Senator Tartaglione Announces Laptop Grants to Close the Digital Divide in the Second Senatorial District

Philadelphia, PA − July 18, 2025- State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-2, Philadelphia) today announced that two local organizations will receive laptop grants through Pennsylvania's new Digital Connectivity Technology Program, a statewide effort to expand access to technology and close the digital divide.

Nueva Esperanza, Inc.will receive 200 laptops and Hopeworks will receive 100 laptops, to support their work in connecting individuals and families with the tools they need to succeed in today's digital world. These laptops will be available through community programs that help residents access the internet for education, job training, health care, and more.

"Access to the internet is no longer optional-it's essential," said Senator Tartaglione. "For too many families in our community, the cost of a laptop is the difference between getting online or being left behind. Students need it for school, workers need it to find jobs, and seniors need it to connect with their doctors. This program is about breaking down barriers and making sure every family has the tools they need to thrive."

The Digital Connectivity Technology Program, run by the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority, is part of the Shapiro Administration's broader commitment to digital equity. Funded through the American Rescue Plan, the program is providing $20 million in laptops to public-facing organizations across Pennsylvania.

For more information on digital access programs, visit the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority at broadband.pa.gov.

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