House Manager Report 
March 11, 2026

 

1. Client Statistics
We served 391 households in February, 759 adults and 627 children. That is 20 households fewer than we served in January. In February we had 69 new clients. We averaged 20 households a day in February and 21 households a day in January. 


2. Volunteers
We have 56 regular volunteers. 

On Saturday morning February 21 we had a volunteer meeting and conflict management training led by Belinda Dulin from The Dispute Resolution Center.


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
February 17 four members of the Pioneer High school House by the Side of the Road club volunteered with us. The mission of the club is to give back to our community by helping those in need. They do this by fundraising, volunteering, and donating to House by the Side of the Road to pay forward their duty of making our town, and community, a better place. 

February 20 three members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority volunteered with us.

5. Community Outreach
On February 20 I was interviewed by Lucy Ann Lance for her radio program. On the social connection app NextDoor Lucy saw our shelves were empty. She wanted to help by letting her listeners know more about us.

Maya, a Girl Scout, made 15 signs in three different languages for the toy and children’s rooms to earn her Silver Award.  On March 10, she delivered the signs to the House.

6. Facility Status
The elevator stopped working February 25.  Kone fixed it the next day.  March 4 the elevator was making a scrapping sound when it closed on the second floor.  Kone fixed it the same day.

7. Safety Issues
None.

8. Incidents
None.

9. Areas that need attention
None.

10. Client Stories
A client was evicted and all his possessions thrown away.  We were able to provide him with clothes and many household items.

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

Submitted by Gemaya Griffin, House Manager