House Manager Report 
January 14, 2025


1. Client Statistics
We served 389 households in December, 729 adults and 684 children. This is 32 households fewer than we served in November. In December we had 89 new clients. We averaged 26 households a day in December, and 23 households a day in November. 


2. Volunteers
We have 49 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
Pajamas for men, women, and children
Men’s jeans and athletic pants
Underwear (preferable new)
Can openers
Vacuum cleaners


4. Business/Community Contacts
The Presbyterian Women of First Presbyterian Church Ann Arbor made the final delivery from their “Undercover Operation” with a $600 check for our underwear restricted fund. They collected 683 items, new underwear, pajamas, and socks with a total value of $2,301! 

5. Community Outreach
Patty Sopita, whose son was born on Christmas Eve, made comfort/blessing bags for people in need. She and her family dropped them off at the House. Every year her son, who turned 6 this year, gives back to the community during his birthday month.  Their neighbors join in preparing the bags.

Since mid-January several students from the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health are volunteering with us. One of their core courses requires they complete two hours of volunteer work. They are great help!

6. Facility Status
During our winter break all our tile floors were stripped and waxed.  They look beautiful and shiny!

7. Safety Issues
None.

8. Incidents
None.

9. Areas that need attention
None.


10. Client Stories
A client recently lost his home with everything in it, his life savings, and his job. He literally lost everything except the clothes he was wearing. He has been sleeping in a friend’s basement. He chose clothes and toiletries, from the House, so he could start looking for employment and start rebuilding his life. 

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

Submitted by Gemaya Griffin, House Manager