Why I Work for Sheltering Arms

Jan Edwards
Director, Care Management and Caregiver Support

I work for Sheltering Arms Senior Services because of its effectiveness and who we serve: seniors. Sheltering Arms is progressive, the vanguard of aging in Houston. We have a strong board of directors and strategic plan. We develop new programs that improve our clients’ lives, but also the community. Whether it’s finding better ways to do something, filling in the gaps or investing in something that wasn’t there before, we are there, working on the cutting edge. I supervise the most dedicated, skilled and bright people who possess a commitment to our mission of promoting dignity and independence for older adults. Part of my duty as a social worker is giving back and contributing to gerontology’s future. We provide field training to graduate students specializing in gerontology at Unisity of Houston. We impact other students, too, some as far away as Hong Kong. The seniors are amazing. I am awed by the strength, resilience and wisdom they’ve gained going through times we only imagine.

Maribel Rodriguez
Contract Budget Manager, Housing and Energy Management

I work for Sheltering Arms Senior Services because I believe in its mission. As I see the elderly population increasing, my passion to serve seniors grows. I see them face so many challenges, and know that many have needs that would go unmet without assistance like Sheltering Arms Senior Services provides. I appreciate being able to educate seniors about energy efficiency and providing services to help them reduce energy consumption. I appreciate that we are able to reach out to the neediest and provide assistance. At the end of the day, it’s very satisfying knowing that I made a difference in at least one senior’s life. Even more rewarding is knowing I am working alongside more than 200 other Sheltering Arms employees who have made a difference in someone’s life, too.

Maribel Rodriguez, Contract Budget Manager, Housing and Energy Management