Jewels by Jenkins
Crafting Comfort One Bead At A Time
My inspiration
After losing my father, the inspiration for making these bracelets came from a family friend and my new guardian, Drew Wilson, who introduced me to his family. They quickly became an extension of my own. A few weeks after my dad’s passing, his mother—now my “Nannie”—would sit with me, and we’d make jewelry together. I especially loved making bracelets. Every day, I wear the one I made in honor of my dad, and it always brings a smile to my face.
Through Jenkins Jewels, I hope the bracelets I create and deliver to hospice locations offer a sense of comfort to other children, just as mine did for me during such a difficult time.
About Me:
Hello, my name is Elizabeth Jenkins, and I am a 16-year-old junior at American Heritage in Boca Raton, Florida. On October 27, 2021, I lost my father while he was in hospice. That experience deeply shaped me and inspired me to find a way to bring comfort to children who have faced similar loss.
After my father passed, I was by Drew Wilson, who welcomed me into his family with open arms. Among them was his mother, Infa Wilson, who made me feel truly at home. She introduced me to jewelry-making, especially bracelets, and through our time together, I found both healing and inspiration. My father and Infa are the heart behind this business, and my goal is to create something meaningful that offers solace and connection to those who need it most.
The inspiration behind Jewels by Jenkins stems from the understanding that children experiencing a hospice journey often need extra support but may find it difficult to ask for help. We recognize the importance of offering them a tangible reminder that they are not alone. Jewels by Jenkins is built on compassion and empathy, dedicated to providing comfort and connection to these children and their families during such a challenging time.
All About Us
Jewels by Jennkins hopeful will have a profound impact on the lives of numerous children and families dealing with the difficulties of hospice care. We want to see firsthand the ability of human connection to bring solace and hope in the face of hardship through our bracelets and notes. Those who are most in need want to benefit from our kind acts by smiling, feeling warm, and experiencing moments of comfort.
At Jewels by Jenkins, we handcraft each bracelet with care and pair it with an encouraging note, specially designed for children whose families are receiving hospice care. Every bracelet serves as a heartfelt reminder that they are not alone. Our mission is to provide comfort, resilience, and a sense of community during times of uncertainty and loss. We aim to collaborate with hospice centers to ensure these bracelets are readily available at front desks, offering support to children whenever they need it most.
What We Do:
Our Mission
Jewels by Jenkins has a mission to provide consolation and assistance to children whose families are receiving care from a hospice. Our objective is to use meaningful personalized notes and handmade bracelets to spread optimism and encouragement during difficult circumstances.
Crafting comfort one bead at a time.
