The Thelma II

Each piece in this collection was handcrafted with love by volunteers from Paramount using natural gemstones. Thank you, Paramount, for supporting JASA and the 40,000+ older New Yorkers we serve each year!

Thelma is 89 years old and benefits from JASA's Home-Delivered Meals program. She was born in Brooklyn, where she and her husband also raised their children. Thelma enjoys reminiscing about the days she used to spend at the beach with her family, especially seeing her daughter’s first steps on the sand. Thelma first found JASA when her husband of 60 years was struggling to eat. He wasn’t doing well and needed help with nutrition. JASA’s staff took time to interview them and listen to what they needed. Thanks to their JASA case manager, the couple started receiving home-delivered meals.

Unfortunately, Thelma’s husband passed away two years ago. It was a big adjustment for Thelma, and she started attending the bereavement groups that JASA offered. She continues to receive JASA’s home-delivered meals. She says they are a blessing, especially now that cooking and shopping are even more of a challenge. Thelma’s case manager continues to support her and even helped her get a vaccine appointment close to home.

“I can’t begin to tell you how much I appreciate my JASA social worker. I’m so lucky to have her. She helped me with my vaccine, doctor appointments, food, and so much more. She is a blessing and I feel so lucky to have her in my life. She’s remarkable.”