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On May 11, 2026, our beloved volunteer and friend, Anne Stokley, was the recipient of the Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service. This is an extremely high honor; it is given to the top 20-25 volunteers in the state each year and only one nomination is permitted per county, making Anne the representative of New Hanover County for 2026. We couldn’t imagine a better recipient for this... Read More

The Luncheon for Literacy is an annual fundraising event providing an opportunity to learn about our community impact and to raise money for our adult education programs. The event is a time of celebration and fellowship, and includes testimonials by students, volunteers, and community leaders. Starting with Readers’ Theater, our Luncheon... Read More

“Reading books helps me understand the world.” – Vincent, CFLC Student  Since they started their journey together in 2017, Anne and Vincent have been a dynamic duo. Anne, a previous board member and longtime volunteer, is a quietly persistent, dedicated woman who is always ready to lend a hand. Vincent is an active participant... Read More

“Now I’m no longer afraid… I have a long way to go, but I can do it now.” — Marcela, ESL Student Each student at Cape Fear Literacy Council has a unique story, but everyone overcomes barriers and works hard to improve their lives through the power of education. The speakers... Read More

We’re still feeling the energy and gratitude from the opening night of Words of Inspiration, held July 25th at ACME Studios in the heart of Wilmington’s Brooklyn Arts District. Hosted by the Cape Fear Literacy Council, this powerful community art show brought together words and visuals to celebrate the connection between... Read More

Meet Allen: A tutor who shows up, again and again What does it mean to truly show up for someone else’s success? For Allen Beckett, it’s meant 1,300 hours—and counting—of patience, presence, and purpose.  Since becoming a tutor with CFLC in 2009, Allen’s gentle nature and quiet persistence have changed the... Read More

The Luncheon for Literacy is an annual fundraising event providing an opportunity to learn about our community impact and to raise money for our adult education programs. The event is a time of celebration and fellowship, and includes testimonials by students, volunteers, and community leaders. We are excited to share the... Read More

With the kind permission of the incredible Women’s Impact Network (WIN) of New Hanover County, we are reposting this wonderful write up from March 2, 2025. Literacy is a national issue—54 percent of adults are illiterate, reading below a sixth-grade level, according to Cape Fear Literacy Council (CFLC), a WIN grantee.... Read More

Supporting education is a family affair in the Snow/Reid family. Travel back with us to 2013, when Craig Snow was a younger man—already beloved, but still building his talents in leadership. That Spring, Craig led a Work on Wilmington project here as part of Leadership Wilmington. He was familiar with the... Read More