August 24 Apartment Setup for Afghan Family with 5 children in Riverdale, MD 20737

Date: August 24, 2019

KindWorks will prepare the apartment for an Afghan family with 5 children in Riverdale, MD 20737 on Saturday August 24 starting at 10am. The boys are 18, 16, 11, and 4 yrs old, and the daughter is 19. They are arriving through International Rescue Committee.

We invite you to 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!**

Thank you for donating good, dignity quality furniture and furnishings: clean, unstained, pet-hair-, cobweb- and smoke -free, like something you would want to gift to a close relative.

The total setup usually takes about 2.5 hours from start to finish, depending somewhat on the number of volunteers and the quantity of furniture. 

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: Sarah J.
Arm Chairs#1: Sarah J.
Coffee Table#1: Heidi M.
Side tables#1: previous via Sue C.
#2: previous via Sue C.
Living room table lamps#1: Hibah R.
#2: Hibah R.
Wall art (please no depictions of people or animals)#1: Hibah R.
#2: Hibah R.
#3: via Diane K.
TV Table/stand#1: Scott G.
TV (good size, flat screen is much appreciated)#1: Natalie R.
Shoe rack (standing, not hanging pls)#1: prior via Sue C.
Living room rug#1: previous via Diane & Kathy *.
Dining room table for 8 people#1: Heidi M.
Dining Chairs for 8 people#1: Heidi M.
Dishes for 8+ people (plate, bowl)#1: Marie C.
Flatware for 8+ people#1: Sue C.
Serving utensils#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Glassware (8+)#1: Meryl T.
Tablecloth#1: multicolored reds, oranges, greens *.
#2: Kathy W.
Cloth napkins (8+)#1: multicolored reds, oranges, greens *.
Pressure cooker (stovetop, non electric is preferred, with good condition silicone ring)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Large stock pots, with lids#1: Kathy W.
#2: Frank C.
Sauce pans, large with lids (if non-stick, please ensure not scraped or old)#1: Frank C.
#2: Sue C.
Saute/frying pans, large#1: Frank C.
#2: Sue C.
Baking dishes (pyrex or other)#1: Frank C.
Baking sheet, set of 2-3#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Knife Set#1: Marti C.
Cutting Board set#1: Marie C.
Tea kettle (preferably stovetop)#1: Sue C.
Tea pot, large (to serve tea)#1: Meryl T.
8+ tea cups and tray (preferably glass)#1: Meryl T.
Large serving platters#1: Meryl T.
#2: Ruchi S.
#3: Sue C.
Pitcher (plastic or ceramic)#1: Meryl T.
Mixing/serving bowls set#1: Marie C.
Kitchen utensils (spatula, spoons, pasta fork, ladle)#1: Sue C.
Kitchen utensil holder#1: Sonia S.
Colander#1: Sue C.
Can opener#1: Diane K via Kathy W.
Food storage containers (ie tupperware, medium-large size)#1: Kathy W.
Plastic wrap & aluminum foil#1: Sonia S.
Kitchen drain rack & mat#1: Hibah R.
Kitchen towels, 2+#1: khalida y.
Hot pads (2), oven mitt#1: khalida y.
Front door mat#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bathroom rug/mat#1: Sue C.
Kitchen trash can and box of garbage bags#1: Hibah R.
10 light bulbs for table lamps#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Dish soap (2+ large) and 4 sponges#1: Previous donations via Kathy W.
Multi-purpose AND toilet cleaners#1: Sue C.
Bucket and mop#1: Diane K.
Broom and dust pan#1: Diane K via Kathy W.
Toilet brush#1: Alexa A.
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: Frank C.
Extension cord & power strip#1: Kathy W.
Basic tool kit (hammer, screwdrivers, nails, allen wrench)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Laundry hamper/basket#1: Kathy W.
#2: Kathy W.
Laundry detergent, large size#1: Cecilia F.
Drying rack for clothes (NOT the basic walmart one, it breaks easily!)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Trash cans for bedrooms & bathroom#1: Hibah R.
#2: Marti C via Kathy W.
#3: Sonia S.
New or very clean pillows (7)#1: Previous donations *.
Full bedframe#1: Joellen *.
Full sheet set#1: Sue C.
#2: Sue C.
Full mattress pad#1: Khalida Y.
Full comforter#1: Sue C.
Full blanket#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bedside tables for parents' room#1: Previous via Sue *.
#2: khalida y.
Bedroom lamps#1: Hibah R.
#2: Hibah R.
Rug for parents' bedroom#1: prior donation via Diane & Kathy *.
Bedside tables for kids' room#1: Bita *.
#2: Bita *.
#3: prior donation *.
Lamps for children#1: Diane K via Kathy W.
#2: Joellen *.
Rug for children's rooms#1: Jennifer & Randy via Kathy W.
#2: Previous donations *.
Dressers#1: Sabine P.
#2: Sabine P.
#3: Jim H V.
Twin sheet sets (extras welcome)#1: Sue C.
#2: Previous donations *.
#3: Previous donations *.
#4: Kathy W.
#5: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Twin mattress pad (new or excellent condition & completely unstained)#1: Kathy W.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#5: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Twin comforter#1: Kathy (floral for girl) W.
#2: Sue C.
#3: Previous donations *.
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#5: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Twin warm blanket#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#5: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Toys & Books for teens and 4 yr old boy#1: Kathy W.
#2: Previous donations *.
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Backpack with school supplies#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#5: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Closet storage (hanging or plastic) storage units#1: Eileen H.
#2: Eileen H.
Towel set: large adult size bath size, hand towel, wash cloth#1: Kathy W.
Toilet paper (10+) and paper towels (6+)#1: Alexa A.
Small watering can#1: Hibah R.
7 Bar or Liquid soap (Dollar store has good toiletries!)#1: Troop 6432 *.
7 bottles of shampoo (extra moisturizing much appreciated)#1: Troop 6432 *.
7 toothbrushes & toothpaste#1: Troop 6432 *.
5 deodorant#1: Troop 6432 *.
Shaving cream and razors for 2 women & 3 men/boys#1: Troop 6432 *.
Feminine hygiene sanitary pads, 2 large bags/boxes (NO tampons please)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Basic First Aid Kit#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Alarm clock#1: Eileen H.
Paper, pens, envelopes, stamps#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Jelly (Standard size)#1: khalida y.
Sugar (Pourable), 5lbs#1: khalida y.
Salt (Iodized, Standard size)#1: khalida y.
Pepper (Standard size)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Cooking Oil (Vegetable, 48OZ)#1: Meryl T.
Tea (preferably whole leaf green)#1: khalida y.
Dry lentils (red & brown)#1: khalida y.
Tomato Paste (4+ cans)#1: khalida y.
Potatoes & onions#1: khalida y.
Fresh produce (carrots, apples, bananas, etc)#1: khalida y.
1 gallon whole milk#1: Cecilia F.
1 carton whole milk yogurt#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Cereal & snacks, cookies etc#1: khalida y.
Pasta and sauce#1: khalida y.
Rice 10+ lbs#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Afghan spices (garam masala, cardamon pods, cumin, red pepper, Shan or National spice mixes)#1: khalida y.
Help set-up the apartment 10am August 24#1: Kathy W.
#2: Cecilia F.
#3: Sonia S.
#4: khalida y.
#5: Fouzia B.
#6: Eileen H.
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