1. Client Statistics
We served 515 households in September, 959 adults and 787 children. That is 51
households more than in August. In September we had 115 new clients. We averaged
25 households a day in September and 22 in August.

2. Volunteers
We have 63 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 Sunday, September 27, 13 members of West Side United Methodist Church and
three children volunteered with us as part of "The Church Has Left the Building", a
district-wide initiative where churches serve their local communities. Together, they
hung numerous bins of winter clothing from our storage, while three kids tagged over
150 pairs of socks. The next day, eight high school students from their youth group kept
the momentum going, sorting toys and hanging up more clothes.

We have a donor knitting hats for our us! She will ship her handmade hats to us from
California before snow starts falling.

5. Community Outreach
From September 15 to October 15, House by the Side of the Road is the recipient of the
Briarwood Macy’s Charity Round-Up. Shoppers can support us at checkout by rounding
up their in-store purchases to the nearest dollar, donating their change directly to us.

6. Facility Status
No change.

7. Safety Issues
None.


8. Incidents
None.

9. Areas that need attention
None.

10. Client Stories

This month, a woman from Nigeria came to shop with us. She told our checkout
volunteer that the House is a lifesaver. With eight people living in her household, she
said they are all going to be so happy.


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

House Manager Report
October 6, 2026​

Submitted by Gemaya Griffin, House Manager