UPDATED March 14 Afternoon Home Setup for a large Congolese Family in Hyattsville

Date: March 14, 2020

KindWorks will prepare two apartments for a large Congolese family. There are EIGHT children ; 5 girls/young women (ages 7, 11, 14, 17, 24) will live with the parents, and the THREE young adult men (20, 23, 30) will have a small apartment nearby. They are arriving through International Rescue Committee.

We invite you to join us as we transform the empty apartments into fully furnished, warm and welcoming homes for them. Come for an hour or two (or three this time!) to arrange furniture, organize the bedrooms and kitchens, put together and make beds, lay out toys for the youngest children, and hang art. Many hands make light work and it’s a lot of fun!**

Thank you for donating good, dignity quality furniture and furnishings. All items should be clean, unstained, and 100% pet-hair-, cobweb- and smoke -free.

KindWorks’ excellent professional moving partner, Bookstore Movers, will be delivering living and dining room furniture for this setup, and we appreciate their help very much! The beds will be purchased by International Rescue Committee as they must be new.

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, Sue, Diane & Kathy, KindWorks Home Setup Team

**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 for family apartment#1: Jessica G.
4 Arm Chairs#1: Jessica G.
Coffee Table#1: Kate D.
#2: Brigitt B.
Side tables#1: Debbie C.
#2: Debbie C.
#3: Debbie C.
#4: Via Sue C.
Living room table lamps#1: Sigrid B via Diane K.
#2: Sigrid B via Diane K.
#3: Lyz C.
#4: Lyz C.
Wall art (please no depictions of people or animals)#1: Diane K.
#2: Debbie C.
#3: Kristen W.
#4: Zaiba H.
TV Table/stand#1: Debbie C.
#2: Elizabeth P.
TV (good size, flat screen is much appreciated)#1: Kathy W.
#2: Jennifer G.
Shoe rack (standing, not hanging pls)#1: Jessica V.
Living room rug#1: Hannah S.
#2: Hannah S.
Dining room table for 10 people#1: Maryam E.
Dining Chairs for 10 people#1: Maryam E.
Small dining table with 3 chairs#1: Diane K or Jessica G.
Dishes for 10+ people (plate, bowl)#1: Sue C.
Flatware for 10+ people#1: Sue C.
Serving utensils#1: Jessica M.
Glassware (10+)#1: Jennifer S via Kathy W.
Tablecloth#1: Tracey C.
#2: Sue C.
Cloth napkins (10+)#1: Jessica V.
Pressure cooker (stovetop, non electric is preferred, with good condition silicone ring)#1: Jessica M.
Large stock pots, with lids#1: Previous donations *.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Sauce pans, large with lids (if non-stick, please ensure not scraped or old)#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Previous donations *.
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Saute/frying pans, large#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Previous donations *.
#3: Jessica M.
Baking dishes (pyrex or other)#1: Diane K.
#2: Previous donations *.
#3: Beth K.
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Baking sheet, set of 2-3#1: Juliann via Kathy W.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Knife Set#1: Sue C.
#2: Karen H.
Cutting Board set#1: Diane K.
#2: Zaiba H.
Tea kettle (preferably stovetop)#1: Reyna C.
#2: Gaithersburg Presbyterian Church *.
Tea pot, large (to serve tea)#1: Zara H.
#2: Beth K.
10+ tea cups and tray (preferably glass)#1: Jessica V.
Large serving platters#1: Juliann via Kathy W.
#2: Andrea C via Kathy W.
#3: Sue C.
#4: Sue C.
#5: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Pitcher (plastic or ceramic)#1: Debbie C.
#2: Sue C.
Mixing/serving bowls set#1: Jessica V.
#2: Sue C.
Kitchen utensils (spatula, spoons, pasta fork, ladle)#1: Janna M via Kathy W.
#2: Sue C.
Kitchen utensil holder#1: Deb L.
#2: Deb L.
Colander#1: Andrea C via Kathy W.
#2: Sue C.
Can opener#1: Brigitte B.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Food storage containers (ie tupperware, medium-large size)#1: Diane K.
#2: Previous donations *.
Plastic wrap & aluminum foil#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Previous donations *.
Kitchen drain rack & mat#1: Previous donations *.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Kitchen towels, 2+#1: Jessica V.
#2: Jessica G v.
Hot pads (2), oven mitt#1: Sue C.
#2: Previous donations *.
Front door mat#1: Deb L.
#2: Deb L.
Bathroom rug/mat#1: Jessica V.
#2: Jessica G v.
Kitchen trash can and box of garbage bags#1: Sue C.
#2: Previous donations *.
10 light bulbs for table lamps#1: Previous donations *.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Dish soap (2+ large) and 4 sponges#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Multi-purpose AND toilet cleaners#1: Jessica V.
#2: Sue C.
Bucket and mop#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Broom and dust pan#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Toilet brush#1: Diane K.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Vacuum cleaner (clean, in working order)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Iron#1: Previous donations *.
