Ring and NNEDV Complete a 3rd Year of Donations

For the third year in a row, the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) has successfully collaborated with Ring and TechSoup to enhance safety planning for domestic violence survivors and their families by donating Ring Doorbells and Stick-Up Cams to survivors throughout the United States and US Territories. To date, Ring has donated over 35,000 devices to survivors through the domestic violence organizations that serve them.

Ring approached NNEDV in 2022 to coordinate a national donation program along with TechSoup, the leading nonprofit network facilitating distribution and adoption of technology solutions. Donated devices are sent directly to domestic violence advocacy organizations to be provided to survivors who want to use them as part of their safety planning. Along with the device itself and the cost of shipping, Ring donates a free Ring Protect Plan subscription for the life of each device. To support the donation program, Safety Net created and gathered resources for advocates to help them use camera devices in safety planning. You can access those resources here

These camera devices are an additional tool survivors can include in their safety planning toolbox, helping them monitor their surroundings and gather information when safety concerns arise. Many survivors who use camera devices feel a greater sense of security and control over their property and their home. Notifications of movement at a front door, for example, can prompt survivors to check the cameras before coming home. Some survivors use recordings to document violations of protective orders, and being able to monitor the outside of their homes can help ease concerns about stalking. 

Over the years, we have received a great deal of positive feedback from advocates about the Ring donation program. Hear are some of the things we have recently heard from advocates: 

“They are used often and have provided a lot of security to our survivors. The cameras give them a sense of peace that they have lost and this is a great program.”

“Having access to a Ring camera has been a lifeline for many of our survivors who wouldn't otherwise have access to enhanced security in situations where they are concerned about their safety. This has empowered survivors to move forward in their journey.”

“The Ring donation program has had an extraordinary impact on the survivors we serve. The feeling of safety it has provided has been overwhelming—survivors share that for the first time in a long time, they can sleep a little easier knowing they have another layer of protection. This program is breaking down barriers and giving survivors a chance to reclaim a small piece of normalcy in their lives. Quite simply, it is saving lives. We are deeply grateful to Amazon and Ring for this partnership and for helping bring safety, dignity, and peace of mind to those who need it most.”

“These cameras do more than record video. They give survivors peace of mind, the ability to monitor their homes, and documentation that can be used in protective order cases or police reports. For many, it’s the first time they’ve felt truly safe in their own space.”

Ring is currently considering a fourth round of donations for the end of this year or early 2026. Any updates on the Ring donation program will be posted here on our blog.