July 24 Home Setup for Congolese Family of 6 in Germantown, MD

Date: July 24, 2019

KindWorks will prepare the home for a Congolese family with 4 children. The boys are 10 and 4 yrs old, the daughter is 9, and the baby boy is 10 months old.

Please join us as we transform their empty townhouse into a fully furnished, warm and welcoming home for them. We will unload and 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!  Please consider donating any of your dignity condition (used but perfectly clean and good – like you would hand down to a close relative!) items, or purchase items for this project.**

KindWorks is thrilled to welcome volunteers from GlaxoSmithKline as they participate in this setup!

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 KindWorks Home Set-ups HERE. 

Many, many thanks!

Sincerely, Alexa Abdelatey, KindWorks Apartment Coordinator

 

**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: leather loveseat & chair fr Julian & white sectional fr Marti *.
Arm Chairs#1: leather loveseat & chair fr Julian & white sectional fr Marti *.
Coffee Table#1: Ruchi S.
Side tables#1: Joellen *.
#2: Via Sue C.
Living room table lamps#1: Diane K.
#2: Joellen *.
Wall art (please no depictions of people or animals)#1: Diane K.
#2: Jennifer M.
#3: Ruchi S.
TV Table/stand#1: Joellen *.
TV (good size, flat screen is much appreciated)#1: Rachel G.
Shoe rack (standing, not hanging pls)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Living room rug#1: Pascal E.
Dining room table for 6+ people#1: Merve *.
Dining Chairs for 6+ people#1: Merve *.
Storage stand for kitchen (microwave etc)#1: Merve *.
Dishes for 6+ people (plate, bowl)#1: previous donation *.
Flatware for 6+ people#1: Ruchi S.
Serving utensils#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Glassware (6+)#1: Previous donations *.
Tablecloth#1: Hour S.
#2: Previous donations *.
Cloth napkins (6+)#1: Jennifer M.
Microwave#1: Rachel G.
Pressure cooker (stovetop, non electric is preferred, with good condition silicone ring)#1: Diane K.
Large stock pots, with lids#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Previous donations *.
Sauce pans, large with lids (if non-stick, please ensure not scraped or old)#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Previous donations *.
Saute/frying pans, large#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Previous donations *.
Baking dishes (pyrex or other)#1: Previous donations *.
Baking sheet, set of 2-3#1: Previous donations *.
Knife Set#1: Alexa A.
Cutting Board set#1: Previous donations *.
Kettle#1: Previous donations *.
Tea pot, large#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Coffee maker#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Large serving platters#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Ruchi S.
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Pitcher (plastic or ceramic)#1: Kathy W.
Mixing/serving bowls set#1: Previous donations *.
Kitchen utensils (spatula, spoons, pasta fork, ladle)#1: Previous donations *.
Kitchen utensil holder#1: Previous donations *.
Colander#1: Previous donations *.
Can opener#1: Previous donations *.
Food storage containers (ie tupperware, medium-large size)#1: Deb L.
Plastic wrap & aluminum foil#1: Sabahat N.
Kitchen drain rack & mat#1: Sabahat N.
Kitchen towels, 2+#1: Jennifer M.
Hot pads (2), oven mitt#1: Jennifer M.
Front door mat#1: Diane K.
Bathroom rug/mat#1: Previous donations *.
Kitchen trash can and box of garbage bags#1: Amanda H.
10 light bulbs for table lamps#1: Sabahat N.
Dish soap (2+ large) and 4 sponges#1: Sabahat N.
Multi-purpose AND toilet cleaners#1: Sabahat N.
Bucket and mop#1: Diane K.
Broom and dust pan#1: Amanda H.
Toilet brush#1: Debbie C.
Vacuum cleaner (clean, in working order)#1: Previous donations *.
Iron#1: Previous *.
Ironing Board w unstained cover#1: Previous donations *.
40 hangers#1: Previous donations *.
Extension cord & power strip#1: Previous donations *.
Basic tool kit (hammer, screwdrivers, nails, allen wrench)#1: Nikki B.
Laundry hamper/basket#1: Diane K.
Laundry detergent, large size#1: Sabahat N.
Drying rack for clothes or cord for stringing on Balcony#1: Amanda H.
Trash cans for bedrooms & bathroom#1: Kathy W.
#2: Sabahat N.
New or very clean pillows#1: Previous donations *.
Bedside tables#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Previous donations *.
#3: Previous donations *.
#4: Previous donations *.
Bedroom lamps#1: Diane K.
#2: Kathy W.
#3: baby room lamp J.
#4: Ruchi S.
Rug for bedroom#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Previous donations *.
Dressers#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Ruchi S.
#3: Filicia D.
King size sheet sets (family has a king bed)#1: Ruchi S.
#2: Diane K via Kathy W.
King size comforter#1: Nasreen *.
King size blanket#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Twin bed may include mattress if spotlessly clean#1: bunk bed, gift of Sleep in Heavenly Peace *.
#2: bunk bed, gift of shpbeds.com *.
#3: Rachel G.
Twin sheet set (extras welcome)#1: Jennifer M.
#2: Jennifer M.
#3: Sleep in Heavenly Peace *.
Twin mattress pad#1: Evelyn K via Kathy W.
#2: Evelyn K via Kathy W.
#3: Kathy W.
Twin blanket#1: Ruchi S.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Twin comforters (need 2 boys' & 1 girl's)#1: Ruchi S.
#2: Kathryn D.
#3: SHP *.
Crib#1: Rachel G.
Crib sheets#1: Rachel G.
Toys & Books for 9 yr old girl#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Jennifer M.
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Closet storage (hanging or plastic) storage units#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Kathy W.
Towel set: large adult size bath size, hand towel, wash cloth#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Previous donations *.
Towel set: child size/pattern#1: Jennifer M.
#2: Jennifer M.
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Toilet paper (10+) and paper towels (6+)#1: Naana B.
Small watering can (Lota)#1: Previous donations *.
4 Bar or Liquid soap#1: Debbie C.
4 bottles of shampoo (extra moisturizing much appreciated)#1: Naana B.
4 toothbrushes & toothpaste#1: Naana B.
2 deodorant#1: Jennifer M.
Shaving cream and razors for 1 man & 1 woman#1: Troop 6432 *.
Feminine hygiene sanitary pads, 2 large bags/boxes (NO tampons please)#1: Previous donations *.
Basic First Aid Kit#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Alarm clock#1: Previous donations *.
Paper, pens, envelopes, stamps#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Jelly (Standard size)#1: Debbie C.
Sugar (Pourable), 5lbs#1: Debbie C.
Salt (Iodized, Standard size)#1: Naana B.
Pepper (Standard size)#1: Naana B.
Cooking Oil (Vegetable, 48OZ)#1: Ruchi S.
Tea (preferably whole leaf green)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Dry lentils (red & brown)#1: Deb L.
Tomato Paste (4+ cans)#1: Debbie C.
Cereal & snacks, cookies etc#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Pasta and sauce#1: Ruchi S.
Rice 10+ lbs#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Congolese spices#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Potatoes & onions#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Fresh produce (carrots, apples, bananas, etc)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
1 gallon whole milk#1: Jessica Q.
1 carton whole milk yogurt#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Welcome Meal#1: Welcome Meal Club *.
Help set-up the apartment 10:30am in Germantown, MD#1: Kathy W.
#2: Naana B.
#3: Debbie C.
#4: Sana S.
#5: Jennifer G.
#6: Alicia M.
#7: Madrombe M.
#8: Aaron M.
#9: Carol N.
#10: (empty) - sign-ups closed