One of the most powerful things you can do for Chatham County students is raise your voice — contact your elected officials and urge them to fully fund our public schools. You can also help spread the word by talking with your neighbors about the great things happening in our schools and following us on social media and sharing our content.

All gifts are tax-deductible (EIN 56-1796990).

Checks made out to Chatham Education Foundation can be mailed to PO Box 1518 Pittsboro, NC 27312.

Credit card gifts can be made online at our giving page.

Stock can be transferred to CEF as a donation. Stock transfers can be directed to our account with Charles Schwab.

Account # 4416-9873
DTC # 0164
Broker: Nick Vourakis, 919-468-2827
Please notify us when the transfer is completed so it can be verified as received.

If you’d like to make a gift of retirement benefits, life insurance, or other asset, please contact our Executive Director, Brittany Sandefur at 919-533-4609 or brittany@cefmail.org.

From sorting book donations and restocking Little Libraries to reading aloud to students and supporting school libraries, there are volunteer opportunities for every schedule — whether you have a few hours a month or want to get involved more regularly. Visit our volunteering page to see all current opportunities and sign up.

Drop your books off during business hours at any one of our local business partners! Check here for a list of locations.

All year round, we accept gifts of new and gently used children’s books. These books are sorted and organized by trained volunteers — and thoughtfully redistributed to children all across Chatham County who are growing their reading skills.

We accept new and used books, in good condition, for kids from babies through high school, with an emphasis on elementary-age readers. If you have questions about donating books, a particularly large donation, or want to be a book donation site, please contact Heather Bochicco at heather@cefmail.org.

You can also donate books by purchasing titles from our wishlist at McIntyre’s Books. Use code DONATE for 20% off. Purchases will be held at the store for Chatham Reads.