Conroe company provides computers for Buckner Family Pathways moms

Bruce Freeman, a layman from First Baptist Church in Conroe, explains a computer issue to Ashlee Robinson, a Buckner Family Pathways resident. (Photo / John Hall)

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CONROE—Bruce Freeman often helps people put their computers back together. Whether someone walks in with a virus, malfunctioning software or some other computer malady, the president of Freeman Computer Services is there to help.

Now he uses those same skills to help vulnerable single mothers build new lives for themselves and their children.

Laptop computers for single mothers

Freeman, a member of First Baptist Church, has repaired and updated four laptops donated by Sunday school classes for women in the Buckner Family Pathways program, which provides housing so the single mothers can focus on their educational goals. He’s also removed viruses from several other computers that belong to women in the program.

Freeman’s not stopping there. He’d like to provide a laptop for every mother in the Buckner program. He sees how hard they work to improve themselves and make it possible to support their families.

“As long as these women are working hard and going to school, I’ll help them any way I can,” he said.

Helps women succeed in educational advancement

Freeman’s work is critical to helping the mothers succeed in college. Because of the nature of classes, computers have become vital to coursework. Without the laptops, the mothers would struggle in school.

“The generosity of Freeman Computer Services means so much to the ladies we serve,” said Anna Rodriquez, program director of Buckner Family Pathways. “It helps the ladies advance in their education. Everything is on the Internet. You can’t just go to class and think that’s it. You have to go online to get your assignments. You have to go online for group discussions.”


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Donated laptop computers—rather than desktop units—particularly help the single mothers who juggle a large number of tasks each day, such as taking care of their children and working in addition to maintaining their course loads. A laptop empowers them to study when they can.

“A laptop is mobile, so you can work where you need to be,” said Buckner Family Coach Carrie Johnson. “When you’re trying to go to school and raise your children, that’s really important. It gives you the flexibility a single parent needs to succeed.”

Freeman encourages individuals and groups to donate computers at Freeman Computer Services for Family Pathways. He and his team will update the computers and put them to use improving the lives of women in need. 

“Bring your laptop in, and we’ll take a look at it,” Freeman said. “We’ll see if we can get it up and going. If we can, then we’ll get it ready for these ladies. It’ll help them in school and help them provide for their families.”


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