April 13 No Lost Generation Apartment Setup for Afghan Family with 5 Children

Date: April 13, 2019

On April 13, KindWorks will prepare the apartment for an Afghan family arriving to our area through Lutheran Social Services. The family has three boys, ages 9, 8 and 7, and 2 girls, ages 12 and 4. The apartment is located in Falls Church, near Alexandria, VA.

We are excited to welcome No Lost Generation at American University, a group ‘committed to solidarity with refugees in the international community…in a growing movement of hopeful students who believe in the potential of safe communities, where refugees are welcome’.

Please join us as we transform an empty apartment into fully furnished, warm and welcoming home for them. Come for an hour or two to bring your donations, arrange furniture, organize the bedrooms and kitchen, put together and make beds, lay out toys and hang art. Many hands make light work and it’s a lot of fun! **

We are thrilled to welcome a new community partner, Bookstore Movers, who will deliver the big furniture to the apartment. We look forward to our partnership with them and appreciate the hard work that their efficient and excellent movers will provide!

Please email Alexa at aabdelatey@earthlink.net or call/text (540) 538-9696 at any time in the process if you have questions. 

If you would like to participate but are unable to bring items or volunteer, please consider a financial donation in support of the KindWorks Refugee program HERE. 

Many, many thanks!

Sincerely, Alexa Abdelatey & Sue Cohn, KindWorks Apartment Coordinators

 

**as with all KindWorks projects, when you register you do so with the understanding that volunteering may involve physical activity, the handling of sharp objects and cooking apparatus, the lifting of heavy objects, contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons, and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury and/or damage, and you agree to assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage.

