House Manager Report 
April 15, 2026

 

1. Client Statistics
We served 444 households in March, 791 adults and 700 children. That is 53 households more than we served in February. In March we had 77 new clients. We averaged 22 households a day in March and 20 households a day in February. 


2. Volunteers
We have 52 regular volunteers. 


Our former volunteer Barbara Knapp passed away.  She was 94 years old. Barbara and her husband have done a lot for House by the Side of the Road. 

3. Donation Status
Our most pressing current needs are:
Small household appliances; microwaves, toasters, coffee pots, blenders, and fans
Blankets/comforters (all sizes)
Bed sheets (all sizes)
Towels and washcloths
Athletic shoes, both men’s and women’s
Pajamas for men, women, and children
Men’s jeans and athletic pants
Underwear (preferable new)
Can openers
Vacuum cleaners

4. Business/Community Contacts
March 20, we had six students from the University of Michigan’s Adventist Christian Fellowship volunteer with us.


April 2, the Huron High School Baseball team volunteered with us in two shifts.  Sixteen young men volunteered with us.


April 9, we had two people volunteer through the Michigan Medicine Executive Leadership Volunteer Program.

5. Community Outreach
House by the Side of the Road was chosen to receive $1,000 donation from Brown Chapel AME Church Community Grant at their annual Brotherhood Banquet. Grants are awarded to community groups, local businesses, and others who provide a spirit of encouragement and hope to citizens of Washtenaw County. 

6. Facility Status
April 15, a cross-connection control inspection was completed. It assures there is no inappropriate connection between sewer and water service lines.

7. Safety Issues
None.

8. Incidents
None.

9. Areas that need attention
None.

10. Client Stories
We have many clients who are homeless. The Delonis Center ends their winter shelter program March 31.  The first weeks of April we had many homeless people looking for sleeping bags, warm blankets, sleeping mats, and tents. One homeless man was sleeping in a parking structure.  He went to grab a bite to eat and hid his belongings. When he came back everything was gone.  He came to us to get new clothing and warm blankets.

11. Overall Appearance and Organization
The store, sorting, and tagging areas are looking well.

Submitted by Gemaya Griffin, House Manager