March 26 Apartment Setup for 3 Generation Congolese Family in Gaithersburg MD

Date: March 26, 2019

On March 26, KindWorks will prepare the apartment for a Congolese family arriving through International Rescue Committee. The family includes a grandmother, mother and 4 (grand)children, 2 young women (22 & 16), a young man and a boy (22 & 11).

Please join us in Gaithersburg, MD as we transform an empty apartment into a fully furnished, warm and welcoming home for them. Due to scheduling, we will work quickly as the family arrives the same day of our setup! Many hands make light work!**

Please email Alexa at aabdelatey@earthlink.net or call/text (540) 538-9696 with any questions.  When you sign up to bring donated items and/or help arrange the apartment, you’ll receive confirmation and reminder emails with location information.

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 & Sue Cohn, KindWorks Apartment Coordinators

PS Please note that the grocery list has been updated to include products that are best found at Red Apple Farmers’ Market, 7645 New Hampshire Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912. These groceries are optional AND a truly lovely, welcoming gesture.

**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: Will & Lisa R.
2 Arm Chairs#1: Ilene M.
Coffee Table#1: glass table via Kathy W.
2 Side tables#1: Pari R.
2-3 Living room table lamps#1: Nancy W v Diane K.
#2: Tracy S.
TV Table/stand#1: Via Alexa A.
TV -large, flat screen appreciated#1: Previous via Diane K *.
Shoe rack (standing, not hanging pls)#1: Nancy W v Diane K.
Dining room table for 6 people#1: Hour S.
Dining Chairs for 6 people#1: Hour S.
Dishes for 6+ people (plate, bowl)#1: Zainab *.
Flatware for 6+ people#1: Emily G v Diane K.
Serving utensils#1: Marcia D.
Glassware (6+)#1: Kathy W.
Tablecloth#1: Kathy W.
#2: Amna R.
Cloth napkins (6+)#1: Kathy W.
Pressure cooker (stovetop, non electric is preferred, with good condition silicone ring)#1: Evelyn K via Kathy W.
Large stock pots, with lids#1: Nancy w v Diane K.
#2: Tracy S.
Sauce pans, large with lids (if non-stick, please ensure not scraped or old)#1: Phil T.
#2: Phil T.
Saute/frying pans, large#1: Cast iron via Alexa *.
#2: Via Diane K *.
Baking dishes (pyrex or other)#1: Kathy W.
Baking sheet, set of 2-3#1: Diane K.
Knife Set#1: Kathy W.
Cutting Board set#1: Glens Garden Club *.
Tea kettle (preferably stovetop)#1: Jennifer M.
8+ tea cups (preferably glass) and tray#1: Tracy S.
Large serving platters#1: Kathy W.
#2: Diane K.
Pitcher (plastic or ceramic)#1: Kathy W.
Mixing/serving bowls set#1: Glens Garden Club *.
Kitchen utensils (spatula, spoons, pasta fork, ladle)#1: Diane K.
Kitchen utensil holder#1: Jenny L.
Colander#1: Jennifer M.
Can opener#1: Kathy W.
Food storage containers (ie tupperware, medium-large size)#1: Kathy W.
#2: Diane K.
Plastic wrap & aluminum foil#1: Jenny L.
Kitchen drain rack & mat#1: Kathy W.
Kitchen towels, 2+#1: Diane K.
Hot pads (2), oven mitt#1: Glens Garden Club *.
Front door mat#1: Kendra v Diane K.
Bathroom rug/mat#1: Kathy W.
#2: Elisa C v Diane K.
Kitchen trash can and box of garbage bags#1: Mike M.
10 light bulbs for table lamps#1: Tracy p.
Dish soap (2+ large) and 4 sponges#1: Glens Garden Club *.
Multi-purpose cleaner, bucket and mop#1: Mike M.
Broom and dustpan#1: Mike M.
Toilet cleaner and brush#1: Diane K.
#2: Mike M.
Vacuum cleaner#1: Diane K.
Iron#1: Via Lyz C.
Ironing Board w unstained cover#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
100 hangers#1: Mike M.
