House Manager Report 
February 12, 2025


1. Client Statistics
We served 375 households in January, 689 adults and 592 children. This is 14 households fewer than we served in December. In January we had 74 new clients. We averaged 19 households a day in January, and 26 households a day in December. 


2. Volunteers
We have 49 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
On Thursday, January 16th we received over 100 coats from Subaru of Ann Arbor through their "Subaru Loves to Help" initiative, partnering with Subaru of America Incorporation's "Operation Warm".

5. Community Outreach
On Martin Luther King Day we had eight students from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated volunteer with us. They did a lot of work in the children's department!

Students from the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health continue to volunteer with us. One of their core courses requires they complete two hours of volunteer work in the community. We are lucky to have them.

6. Facility Status
On Friday, February 7th we had our annual fire alarm inspection. They tested our fire alarm system and smoke detectors. There were no issues reported.

7. Safety Issues
None.

8. Incidents
February 10th, two clients were very aggressive and disrespectful toward our volunteers. We sent them a letter asking them to improve their behavior if they plan to return.


9. Areas that need attention
None.


10. Client Stories
A client came in less than three months since his last visit. He had a job interview coming that required clothes he did not have. We provided him with the clothes he needed for his interview.

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

Submitted by Gemaya Griffin, House Manager