Home Setup for our new Afghan neighbors: family of 3 in Alexandria, VA

Date: January 20, 2022

Welcome to the KindWorks apartment setup signup for a newly arrived family from Afghanistan!   Dad is a former journalist with experience in languages and computer software, and with him are his wife, and their 7 month old baby girl!

Your contributions will help turn an empty apartment into a warm and welcoming home and get them ready to restart the life that they had to put on hold while they made their journey here.  Your willingness to jump in and help is truly special and will be so deeply appreciated by this family.

Let make sure that by next weekend this family has what they need to really feel at home in their new space!

We will not be setting up the apartment – as the family is already here and will be doing that.   We can arrange for you to drop off your items almost any time from now through Jan 20th.   

A WORD ABOUT QUALITY:  We ask that you please donate either very gently used or new, quality furniture and furnishings. We thank you in advance for making sure that all donated items are clean (without stains and 100% pet-hair-, cobweb- and smoke-free) when donated.

LINENS: Please label or tag the bag for all bedding (mattress pad, sheets, blankets, comforter/duvet and bedcovers) BY SIZE as twin, full or queen and bundle sets together — without marking on the actual linens. Unfortunately, we cannot use king-size bedding. As noted above, new or VERY GENTLY used linens are great!  Worn sheets and towels won’t work.

IMPORTANT: Please deliver only those items for which you have signed up UNLESS  you have been in touch and received confirmation to bring specific additional items. We so appreciate your generosity and your understanding!!

THE PROCESS FOR DELIVERY:  After you signup your items, you will be connected via text with the family so that you can arrange a mutually convenient time to drop off your items.  We ask that all items be delivered as soon as is convenient, and certainly by next Thursday, Jan 20th.   If your item is too large for you to transport and you are not able to make another arrangement for transport – please contact Julie to see if we might be able to help arrange.

The setup lead for this project is Julie.  If you have questions, you can reach Julie by email at juliegarel@me.com or by text at (757) 639-7702.

Many, many thanks!  – – KindWorks Home Setups 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. Notwithstanding the COVID precautions indicated above, as with any indoor group activity, there is a risk that unintended COVID transmission could occur. 

 

