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Dec. 16, 2025, Arlington, Virginia—The National Council on Aging (NCOA), the national voice for every person’s right to age well, with support from AT&T, has launched the second year of a nationwide effort to improve older adults’ skills and confidence in using digital technology. NCOA selected 50 senior centers in communities across the country to host Internet safety and digital skills training specifically designed for older adults to build skills and confidence using technology. 

The selected centers will offer in-person support to older adults in their communities as they complete a free, self-paced curriculum provided by AT&T, building their confidence in sending emails, browsing the Internet, detecting scams, making online payments, and more. The program includes both in-person group workshops and office hours to provide one-on-one support to participants. The curriculum is guided by trained leaders and offered in a familiar and judgement-free environment. Participating senior centers will receive all the tools they need, including laptops, training materials, and more. 

“We’re thrilled to continue this work with AT&T to ensure all older adults can navigate the ever-changing digital landscape with confidence and security,” said Ramsey Alwin, NCOA President and CEO. “Everyone deserves to make the most of the online world—from communicating with friends and family to ordering groceries to talking with doctors. We want to make sure older adults feel confident to do so safely.” 

The 50 senior centers and community-based organizations selected to participate include: 

1. Senior Citizens Services, Inc. dba Via Health, Fitness and Enrichment Center, Mobile, Ala. 

2. Senior Coastsiders, Inc., Half Moon Bay, Calif. 

3. Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula, Pacific Grove, Calif. 

4. Janet Goeske Foundation, Riverside, Calif. 

5. Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center, San Francisco, Calif. 

6. digitalLIFT (formerly Community Tech Network), San Francisco, Calif.  

7. Self-Help for the Elderly, San Francisco, Calif. 

8. Portuguese Organization for Social Services and Opportuities (POSSO), San Jose, Calif. 

9. Valley InterCommunity Council, Sherman Oaks, Calif. 

10. Senior Resource Development Agency Pueblo Inc., Pueblo, Colo. 

11. Town of Woodbury/Woodbury Senior Center, Woodbury, Conn. 

12. Hillsborough County Aging Services, Tampa, Fla. 

13. Fulton County Government Department of Senior Services, Atlanta, Ga. 

14. Douglas County Senior Services, Douglasville, Ga. 

15. Northwest Side Housing Center, Chicago, Ill. 

16. Chicago Mitzvah Campaign, Chicago, Ill. 

17. Township of Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Ill. 

18. Franklin County Senior Services, Inc., West Frankfort, Ill. 

19. Hendricks County Senior Services, Inc., Danville, Ind. 

20. Southwestern Indiana Regional Council on Aging (SWIRCA & More), Evansville, Ind. 

21. Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center, Boston, Mass. 

22. UCP of Western Massachusetts, Pittsfield, Mass. 

23. Hannan Center, Detroit, Mich. 

24. ROCORI Senior Center, Cold Spring, Minn. 

25. Central MS Planning & Development District/ Area Agency on Aging, Pearl, Miss. 

26. LGBTQ+ Elders of Color at Multicultural AIDS Coalition Inc., Roxbury, Miss. 

27. Kansas City Shepherds Center, Kansas City, Mo. 

28. Kearney Enrichment Council, Kearney, Mo. 

29. Five Star Center, Saint Louis, Mo. 

30. Davidson County Senior Services, Lexington, N.C. 

31. Neighborhood SHOPP, Bronx, N.Y. 

32. Alpha Phi Alpha Senior Citizens Center, Inc., Cambria Heights, N.Y. 

33. India Home, Jamaica, N.Y. 

34. Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York (CIDNY), New York, N.Y. 

35. Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada, Reno, Nev. 

36. Jin Huo Community Inc. (ASIA), Akron, Ohio 

37. United Seniors of Athens County, Athens, Ohio 

38. O'Neill Senior Center, Inc., Marietta, Ohio 

39. Healthy Living Norman, Norman, Okla. 

40. Hollywood Senior Center dba Community for Positive Aging, Portland, Ore. 

41. Etowah Area Senior Citizen's Center, Etowah, Tenn. 

42. Bandera County Committee on Aging Inc DBA Silver Sage, Bandera, Texas 

43. Dallas County Department of Health and Human Services, Dallas, Texas 

44. The Senior Source, Dallas, Texas 

45. Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County, Fort Worth, Texas 

46. East River Family Strengthening Collaborative, Washington, D.C.

47. Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative/Congress Heights Senior Wellness Center, Washington, D.C.

48. Howard University - Hattie Holmes Senior Wellness Center / Hayes Senior Wellness Center, Washington, D.C. 

49. Serving Older Adults of Southeast Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wis. 

50. Two Rivers Senior Center, Two Rivers, Wis. 

“Safe access to the Internet is a priority as the world continues to become more digital-focused. We must make sure that everyone can access digital tools and feel safe and comfortable doing so,” said Mylayna Albright, VP, Corporate Responsibility, AT&T. “This collaboration allows us to empower older adults and help them build a strong skillset for navigating all that technology has to offer in a way that works for them.” 

About Philanthropy at AT&T 
At AT&T, our corporate responsibility work is dedicated to bridging the digital divide across the country. We are committed to providing people of all ages and from every community with the essential resources they need to thrive in the digital era. For generations, we have supported programs that impact millions of individuals nationwide, and since 2021, we have committed $5 billion to initiatives that enhance connectivity, promote digital literacy, and improve access to high-speed internet. Our efforts particularly focus on uplifting underserved communities, including students, older adults, and un-or underemployed individuals, ensuring everyone can participate in the digital world and benefit from its opportunities.  

About NCOA 
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is the national voice for every person’s right to age well. Working with thousands of national and local partners, we provide resources, tools, best practices, and advocacy to ensure every person can age with health and financial security. Founded in 1950, we are the oldest national organization focused on older adults. Learn more at www.ncoa.org and @NCOAging. 

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