors find tremendous satisfaction in helping motivated and grateful students improve their skills and succeed. Tutors & Volunteers Our tutors volunteer their time and expertise to help combat illiteracy in our communities. They undergo special training to meet the needs of adult learners. They are carefully vetted and are passionate about helping others. We rely on a host of other volunteers to help us with outreach, office organization, marketing and communications, technical assistance, and more. Whatever your talent, we have a volunteer opportunity for you! Email your completed form to carteretliteracy@gmail.com , or you can mail it or drop it at our office: 3025 Bridges Street, Suite J, Morehead City, NC 28557 Become a Tutor Be a Volunteer For tutors only Student Evaluation & Tutor Timesheet Access this form to submit your student contact information and evaluation and tutoring hours.

Invest in Literacy. Invest in Lives. Make a donation to the Carteret Literacy Council and help build skills that transform lives. Our tutoring has helped remove barriers that prevent individuals from learning and participating more fully in their communities. As a nonprofit organization, we rely solely on donations from grants and from businesses and individuals like you! $20 $50 $100 $250 $500 $1,000 $5,000

Help Promote Literacy The Carteret Literacy Council was established in 1984 as a 501(c)3 organization. We have one paid part-time staff member. All the rest are volunteers – tutors, board members, and others. Click to learn more about volunteer opportunities. We do not receive any state or federal monies. Our funding comes from direct donations, council memberships, sponsorships and grants, and fundraising activities like the annual Literacy Bee. These provide the learning materials given to our adult students and cover our office overhead costs. Please consider an annual, monthly or one-time donation. You can help us raise awareness, just by booking us to speak to your civic organization or church group. We would love to share the powerful impact we have made in our communities and how you can become a part of that effort. DONATE VOLUNTEER Why partner with us? It is an effective return on your investment. Partnership identifies you as actively engaged in improving the educational level of the community. Partnership promotes your business as one that embraces the power of literacy to help individuals achieve self-sufficiency and sustain themselves as productive citizens. Please consider making a tax deductible donation today! Call us at 252.808.2020 or email carteretliteracy@gmail.com to learn more. Our Sponsors We couldn't do what we do without the generous support of our donors and sponsors. Their contributions help us achieve our mission of reducing illiteracy in our communities and helping citizens reach their potential. Carteret County Government Carteret-Craven Electric Foundation Carteret Community Foundation Dollar General Literacy Foundation Town of Morehead City The Nora Roberts Foundation ProLiteracy Walmart Nora Roberts Foundation