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Sofa#1: Nasreen *.
Arm Chairs#1: Josie *.
#2: Prior donation, 2 wing chairs *.
Coffee Table#1: Prior donation *.
Side tables#1: Prior donation *.
#2: Salma *.
Living room table lamps#1: Heidi M.
#2: via Diane K.
TV Table/stand#1: Melanie T v Diane K.
TV -large, flat screen appreciated#1: Jennifer G.
Shoe rack (standing, not hanging pls)#1: Lisa Newma v.
Living room rug#1: Via Kathy W.
Dining room table for 7 people#1: Lisa Newman via Sue *.
Dining Chairs for 7 people#1: Lisa Newman via Sue *.
Dishes for 7+ people (plate, bowl)#1: Diane K.
Flatware for 7+ people#1: Emily G v Diane K.
Serving utensils#1: Nancy W v Diane K.
Glassware (7+)#1: Ann K.
Tablecloth (preferably rectangular)#1: Prior donation V.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Cloth napkins (7+)#1: Diane K.
Pressure cooker (stovetop, non electric is preferred, with good condition silicone ring)#1: Maureen R v Diane K.
Large stock pots, with lids#1: prior donation via Sue C.
#2: Deb L.
Sauce pans, large with lids (if non-stick, please ensure not scraped or old)#1: prior donation via Sue C.
#2: Alexa A.
Saute/frying pans, large#1: Prior donation V.
#2: Alexa A.
Baking dishes (pyrex or other)#1: Glens Garden Club *.
Baking sheet, set of 2-3#1: Glens Garden Club *.
Knife Set#1: Alexa A.
Cutting Board set#1: Prior donation V.
Tea kettle (preferably stovetop)#1: Prior donation V.
8+ tea cups (preferably glass) and tray#1: Prior donation V.
Large serving platters#1: Prior donors *.
#2: prior donation via Sue *.
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Pitcher (plastic or ceramic)#1: Prior donors *.
Mixing/serving bowls set#1: Prior donors *.
Kitchen utensils (spatula, spoons, pasta fork, ladle)#1: prior donation via Sue C.
Kitchen utensil holder#1: Ann K.
Colander#1: Prior donors *.
Can opener#1: previous donation fr Mike M.
Food storage containers (ie tupperware, medium-large size)#1: Nancy w v Diane K.
#2: Glens Garden Club *.
Plastic wrap & aluminum foil#1: Alexa A.
Kitchen drain rack & mat#1: Katherine FW v Diane K.
Kitchen towels, 2+#1: Diane K.
Hot pads (2), oven mitt#1: Diane K.
Front door mat#1: Diane K.
Bathroom rug/mat#1: Prior donation V.
#2: Sara B via Diane K.
Kitchen trash can and box of garbage bags#1: Multiple previous donors *.
10 light bulbs for table lamps#1: via Patricia L.
Dish soap (2+ large) and 4 sponges#1: Glens Garden Club *.
Multi-purpose cleaner, bucket and mop, broom and dust pan#1: previous donation fr Mike M.
Toilet cleaner and brush#1: Diane K.
Vacuum cleaner#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Iron#1: Mallika S.
Ironing Board w unstained cover#1: Mallika S.
100 hangers#1: Diane K.
Extension cord & power strip#1: previous donation fr Mike M.
Basic tool kit (hammer, screwdrivers, nails, allen wrench)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Laundry hamper/baskets#1: Aline B.
#2: NLG A.
Laundry detergent, large size#1: Sheryl I.
#2: Sheryl I.
Drying rack for clothes or Cord for stringing on the balcony#1: Diane K.
Trash cans for 2 bedrooms#1: Kathy w v Diane K.
Bathroom trash cans#1: Mallika S.
New or very clean pillows (2 per slot, Walmart has decent, inexpensive ones)#1: Diane K.
Full bed frame#1: Multiple previous donors *.
Full sheet set#1: Via Patricia L.
Full mattress pad#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Full comforter#1: Via Patricia L.
Full blanket#1: Multiple previous donors *.
Bedside tables for parent room#1: via Kathy W.
#2: via Kathy W.
Bedroom lamps for parent room (often these apartments have no ceiling lighting)#1: Heidi M.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Rug for parents' room#1: Shay & Logan M.
Rug for children's rooms#1: Abby G & Alexa A.
Bedside tables for children's rooms#1: Multiple previous donors *.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Lamps for children's rooms#1: Multiple previous donors *.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Dressers#1: Hedy E.
#2: pink dresser via Kathy W.
#3: multicolor via Diane K.
5 Twin bed frames#1: Multiple previous donors *.
Twin sheet sets (extras welcome)#1: Pink & green, Carol G.
#2: Red flannel *.
#3: Fahmey A.
#4: Fahmey A.
#5: Multiple prior donors *.
Twin mattress pad (new or excellent condition & completely unstained)#1: Prior donor *.
#2: Prior donor *.
#3: Fahmey A.
#4: Fahmey A.
#5: Multiple prior donors *.
Twin comforter#1: Girls duvet, previous donation *.
#2: Girls duvet, previous donation *.
#3: Boy’s duvet, prev via Jenn M.
#4: prior donation via Sue C.
#5: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Twin warm blanket#1: Carol G.
#2: Sara B v Diane K.
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#5: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Toys & Books for children#1: Multiple prior donors *.
Backpacks filled with basic school supplies#1: Multiple prior donors *.
Closet storage (hanging or plastic) storage units#1: via Diane K.
2 Towel sets (bath & hand towels, wash cloth)#1: prior donation via Sue *.
#2: Fahmey A.
#3: Fahmey A.
Towel sets for 4yr old girl and 7 yr old boy#1: Fahmey A.
Toilet paper (10+) and paper towels (6+)#1: Fahmey A.
Small watering can/Lota#1: Fahmey A.
7 Bar or Liquid soap#1: Sheryl I.
7 bottles of shampoo#1: Sheryl I.
7 toothbrushes & toothpaste#1: Sheryl I.
2 deodorant#1: Diane K.
Shaving cream and razors for 2 adults#1: Diane K.
Feminine hygiene sanitary pads, 2 large bags/boxes (NO tampons please)#1: Prior via Sheryl I.
Basic First Aid Kit#1: NLG A.
Alarm clock#1: previous donation fr Mike M.
Paper, pens, envelopes, stamps#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Jelly (Standard size)#1: NLG A.
Sugar (Pourable), 5lbs#1: NLG A.
Salt (Iodized, Standard size)#1: NLG A.
Pepper (Standard size)#1: NLG A.
Cooking Oil (Vegetable, 48OZ)#1: NLG A.
Tea (preferably Afghan, whole leaf green)#1: NLG A.
Dry lentils (red & brown)#1: Kim R.
Tomato Paste (4+ cans)#1: NLG A.
Potatoes & onions#1: NLG A.
Fresh produce (carrots, apples, bananas, etc)#1: NLG A.
1 gallon whole milk#1: NLG A.
1 carton whole milk yogurt#1: NLG A.
Cereal & snacks, cookies etc#1: Sheryl I.
#2: NLG A.
Pasta and sauce#1: Sheryl I.
Rice 10+ lbs#1: NLG A.
Welcome Meal of Afghan food for 7#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Afghan spices (garam masala, Shan brand spice mixes, cumin, red pepper, cardamon pods)#1: Kimberly R.
Set-up the apartment Saturday April 13, 10am#1: 10-15 students fr No Lost Generation *.
#2: Taimur C.
#3: Aline B.
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#5: (empty) - sign-ups closed