According to Alice Watson (1984), who wrote on the history of the Jamaica Service Program for Older Adults (JSPOA), it is stated that the agency was formed from a precedent community effort in the 1970s by local agencies, churches, and organizations observing the need for more sufficient, low-cost senior housing. The agency formed a partnership that sponsored the construction of the Conlon-Lihfe Towers, a 216-unit structure built under private auspices as a full operation and now overseen by the New York City Housing Authority. Once it became apparent that housing would be built, there were issues that remained a central concern, such as changing a number of services to allow older people to remain in the community. For a time, the community had done well to develop housing that allowed older people to remain in their community. However, other crucial services were unavailable. “At the time only two senior centers served the area. There were no senior health clinics, few recreational programs, no education or transportation services for seniors, few in-home services (other than those for Medicaid eligibility), and no programs to promote safety, a major concern of the elderly. services brought changes that were implemented. In the year 1972, the efforts of this creation led to the establishment of the non-profit unit, Jamaica Service Program for Older Adults (JSPOA). The facilities wanted to have a program that would help seniors in the Southeast Queens, NY community, which is primarily made up of African Americans, Indians, Hispanics and whites. The founders grew up in this neighborhood and were inspired to give back to their roots. One of the ways they did this... middle of paper... the agency is a busy, clean environment and the staff is organized and friendly. The elderly are well engaged in their activities and are very active. The JSPOA Friendship Center offers several engaging activities for its members such as arts and crafts, exercise classes, dance classes, computer classes, dominoes and even outdoor trips. The field placement gave me an idea of ​​what the center is about and what it has to offer. For example, I saw that the elderly people in the center were very enthusiastic about their work and were very involved in their activities. They were so excited to share their findings, such as their beautiful arts and crafts. Overall, the seniors at the center appeared very satisfied with the services and programs available to them, as well as the relationships they created with each other by being members of this center.