Items for our new Afghan neighbors: Barry’s family of 4 in Silver Spring

Welcome to a KindWorks signup for a few items needed for newly arrived family from Afghanistan!   Besides mom and dad, these two adorable girls will be our neighbors in Silver Spring, MD:

 

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 the few items left needed to  really feel at home in their new space!

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 given the name and contact information for 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 Tuesday, Jan 25th.

The setup lead for this project is Julie.  If you have questions, you can reach Julie by email at juliegarel@me.com or by phone 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. 

 

Kitchen Items for our new Afghan neighbors: Habib’s family of 3 in Alexandria, VA

Welcome to a KindWorks Kitchen only setup signup for a newly arrived family from Afghanistan!   Dad is a software engineer, with experience working at the Kabul airport, and with him are his wife, and their 8 month old baby boy!

Your contributions will help turn an empty kitchen into exactly what Mom and Dad are hoping for – a space filled with all that they want to be able to cook, and eat and share food, memories and good family times with their 8 month old – and their baby on the way!!

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!

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 given the name and contact information for 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 Saturday, Jan 22nd.

The setup lead for this project is Deb.  If you have questions, you can reach Deb by email at deb.lang@DoKindWorks.org or by text at (301) 792-3708.

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. 

 

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

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. 

 

Home Setup for our new Afghan neighbors: multiple families now living in Falls Church, VA

Welcome to the KindWorks apartment setup signup for some newly arrived families from Afghanistan!  They are all living in the same apartment complex in Falls Church, VA – – so you might be able to signup to help multiple families with one drive out there!!

Your contributions will help turn empty apartments into a warm and welcoming homes! Your willingness to jump in and help is truly special and will be so deeply appreciated by these families.

When they were given their apartments from the resettlement agency last, they were left largely on their own to figure the rest out.  Let make sure that by next weekend these families has what they need to really feel at home in their new spaces!

Still, due to COVID, we will not be inside the apartments, setting them up for the families. Fortunately, as the families are already here, they will be doing that.   We can arrange for you to drop off your items almost any time from now through Jan 13th.   

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 13th.   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. 

 

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

Welcome to the KindWorks apartment setup signup for a newly arrived family from Afghanistan!   Dad is a software engineer, mom is an accountant  and they have a 6 month old baby girl!

Your contributions will help turn an empty apartment into a warm and welcoming home! Your willingness to jump in and help is truly special and will be so deeply appreciated by this family.

When they were given their apartment from the resettlement agency last week, they were left largely on their own to figure the rest out.  Let make sure that by next weekend this family has what they need to really feel at home in their new space!

This will be a bit different than previous home setups as 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 11th.   

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 Tuesday, Jan 11th.   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. 

 

Home Setup for our new Afghan neighbors: family of 2 (with 1 on the way!) in Silver Spring, MD

Welcome to the KindWorks apartment setup signup for a newly arrived refugee family!

Your contributions will help turn an empty apartment into a warm and welcoming home! Your willingness to jump in and help is truly special and will be so deeply appreciated by this family.

We will next be helping a family of 3 from Afghanistan consisting of a husband and wife, and their  son expected to be born at the end of December!

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

This will be a bit different than previous home setups as 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 Dec 22nd.   

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 bring 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 Wednesday, Dec 22nd.

The setup lead for this project is Deb.  If you have questions, you can reach Deb by email at debolang@gmail.com or by text at 301-792-3708.

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. 

 

Home Setup for our new Afghan neighbors: family of 5 in Ashburn, VA

Welcome to the KindWorks apartment setup signup for a newly arrived refugee family!

Your contributions will help turn an empty apartment into a warm and welcoming home! Your willingness to jump in and help is truly special and will be so deeply appreciated by this family.

We will next be helping a family of 5 from Afghanistan consisting of a Mom, her 3 sons (aged 11, 8 and 14-months) and her daughter (3 years old) who have been living in a completely unfurnished 2BR, 2BA  apartment in Ashburn, VA!    Let make sure that by next weekend, Durdana and her kids have what they need to really feel at home in their new space!

This will be a bit different than previous home setups as 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 Saturday, Dec 11th – through Saturday, Dec 18th.   

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 bring 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 Durdana so that you can arrange a mutually convenient time (between 8am and 7pm) to drop off your items.  We ask that all items be delivered as soon as is convenient, and certainly by next Saturday, Dec 18th.

The setup lead for this project is Deb.  If you have questions, you can reach Deb by email at debolang@gmail.com or by text at 301-792-3708.

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. 

 

Home Setup (drop-off) for our newly resettling neighbors from Honduras

Welcome to the KindWorks apartment setup signup for a resettling Honduran family who were displaced last year due to an apartment fire. They are moving in to their own townhouse in Gaithersburg and are very excited!!   2 sisters who are the heads of household for this combined family, which includes boys who are 2, 8 and 9 years old and twin boys who are 5, and girls who are 6 and 11 years old.

Your contributions will help turn an empty apartment into a warm and welcoming home! Your willingness to jump in and help is truly special and 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 will get back to you about delivery or pickup plans as soon as the family’s case manager has arranged it all with the family.  

Alternatively or in addition, if you would like to make a donation to help with KindWorks Home Setups,  please click HERE. Thank you, in advance for your donation which helps us to meet the needs of these incoming families. 

Whether you are new to KindWorks or are an experienced volunteer, please take a few minutes to read the information below.

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.

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

COVID PRECAUTIONS: ALL volunteers should be fully COVID vaccinated and need to be masked.

The project 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! – Julie, Deb and the 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. 

 

 

 

 

Home Setup for our new Afghan neighbors: woman journalist moving in to her own home in Hyattsville, MD

Welcome to the KindWorks apartment setup signup for a resettling Afghan woman journalist. Your contributions will help turn an empty apartment into a warm and welcoming home! Your willingness to jump in and help is truly special and deeply appreciated.

Please sign up below and drop off your items at the apartment in Hyattsville, MD on Saturday, April 30th between 10 am and 11:30 am. The specific apartment address will be provided when you sign up.    Please drop off ONLY what you have signed up for on the signup sheet!  (more is not better, in this case.  Thank YOU!)

The apartment setup will take place Saturday, from  11am to 1pm  Due to COVID there will be very limited spots to help with the setup.  If you would like to help with the setup and are fully vaxed and boosted, and willing to stay masked while in the apartment, please signup below to volunteer (scroll down to the bottom of signup).

Alternatively or in addition, if you would like to make a donation to help with KindWorks Home Setups,  please click HERE. 

Whether you are new to KindWorks or are an experienced volunteer, please take a few minutes to read the information below.

FLEXIBILITY AND COMMUNICATION: We have learned from recent experience that setup dates, once set, can shift and even be canceled for reasons beyond our control. Please be sure to check your text and email for updates/changes, particularly the day/evening before and even the morning of the setup. If and when changes happen, we will let you know as soon as we do. Please be sure to include your cell phone number in the signup.

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 bring 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!!

COVID PRECAUTIONS: ALL volunteers should be fully COVID vaccinated and need to be masked while inside the apartment. If you are feeling sick or have a fever on the day of setup, please let us know and do not come to the site. In addition, we are asking that only those individuals who sign up for setup come into the apartment. If you are dropping off items (and not helping with setup), we ask that you either carry your items to the door or pull up so that setup volunteers can carry your things into the apartment.  **Thank you for understanding. 

If you have questions, you can reach Julie by email at juliegarel@me.com or by text at 757- 639-7702‬.

Many, many thanks! – Julie, Deb, and the whole incredible 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.