House Manager Report 
November 14, 2024

1. Client Statistics
We served 485 households in October, 861 adults and 823 children. This is 48 households more than we served in September. In October we had 89 new clients. We averaged 22 households a day in October, and 22 households a day in September.

2. Volunteers
We have 50 regular volunteers.


3. Donation Status
Our most pressing current needs are:
Winter coats in all sizes

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
Children’s clothes sizes 24 months and up, particularly size 6-8 boy’s pants and girl's pants, long sleeved shirts, sweaters, and hoodies, all sizes 6 to 8
Pajamas for men, women, and children
Men’s jeans and athletic pants
Underwear (preferably new)

Can openers
Vacuum cleaners


4. Business/Community Contacts

Tuesday, November 12, I gave a presentation about House by the Side of the Road at a University of Michigan Provost Staff meeting. Their staff will have a donation drive and volunteer with us in December.


The Dexter Library will soon be promoting House by the Side of the Road in their Giving Display.


5. Community Outreach
Saturday, November 9, we had 22 students from the Community Service Committee in the Health Sciences Scholars Program at the University of MIchigan volunteer with us. We were able to hang winter clothes from 30 bins we had in storage.


6. Facility Status
On Wednesday, May 15, Kone Elevator installed a phone in our elevator at 2051 S State. We received a State of Michigan Elevator Certificate of Use August 7.

7. Safety Issues
None


8. Incidents

None

9. Areas that need attention
None

10. Client Stories
October 24 we had a new client come to the House with a friend who had known him since kindergarten. In July the client, riding his bicycle, was hit by a car. He has been blind since the accident and is not expected to regain his sight. He was soon to meet his 15 year old daughter for the first time since the accident.

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


Submitted by Gemaya Griffin, House Manager