April 3 Apartment Setup for Afghan Family with 3 children in Landover, MD

Date: April 3, 2019

KindWorks will prepare the apartment for an Afghan family with 2 young girls and a boy, ages 10, almost 8 & 3.5, in Landover, MD on Wednesday, April 3 at 10am. They are arriving through the International Rescue Committee. 

We are excited to welcome No Lost Generation at American University, a group ‘committed to solidarity with refugees in the international community…in a growing movement of hopeful students who believe in the potential of safe communities, where refugees are welcome’.

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

We are thrilled that our excellent community partner, Moyer and Sons Moving and Storage, will deliver the big furniture to the apartment. We value our partnership with them and appreciate the hard work that their efficient and excellent movers provide!

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 & Sue Cohn, KindWorks Apartment Coordinators

 

**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: Eunice L.
Side tables#1: Eunice L.
#2: Eunice L.
Living room table lamps#1: Previous D.
#2: Previous D.
Wall art (please no depictions of people or animals)#1: Diane K.
#2: Debbie C.
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
TV Table/stand#1: Debbie C.
TV (good size, flat screen is much appreciated)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Shoe rack (standing, not hanging pls)#1: Lisa Newman V.
Living room rug#1: Ann K.
Dining room table for 6 people#1: Lisa Newman V.
Dining Chairs for 6 people#1: Lisa Newman V.
Dishes for 6+ people (plate, bowl)#1: Phil T V.
Flatware for 6+ people#1: Phil T V.
Serving utensils#1: Diane K.
Glassware (6+)#1: Phil T V.
Tablecloth (table is round)#1: Jennifer M.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Cloth napkins (6+)#1: Diane K.
Pressure cooker (stovetop, non electric is preferred, with good condition silicone ring)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Large stock pots, with lids#1: Ann via David G *.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Sauce pans, large with lids (if non-stick, please ensure not scraped or old)#1: Diane K.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Saute/frying pans, large#1: Phil T V.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Baking dishes (pyrex or other)#1: Diane K.
Baking sheet, set of 2-3#1: Ann via David G *.
Knife Set#1: Diane K.
Cutting Board set#1: Glens Garden Club *.
Tea kettle (preferably stovetop)#1: Phil T V.
Tea pot, large (to serve tea)#1: Ann K.
6+ tea cups and tray#1: Phil T V.
Large serving platters#1: Diane K.
Pitcher (plastic or ceramic)#1: Diane K.
Mixing/serving bowls set#1: Jennifer M.
Kitchen utensils (spatula, spoons, pasta fork, ladle)#1: Diane K.
Kitchen utensil holder#1: Jennifer M.
Colander#1: Phil T V.
Can opener#1: Diane K.
Food storage containers (ie tupperware, medium-large size)#1: Diane K.
Plastic wrap & aluminum foil#1: Debbie C.
Kitchen drain rack & mat#1: Diane K.
Kitchen towels, 2+#1: Diane K.
Hot pads (2), oven mitt#1: Diane K.
Front door mat#1: Diane K.
Bathroom rug/mat#1: Diane K.
Kitchen trash can and box of garbage bags#1: Mike M.
10 light bulbs for table lamps#1: Mike M.
Dish soap (2+ large) and 4 sponges#1: Mike M.
Multi-purpose AND toilet cleaners#1: Mike M.
Bucket and mop#1: Mike M.
Broom and dust pan#1: Mike M.
Toilet brush#1: Diane K.
Vacuum cleaner (clean, in working order)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Iron#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Ironing Board w unstained cover#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
40 hangers#1: Ann K.
Extension cord & power strip#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Basic tool kit (hammer, screwdrivers, nails, allen wrench)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Laundry hamper/basket#1: Mike M.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Laundry detergent, large size#1: Mike M.
Drying rack for clothes (NOT the basic walmart one, it breaks easily!)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Trash cans for bedrooms & bathroom#1: Mike M.
#2: Kathy v Diane K.
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
New or very clean pillows#1: Diane K.
Full bedframe#1: Maria K.
Full sheet set#1: Evelyn K vía Kathy W.
Full mattress pad#1: Previous donations *.
Full comforter#1: Evelyn K vía Kathy W.
Full blanket#1: Previous D.
Bedside tables for parents' room#1: Zelikha *.
#2: Zelikha *.
Bedroom lamps#1: Previous D.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Rug for parents' bedroom#1: Previous donations *.
Small, play or bedside tables for kids' room#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Kiddie lamps#1: Previous D.
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Rug for children's room#1: Previous D.
Dressers#1: Zelikha *.
#2: Sue B.
Twin bed frames (3) (bunk & 1 frame)#1: Bernard F & Ayesha K *.
Twin sheet sets#1: Jennifer M.
#2: Previous donations *.
#3: Previous D.
Twin mattress pad (new or excellent condition & completely unstained)#1: Diane K.
#2: Previous donations *.
#3: Previous D.
Twin comforter#1: Debbie C.
#2: Jennifer M.
#3: Jennifer M.
Twin warm blanket#1: Jennifer M.
#2: Previous D.
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Toys & Books for girls ages 10 & 7, boy age 3.5#1: Susannah A.
#2: Jennifer M.
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Closet storage (hanging or plastic) storage units#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Towel set: large adult size bath size, hand towel, wash cloth#1: Diane K.
#2: Diane K.
Towel set: child size/pattern#1: Jennifer M.
#2: Jennifer M.
#3: Previous donations *.
Toilet paper (10+) and paper towels (6+)#1: Debbie C.
Small watering can#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
5 Bar or Liquid soap (Dollar store has good toiletries!)#1: Mike M.
5 bottles of shampoo (extra moisturizing much appreciated)#1: Mike M.
5 toothbrushes & toothpaste#1: Mike M.
2 deodorant#1: Debbie C.
Shaving cream and razors for one women & one man#1: Mike M.
Feminine hygiene sanitary pads, 2 large bags/boxes (NO tampons please)#1: Diane K.
Basic First Aid Kit#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Alarm clock#1: Mike M.
Paper, pens, envelopes, stamps#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Jelly (Standard size)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Sugar (Pourable), 5lbs#1: Debbie C.
Salt (Iodized, Standard size)#1: Debbie C.
Pepper (Standard size)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Cooking Oil (Vegetable, 48OZ)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Tea (preferably whole leaf green)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Dry lentils (red & brown)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Tomato Paste (4+ cans)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Potatoes & onions#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Fresh produce (carrots, apples, bananas, etc)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
1 gallon whole milk#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
1 carton whole milk yogurt#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
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
Afghan spices (garam masala, cardamon pods, cumin, red pepper, Shan or National spice mixes)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Help set-up the apartment 10am Landover MD#1: Debbie C.
#2: Jenny L.
#3: Susannah A.
#4: Mike M.
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