Ironing Board w unstained cover#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
60 hangers#1: Debbie C.
#2: Previous donation *.
Extension cord & power strip#1: Juliann via Kathy W.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Basic tool kit (hammer, screwdrivers, nails, allen wrench)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Laundry hamper/basket#1: Sue C.
#2: Elizabeth P.
#3: Brigitte B.
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Laundry detergent, large size#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Previous donations *.
Drying rack for clothes (NOT the basic walmart one, it breaks easily!)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Trash cans for bedrooms & bathroom#1: Juliann via Kathy W.
#2: Kathy W.
#3: Debbie C.
#4: Sue C.
#5: Diane K.
New or very clean pillows (2 per slot)#1: Deb L.
#2: 5 fr John W.
#3: Kristen W.
Bedside tables for 4 bedrooms#1: Lyz C.
#2: Jessica G.
#3: Jessica G.
#4: Sue C.
#5: Jen D via Diane K.
Bedroom lamps#1: Diane K.
#2: Lyz C.
#3: Lyz C.
#4: Joan K via Diane K.
#5: Joan K via Diane K.
#6: Cecilia S.
Rug for bedrooms#1: Maryam E.
#2: Blue for boys’ room previous donation *.
#3: Cecilia S.
#4: Jessica M.
Dressers#1: Beth K.
#2: shelving units via Diane K.
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#5: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Full comforter#1: Carol K via Kathy W.
Full blanket#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Full sheet set#1: JoAn K via Diane K.
#2: Sue C.
Full mattress pad#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Twin comforter#1: Lyz C.
#2: Lyz C.
#3: Lyz C.
#4: Lyz C.
#5: Lyz C.
#6: Sue C.
#7: Previous donations *.
#8: Debbie C.
Twin warm blanket#1: Diane K.
#2: Sue C.
#3: Beth K.
#4: Beth K.
#5: Beth K.
#6: Beth K.
#7: Beth K.
#8: Debbie C.
Twin sheet sets (extras welcome)#1: Kathy W.
#2: Kathy for boys W.
#3: 6 sets from previous donations *.
Twin mattress pad (new or excellent condition & completely unstained)#1: Beth K.
#2: Beth K.
#3: Beth K.
#4: Beth K.
#5: Beth K.
#6: Beth K.
#7: Beth K.
#8: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Books, toys & crafts#1: Jessica V.
#2: Deb L.
#3: Previous donations *.
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Backpack with school supplies#1: Helen M.
#2: Helen M.
#3: Helen M.
#4: Helen M.
#5: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#6: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#7: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Closet storage (hanging or plastic) storage units#1: Janna M via Kathy W.
#2: Kristen W.
Towel sets: 10 large adult size bath size, hand towel, wash cloth#1: John W.
Toilet paper (10+) and paper towels (6+)#1: Brigitte B.
10 Bar or Liquid soap (dollar store brands fine)#1: Jessica M.
10 bottles of shampoo (extra moisturizing much appreciated)#1: Kristen W.
10 toothbrushes & toothpaste#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
8 deodorants#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Shaving cream and razors of 4 women and 4 men#1: Kristen W.
Feminine hygiene sanitary pads, 2 large bags/boxes (NO tampons please)#1: Previous donations *.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Basic First Aid Kit#1: Brigitte B.
Alarm clock#1: Previous donations *.
Paper, pens, envelopes, stamps#1: Carol K.
Jelly (Standard size)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Sugar (Pourable), 5lbs#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Salt (Iodized, Standard size)#1: Kathy W.
Pepper (Standard size)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Cooking Oil (Vegetable, 48OZ)#1: Cecilis F.
Tea#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Coffee#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Attieke (cassava flour) (Red Apple Farmers Market#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Frozen, smoked fish (Red Apple Farmers Market)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Dry shrimp powder (Red Apple Farmers Market)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Tomato Paste (4+ cans)#1: Cecilis F.
Potatoes & onions#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Fresh produce (carrots, apples, bananas, etc)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
2 gallon whole milk#1: Cecilis F.
Cereal & snacks, cookies etc#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Pasta and sauce#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Rice 10+ lbs#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Congolese spices#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Help set-up the apartment 1:30pm Saturday, March 14#1: Cecilis F.
#2: Nuzhat A.
#3: Debbie C.
#4: Helen M.
#5: Diane K.
#6: Melanie W.
#7: Zaiba H.
#8: Zara H.
#9: Ava S.
#10: Sofia S.
#11: Franco S.
#12: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#13: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#14: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#15: (empty) - sign-ups closed