House Manager Report 
August 11, 2025


1. Client Statistics
We served 466 households in July, 879 adults and 789 children. That is 59 households more than we served in June. In July we had 99 new clients. We averaged 21 households a day in July, 19 households a day in June. 


2. Volunteers
We have 54 regular volunteers.


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
I was interviewed by Anita LeBlanc for the Ann Arbor City Guide the end of June.  In July a photographer came to the House to take pictures.  Last week Anita let me know the editors decided not to run the article in this year’s City Guide. They will run it next year.

5. Community Outreach
Wednesday, August 6, a group of ten middle school students from Dixboro United Methodist Church volunteered with us.

6. Facility Status
Our tile floors were polished again over the July 4th weekend.  It is suggested we have it done again over the Thanksgiving break.

August 7 board member Scott King power washed all our windows and screens from the outside.

The work to replace damaged and worn roof shingles, paid for by our landlord, State Street Enterprises LLC, was completed the first week of August.

7. Safety Issues
None.

8. Incidents
None.

9. Areas that need attention
None.

10. Client Stories
One of our clients, released from prison a few months ago, heard about the House by the Side of the Road at a dinner at Catholic Charities of Washtenaw County.  He was very happy to get clothing and a few small household items.  He still lives in transitional housing but is looking forward to shopping for more household items when he gets his own apartment.

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

Submitted by Gemaya Griffin, House Manager