House Manager Report 
October 3, 2025


1. Client Statistics
We served 475 households in September, 877 adults and 792 children. That is 40 households less than we served in August. In September we had 96 new clients. We averaged 23 households a day in September, 25 households a day in August. 

2. Volunteers
We have 56 regular volunteers.  

On Saturday September 20 we had our volunteer party at a volunteer’s yard.  The food was great and the weather was nice.  The volunteers enjoyed playing bingo led by Board member Venus DePena, and appreciated the gift card prizes the board provided.

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

We are again overwhelmed by women’s clothes and will not accept donations of women’s clothes until October 24.

4. Business/Community Contacts
On Tuesday, September 16 we had two employees from Sun Communications volunteer with us. We appreciated the work they did.

5. Community Outreach
Bus drivers of the Durham School Service, Ann Arbor Transportation Office did a drive for us. On Wednesday October 1st they dropped of their donations, including many household items, our most needed category, and clothes.

6. Facility Status
None.

7. Safety Issues
None.

8. Incidents
On September 22 there was a client who was aggressive. The Board has been provided an incident report relating to the event.

9. Areas that need attention
None.

10. Client Stories
Some of our clients were homeless and just received housing.  They were very grateful for household items they were able to get at House by the Side of the Road.

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

Submitted by Gemaya Griffin, House Manager