House Manager Report 
June 14, 2025


1. Client Statistics
We served 438 households in May, 778 adults and 698 children. That is 38 households more than we served in April. In May we had 100 new clients. We averaged 21 households a day in May, 19 households a day in April. 


2. Volunteers
We have 51 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
The librarian at Bach and Pittsfield Elementary Schools donated books from those school libraries that had been removed from circulation. They would like those books to benefit those in our community who cannot afford a home library.

On June 7th we received items not claimed during a community swap event sponsored by First United Methodist Church Ann Arbor.  The church organizes the event to promote community, environmental and economic sustainability.

5. Community Outreach
In May a young girl ran a lemonade stand in front of her home and donated the profits to us.

6. Facility Status
On June 2nd Bluecolt Lighting replaced a light fixture above the check-out desk that wasn’t working.

On June 4th our landlord, State Street Enterprises LLC, started replacing shingles on our roof. The new shingles were not the same as those being replaced. The work has been postponed until appropriate shingles arrive.

7. Safety Issues
None.

8. Incidents
None.

9. Areas that need attention
None.


10. Client Stories
Some clients come to us when they are released from jail. Washtenaw County Jail Chaplain, Daniel Johnson, sometimes shops on their behalf.  He comes to the House to help the inmate get items they need to reenter society. 

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

Submitted by Gemaya Griffin, House Manager