Philadelphia to Provide 1,000 Ring Cameras to Seniors Under New Safety Initiative

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced a new partnership with Ring that will supply 1,000 doorbell cameras to seniors across the city, making Philadelphia one of the first in the country to pilot this initiative. The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging will receive the devices along with a lifetime subscription for each one, and Ring will also contribute a $20,000 donation to support the PCA's mission. The program aims to help older residents feel safer at home while expanding access to technology that can deter crime and improve emergency response.

Why it matters

This program is an innovative approach to improving public safety and security for Philadelphia's senior population. Providing free smart home security devices and subscriptions can help older adults, who are often more vulnerable to crime, feel more protected in their homes. The partnership with Ring also brings additional funding to support the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging's broader mission.

The details

Under the new program, the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging will receive 1,000 Ring doorbell cameras and lifetime subscriptions to the Ring service. Ring will also donate $20,000 to support the PCA's work. The devices are expected to be distributed to seniors across the city in the coming weeks, with the goal of helping older residents feel safer and deterring potential criminal activity.

• Mayor Cherelle Parker announced the new initiative on February 17, 2026.
• The devices are expected to begin distribution in the coming weeks.

What’s next

The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging is expected to begin distributing the 1,000 Ring doorbell cameras to seniors across the city in the coming weeks.