Ring Donates $90,000 Worth of Home Security Products and Services to Commonpoint
Today, Ring (an Amazon company) donated over $90,000 worth of Ring products and services to Commonpoint, including 250 Ring Video Doorbells, 50 Ring Cameras, 50 Ring Chimes, and lifetime Ring Home Basic subscriptions for distribution to older adults in Queens. In addition, Ring will donate $15,000 to help amplify Commonpoint’s mission and work in local communities.
Commonpoint’s older adult programming seeks to help older adults age in place with dignity through programs and services that assist participants in maintaining their independence and enjoying a fulfilling quality of life. Commonpoint’s Older Adult Centers located in Little Neck, Forest Hills, and Bayside, and Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORC) programs such as Deepdale CARES, Clearview Assistance Program (CAP NORC), and NORC Without Walls (WOW), help prevent isolation and loneliness, build community, sharpen memory skills, improve cognitive function, and lower the risk of chronic illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease.
The initiative will directly benefit Northeast Queens residents, including those in Assemblywoman Nily Rozic’s district, where many older adults have expressed concerns about safety and the impact of neighborhood crime. As the representative for Northeast Queens, Rozic has championed efforts to strengthen public safety and community well-being, ensuring her constituents, particularly seniors living alone, have access to resources that help them feel secure in their homes.
“We are incredibly grateful for Amazon’s contribution to older adults in our community to better equip them to age in place with dignity and with safety. Some of our participants live alone, and it is an invaluable benefit to them and their families, providing peace of mind to be able to monitor their own homes”, says Danielle Ellman, CEO of Commonpoint.
“Thank you Commonpoint and Amazon for working together to bring this Ring camera initiative to Queens. Through collaborations like this – the public, private, and nonprofit sector working together – we are making sure older adults feel safe and secure at home and giving them added security and confidence in their daily lives. This is an ideal example of how I will continue to support the well-being of our community-at-large,” said Assemblywoman Nily Rozic.
“We believe in making technology accessible to everyone,” said Jennifer Cruickshank, Director of New York Public Policy at Amazon. “We’re proud to team up with Commonpoint, an organization that supports communities with comprehensive programs and advocates for the well-being of New Yorkers, and we are grateful to Assemblymember Rozic for her support of this initiative. We hope this donation will make a difference by providing easy-to-use safety technology that helps support community safety, connection, and independence for local seniors.”
Program Overview:
- 300 Ring Video Doorbells and Outdoor Cams will be donated at no cost to individuals 60 years and older and living in Northeast Queens.
- For those without an existing doorbell chime, Ring will provide up to 50 Ring Chimes with each donated camera device at no cost to senior residents.
- Ring will provide a Ring Home Basic subscription for the life of the donated device at no cost to senior residents.
- Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will be selected to receive a donated device on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Eligibility
- Individuals 60+ and living in Northeast Queens.
- Live in a private home or building that allows Ring devices
- Have a Smartphone or tablet with WiFi and high-speed internet access and that can download and run the Ring App (available on iOS, Android, and Fire OS devices).
- Must not already own a Ring Doorbell.
- Devices will be donated on a first-come, first-served basis.
- To register your interest in receiving a Ring Doorbell or Camera, please complete the interest form at www.commonpoint.org/ring
To learn more about Commonpoint’s Older Adult Programs, visit: www.commonpoint.org/adults/older-adults.
