August 17 Refugee Apartment Setup for a Colombian Family

Date: August 17, 2019

We at KindWorks are SUPER excited to be able to prepare the apartment for a family with one son age 6, from Colombia. They are arriving through International Rescue Committee. 

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 arrange furniture, organize the bedrooms and kitchen, put together and make beds, and hang art. Many hands make light work and it’s a lot of fun! **

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, 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: Zainub A.
Arm Chairs#1: Zainub A.
Coffee Table#1: Heidi M.
Side tables#1: Marti C.
#2: Marti C.
Living room table lamps#1: Hibah R.
#2: Hibah R.
Wall art (please no depictions of people or animals)#1: Marti C.
#2: via Diane K.
#3: previous donation *.
TV Table/stand#1: Scott *.
TV (good size, flat screen is much appreciated)#1: Jennifer & Randy via Kathy W.
Shoe rack (standing, not hanging pls)#1: Previous donations *.
Living room rug#1: green & grey rug via Diane K.
Dining room table for 4 people#1: Via Sue C.
Dining Chairs for 4 people#1: Alma M.
Dishes for 6+ people (plate, bowl)#1: orange set via Ruchi S.
Flatware for 6+ people#1: Kyori *.
Serving utensils#1: Arlene P.
Glassware (6+)#1: Frank C.
Tablecloth (table is round)#1: Kathy W.
#2: Prior donations *.
Cloth napkins (6+)#1: Previous donation *.
Pressure cooker (stovetop, non electric is preferred, with good condition silicone ring)#1: Shay & Logan M.
Large stock pots, with lids#1: Frank C.
#2: Prior donations *.
Sauce pans, large with lids (if non-stick, please ensure not scraped or old)#1: Frank C.
#2: Prior donations *.
Saute/frying pans, large#1: Frank C.
#2: Devoid & Brenda via Kathy W.
Baking dishes (pyrex or other)#1: Arlene P.
Baking sheet, set of 2-3#1: Previous donations *.
Knife Set#1: previous donations by Marti C.
Cutting Board set#1: Diane K via Kathy W.
Kettle (preferably stovetop)#1: Shay & Logan M.
6+ tea cups or mugs and tray#1: Debbie C.
Large serving platters#1: Frank, via Hibah & Troop 6432 *.
Pitcher (plastic or ceramic)#1: Frank, via Hibah & Troop 6432 *.
Mixing/serving bowls set#1: Frank C.
Kitchen utensils (spatula, spoons, pasta fork, ladle)#1: Kathy W.
Kitchen utensil holder#1: Debbie C.
Colander#1: Frank C.
Can opener#1: Frank C.
Food storage containers (ie tupperware, medium-large size)#1: Frank C.
Plastic wrap & aluminum foil#1: Arlene P.
Kitchen drain rack & mat#1: Frank C.
Kitchen towels, 2+#1: Arlene P.
Hot pads (2), oven mitt#1: Kathy W.
Front door mat#1: Catherine Christian M.
Bathroom rug/mat#1: Kathy W.
Kitchen trash can and box of garbage bags#1: Rekha R via Kathy W.
10 light bulbs for table lamps#1: Hibah R.
Dish soap (2+ large) and 4 sponges#1: Frank, via Hibah & Troop 6432 *.
Multi-purpose AND toilet cleaners#1: Debbie C.
Bucket and mop#1: Frank, via Hibah & Troop 6432 *.
Broom and dust pan#1: Diane K via Kathy W.
Toilet brush#1: Frank, via Hibah & Troop 6432 *.
Vacuum cleaner (clean, in working order)#1: Frank, via Hibah & Troop 6432 *.
Iron#1: Marti C via Kathy W.
Ironing Board w unstained cover#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
40 hangers#1: Arlene P.
Extension cord & power strip#1: Debbie C.
Basic tool kit (hammer, screwdrivers, nails, allen wrench)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Laundry hamper/basket#1: Kathy W.
Laundry detergent, large size#1: Shay & Logan M.
Drying rack for clothes or cord for stringing on Balcony#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Trash cans for bedrooms & bathroom#1: Rekha R via Kathy W.
#2: Debbie C.
New or very clean pillows (3)#1: previous donations by Diane K.
Ful bedframe#1: Previous donation *.
Full sheet set#1: Evelyn K via Kathy W.
Full mattress pad#1: Kathy W.
Full comforter#1: Evelyn K via Kathy W.
Full blanket#1: Marti C via Kathy W.
Bedside tables for parents' room#1: Scott *.
#2: Scott *.
Bedroom lamps#1: Hibah R.
#2: Hibah R.
Rug for bedrooms#1: Prior donations *.
Dressers#1: Scott *.
Twin bed frame#1: Debbie C.
Twin sheet set#1: Kathy W.
#2: Frank, via Hibah & Troop 6432 *.
Twin mattress pad#1: Kathy W.
Twin blanket#1: Prior donations *.
Twin comforter#1: Kathy W.
Closet storage (hanging or plastic) storage units#1: Diane K via Kathy W.
#2: Prior donations *.
Wheelchair for the man#1: via Kathy W.
3 Towel sets: large adult size bath size, hand towel, wash cloth#1: Hibah R.
Toilet paper (10+) and paper towels (6+)#1: Shay & Logan M.
3 Bar or Liquid soap#1: Shay & Logan M.
3 bottles of shampoo (extra moisturizing much appreciated)#1: Shay & Logan M.
3 toothbrushes & toothpaste#1: Shay & Logan M.
2 deodorants#1: Shay & Logan M.
Shaving cream and razors for 1 man & 1 woman#1: Frank, via Hibah & Troop 6432 *.
Feminine hygiene sanitary pads, 2 large bags/boxes (NO tampons please)#1: Frank, via Hibah & Troop 6432 *.
Basic First Aid Kit#1: Shay & Logan M.
Alarm clock#1: Frank, via Hibah & Troop 6432 *.
Paper, pens, envelopes, stamps#1: Debbie C.
Jelly (Standard size)#1: Kathy W.
Sugar (Pourable), 5lbs#1: Lila via Kathy W.
Salt (Iodized, Standard size)#1: Arlene P.
Black Pepper (Standard size)#1: Arlene P.
Cooking Oil (Vegetable, 48OZ)#1: Kathy W.
Black beans, dry#1: Arlene P.
Hibiscus flowers (dry) or Horchata drink mix#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bag of Maseca Instant Corn Flour#1: Kathy W.
Rice 10+ lbs#1: Kathy W.
Spaghetti#1: Kathy W.
Tomato Paste (4+ cans)#1: Arlene P.
Potatoes, onions, garlic, yuca#1: Arlene P.
Fresh vegetables: tomatoes, carrots, cilantro#1: Arlene P.
Fresh fruit: apples, bananas, limes#1: Arlene P.
1 gallon whole milk#1: Arlene P.
Queso fresco#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Eggs#1: Arlene P.
Cereal & snacks, cookies etc#1: Kathy W.
Spices (whole ancho chiles, oregano, hulled pumpkin seeds, cloves, cinnamon, bay leaves, annatto/achiote)#1: Arlene P.
Help set-up the apartment 11am in Riverdale, MD 20737#1: Kathy W.
#2: Debbie C.
#3: Shay M.
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