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Furniture
Small Sofa#1: Cynthia B.
Console table or modest size sideboard#1: Cynthia B.
Living Room Side tables#1: Cynthia B.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
TV Table/stand (apartment size or similar scale)#1: Catherine L.
Dining room table for 4#1: Julia W.
4 Dining Chairs#1: Robin M.
large living room pillows#1: Cynthia B.
#2: Dania F.
Dressers#1: Nicole L.
#2: Lisa K.
Bedside tables#1: Kim G.
#2: Kim G.
Bookshelf#1: Sue C.
Desk or small rectangular table that can be used as desk#1: Miriam S.
Desk chair or single chair to use as desk chair#1: Miriam S.
living room comfy chair#1: Cynthia B.
Living Room
Living room table lamps#1: Sharon M.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Standing Lamp#1: Diane K.
Wall art for Main Living Area (no images of animals or people please)#1: Sue C.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
TV (good size, flat screen is much appreciated)#1: Marsha A.
Living room rug (max 5 X 8 feet)#1: Chris M.
Front door mat#1: Sue C.
Kitchen and Dining Room
Dish Set for 4+ people (plates, bowls)#1: Peter D.
Flatware for 4+ people#1: Peter D.
Flatware drawer tray (narrower drawer size for older apartments)#1: Peter D.
Serving utensils (large spoons, large fork, etc)#1: Peter D.
Glassware (4+)#1: Peter D.
Tableclothes#1: Sue C.
#2: Susan T K.
Cloth napkins (8+)#1: Susan T K.
Juicer#1: Catherine L.
Pressure cooker (stovetop, non electric is preferred, with good condition silicone ring)#1: Catherine L.
Large stock pots, with lids#1: Alexa A.
Sauce pans, large with lids (if non-stick, please ensure not scraped or old)#1: Alexa A.
Saute/frying pans, large#1: Peter D.
Baking dishes (pyrex or other)#1: Sue C.
Baking sheets, set of 2-3#1: Janet T.
Knife Set (knives for food prep; not a steak knife set))#1: Robin M.
Cutting Board set#1: Julia W.
Kettle (preferably stovetop)#1: Julia W.
8+ tea cups#1: Sue C.
Serving tray#1: Sharon M.
Large serving platters#1: Sue C.
#2: Dania F.
#3: Julia W.
Matching candlesticks and candles (extra candles that fit candlesticks also great)#1: Dania F.
Pitcher (plastic, glass or ceramic)#1: Sharon M.
Plastic filtered water pitcher for frig (with replacement filter if possible)#1: Catherine L.
Mixing/serving bowls set#1: Sue C.
Kitchen utensils (spatula, spoons, pasta fork, ladle)#1: Sue C.
Kitchen utensil holder#1: Janet T.
Colander#1: Julia W.
Can opener#1: Sharon M.
Food storage containers (ie tupperware, medium-large size)#1: Catherine L.
Paper napkins#1: Susan K.
Plastic wrap & aluminum foil#1: Sharon M.
Kitchen drain rack & mat#1: Dania F.
Kitchen towels, 2+#1: Sharon M.
#2: Julia W.
Hot pads (2), oven mitt#1: Julia W.
Kitchen trash can and box of garbage bags#1: Janet T.
Dish soap (2+ large) and 4 sponges#1: Catherine L.
Utility/Cleaning Supplies
Bucket and mop#1: Peter D.
Broom and dust pan#1: Peter D.
Multi-purpose, windex, toilet bowl cleaning solution and rags#1: Peter D.
Umbrellas in excellent condition#1: Susan T.
#2: Catherine L.
Step ladder (two to three steps)#1: Peter D.
10 light bulbs for table lamps#1: Peter D.
Power strip/surge protector#1: Peter D.
Extension cords#1: Robin M.
#2: Sue C.
Flashlights and spare batteries (if replaceable)#1: Catherine L.
AA and AAA batteries#1: Robin M.
Basic tool kit (hammer, screwdrivers, nails, allen wrench, measuring tape)#1: Robin M.
Laundry hamper/basket#1: Robin M.
#2: Robin M.
Laundry detergent, large size#1: Sharon M.
Drying rack for clothes (NOT the basic walmart one, it breaks easily!)#1: Miriam S.
Foldable Shopping Cart (to walk to and from grocery store)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Sewing machine and notions#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
vacuum cleaner#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bedrooms General
New or very clean pillows (2 per slot)#1: Catherine L.
40 hangers#1: Susan K.
Trash can/waste basket for bedrooms & bathroom#1: Robin M.
#2: Robin M.
Mirror#1: Sue C.
Shoe rack (standing, not hanging please)#1: Catherine L.
Nightlights#1: Susan K.
#2: Catherine L.
Parent Bedroom
Bedroom lamps with lightbulbs#1: Robin M.
#2: Robin M.
Queen sized bed - frame and mattress#1: Dania F.
Queen Sized sheet sets#1: Catherine L.
#2: Janet T.
Queen Sized Mattress Pad ((new or excellent condition & without stains)#1: Sharon M.
Queen Sized warm blanket#1: Catherine L.
Rug for Parent Room (max 5 X8; smaller also fine)#1: Chris M.
Wall art for parents' room (no images of animals or people please)#1: Marsha A.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bathroom linens/toiletries/necessities
Towel sets: large bath size, hand towel, wash cloth#1: Catherine L.
#2: Catherine L.
#3: Robin M.
#4: Robin M.
Bathroom rug/mat#1: Robin M.
Extra bathroom storage#1: Miriam S.
Toilet brush#1: Sharon M.
Toilet Plunger#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
No-slip pad for tub floor(clean or new)#1: Janet T.
Tissues (3-4 boxes)#1: Susan T.
Toilet paper (10+) and paper towels (6+)#1: Susan T.
4 Bar or Liquid soap#1: Susan K.
Soap dishes or rubber soap pad#1: Janet T.
2 bottles of shampoo (extra moisturizing much appreciated)#1: Susan T.
2 toothbrushes & toothpaste#1: Susan K.
deodorant#1: Susan T.
Feminine Products – pads different (three different sizes) for two months#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Shaving cream and razors for men and women#1: Sharon M.
Hairdryer#1: Sharon M.
Basic First Aid Kit#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Additional and Baby Girl Items
Computers (one desktop#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
KindKitchen (pre-set list of groceries: https://www.dokindworks.org/supply-food-and-pantry-items-for-a-newly-arriving-refugee-family/#1: Lisa K.
KindWelcomeMeal#1: Janet T.
pack n play#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
diapers/wipes#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
baby clothes - 9 months#1: Diane K.
changing table (on-the-go type or dresser type - please identify in comments)#1: Catherine L.
baby books and toys#1: Catherine L.
#2: Lisa K.
additional baby items (please list in comments section)#1: Diane K.
#2: Catherine L.
#3: Julia W.
#4: Julia W.
#5: Lisa K.
#6: Nancy H.
#7: Rachel R.