AI Literacy Allies (DBA Senior Safety Watch) - Receives Nonprofit Status, Expands Partnership with Futur1st to Scale AI Literacy and Scam Prevention Programs for Seniors
Bellingham, WA – October 24th, 2025 – AI Literacy Allies (DBA Senior Safety Watch), a volunteer-led initiative focused on AI literacy and digital safety for seniors and at-risk communities, today announced that it has officially become a nonprofit organization. With this milestone, Senior Safety Watch is expanding its collaboration with Futur1st™, an applied AI and digital transformation consulting firm, and actively recruiting additional volunteers to support its growing programs across North America.
Senior Safety Watch equips seniors, caregivers, and small community organizations with practical tools to recognize and respond to AI-enabled scams, high-pressure fraud, and other digital risks. Through live and virtual workshops, small-group training, and accessible resources, the organization helps participants understand how AI shows up in everyday interactions and how to stay safe without needing a technical background.
Nonprofit status will enable Senior Safety Watch to deepen partnerships with libraries, senior centers, community groups, and local agencies, while also opening new pathways for grants, sponsorships, and community support.
“Formal nonprofit status gives Senior Safety Watch the stability and structure we need to meet the scale of the problem,” said Erica Lamont, Founder of Futur1st and a core collaborator with Senior Safety Watch. “Scammers are rapidly adopting AI, and smaller communities are often the last to receive credible, accessible education. This step allows us to support more workshops, more caregivers, and more seniors with programs that are thoughtful, repeatable, and rooted in real-world use cases.”
“Our mission has always been to protect people, not to chase hype about technology,” said a spokesperson for Senior Safety Watch. “Becoming a nonprofit helps us build trust with partners and participants, and it also creates a clearer path for volunteers who want to lend their skills. We’re grateful to work with the community and Futur1st as we turn our best practices into structured programs that any community can adopt.”
Call for Volunteers
With nonprofit status in place, AI Literacy Allies - Senior Safety Watch is seeking additional volunteers to help expand its impact. Roles, responsibilities, and expectations are described in the organization’s official volunteer listing, which outlines opportunities in areas such as:
Workshop facilitation & support
Assisting with live or virtual sessions for seniors, caregivers, and community partners.Program design & curriculum support
Helping refine and adapt AI literacy and scam-prevention content for different audiences.Outreach & community partnerships
Connecting with local organizations, senior centers, nonprofits, and community groups.Content & communication
Supporting website updates, social media, and educational materials that translate complex topics into clear, reassuring language.
Prospective volunteers are encouraged to review the official Senior Safety Watch volunteer listing for detailed role descriptions and application information.
A practical approach to AI safety
Together, Senior Safety Watch and Futur1st are focused on:
Community-based workshops
Small-group sessions (typically 5–30 participants) hosted by local partners, both in-person and online.Scam pattern education
Plain-language breakdowns of common AI-enabled scams, including impersonation calls, “urgent” payment demands, tech support fraud, and other tactics that target seniors and at-risk individuals.Actionable next steps
Simple frameworks that help participants recognize when AI or automation may be involved, pause before responding, and safely verify claims or requests.Reusable playbooks for partners
AI-assisted playbooks and training kits, developed with Futur1st and Makebooks.ai, that community organizations can adapt to their own context while maintaining consistent safety guidance.
About Senior Safety Watch
Senior Safety Watch is a program of AI Literacy Allies, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping seniors, caregivers, and at-risk communities build practical AI literacy and digital safety skills. The organization designs and delivers workshops, webinars, and resources that explain how AI is used in scams, how to spot warning signs, and what steps to take to stay safe. Senior Safety Watch focuses on small-group learning, real stories, and empowering participants to protect themselves and those they care for.
About Futur1st™
Futur1st™ is an IT consulting and applied AI advisory firm that helps founders, nonprofits, and impact-driven organizations modernize their operations and deliver human-centered technology programs. Futur1st specializes in turning complex processes into practical, AI-powered playbooks and workflows that teams can adopt quickly, with a strong focus on digital literacy, community engagement, and sustainable transformation.
Media & Volunteer Contact
Senior Safety Watch
Media & Volunteer Inquiries: info@seniorsafetywatch.org
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Volunteer Opportunities: Refer to the official Senior Safety Watch volunteer listing at Idealist
Futur1st
Erica Lamont, Founder
Email: Erica@futur1st.com
Website: www.futur1st.com