Extension cord & power strip#1: Mike M.
Basic tool kit (hammer, screwdrivers, nails, allen wrench)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Laundry hamper/baskets#1: Kathy W.
#2: Diane K.
#3: Mike M.
Laundry detergent, large size#1: Jennifer M.
#2: Sheryl I.
Drying rack for clothes or Cord for stringing on the balcony#1: Ann S.
Shower curtain with rings#1: Kathy W.
#2: Diane K.
Trash can for bedrooms#1: Mike M.
#2: Previous donation *.
#3: Diane K.
Bathroom trash cans#1: Mike M.
#2: Previous donation *.
6 New or very clean pillows (2 per slot, Walmart has decent, inexpensive ones)#1: Diane K.
Bedside tables#1: Kathy W.
#2: Via Lyz C.
#3: Via Lyz C.
#4: Neetha R.
Bedroom lamps (more are welcome)#1: Kathy W.
#2: Kathy W.
#3: Nancy W v Diane K.
#4: Nancy W v Diane K.
Dressers#1: Via Lyz C.
#2: Deena & Doug *.
Twin sheet sets (extras welcome)#1: Kathy W.
#2: Blue set via previous donation *.
#3: Blue set via previous donation *.
#4: Jennifer M.
#5: Jennifer M.
#6: Lyz C.
Twin mattress pad (new or excellent condition & completely unstained)#1: Kathy W.
#2: Diane K.
#3: Ilene M.
#4: Via Lyz C.
#5: Via Lyz C.
#6: Evelyn K via Kathy W.
Twin comforter#1: Kathy W.
#2: Kathy W.
#3: Beige and purple *.
#4: pretty square pattern via Diane K.
#5: Alexa A.
#6: Lyz C.
Twin warm blanket#1: Light blue *.
#2: Light blue *.
#3: Purple and white *.
#4: Jennifer M.
#5: Diane K.
#6: Susan S v Diane K.
Toys, books and games for teens (ages boy age 11 & girl age 16)#1: Jennifer M.
#2: Susannah A.
Backpacks filled with basic school supplies#1: Susannah A.
#2: Susannah A.
#3: Marcia D.
#4: Diane K.
Closet storage (hanging or plastic) storage units (optional)#1: Diane K.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
2 towel sets (bath & hand towels, wash cloth)#1: via Patricia L.
#2: via Patricia L.
#3: via Patricia L.
Toilet paper (10+) and paper towels (6+)#1: Kristen W.
6 Bar or Liquid soap (Dollar store has good toiletries!)#1: Diane K.
6 bottles of shampoo#1: Sheryl I.
6 toothbrushes & toothpaste#1: Diane K.
6 Deodorant#1: Sheryl I.
Shaving cream and razors for 3 adults#1: Diane K.
Feminine hygiene sanitary pads, 3 large bags/boxes (NO tampons please)#1: previously donated by Sheryl & Joan *.
Basic First Aid Kit#1: Ann S.
Alarm clock#1: Kathy W.
Paper, pens, envelopes, stamps#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Jelly, standard or large size#1: Jessica M.
Sugar#1: Sheryl I.
Iodized Salt#1: Marcia D.
Black pepper#1: Marcia D.
Cooking oil, vegetable,48oz#1: Kristen W.
Tea (black)#1: Sheryl I.
Yams, bag (please see PS above)#1: Jessica M.
Green (unripe) plantains, several#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Cassava flour, bag#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Palm oil, jar#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Dry red beans, 1-2 bags#1: Jessica M.
Rice, white, 10lb bag#1: Kristen W.
Tomato paste, 4 small cans#1: Jessica M.
Onions, bag#1: Marcia D.
Green peppers, several#1: Marcia D.
Carrots, bag#1: Jenny L.
Fresh fruit: apples, bananas, oranges#1: Susannah A.
Spices (dried fish, hot red peppers, bay leaves, nutmeg)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Prepare Welcome Meal-pls contact Dominique at (301) 580-0934 to participate!#1: KindWorks Welcome Meal Club *.
Set up the apartment Tuesday March 26, 9:30-12noon#1: Kathy W.
#2: Diane K.
#3: Susannah A.
#4: Lynne J.
#5: Jenny L.
#6: ruchi S.
#7: Kristen W.
#8: Harriet D.
#9: Mike M.
#10: Larisa E.
#11: Vicki C.
#12: Marcia D.