Free laptops help Greenfield families access opportunity

For Morgana Matthews, a free laptop means more than just access to technology. It means opportunity. “Your hands are tied. You’re limited in what you can do,” Matthews said. “Being poor isn’t a crime, you just need help.” Matthews was among dozens of people who attended a community resource fair in Greenfield (WI), where families received free laptops and connected with organizations offering support with housing, healthcare, financial education, and career training. The Milwaukee grandmother of seven says she plans to use her new computer as she returns to school in her 50s to become a social worker. “I am so grateful,” Matthews said. “I got a computer today, so that saved me some money and I can focus in on my studies.” The event was hosted by Hope Network for Single Mothers in partnership with Everyone On, a nonprofit organization focused on expanding digital access and technology skills for underserved communities.