August 6 Apartment Setup for an Afghan family of women in Riverdale, MD 20737

Date: August 6, 2019

KindWorks will prepare the apartment for a three generation family of Afghan women in Riverdale, MD 20737 on August 6 starting at 10:30am. There is a grandmother, 2 adult daughters and one’s 9 yr old daughter. The family is arriving through the Ethiopian Community Development Council resettlement agency.

We invite you to join us as we transform an empty apartment into a 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 2.5-3 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, KindWorks Apartment Coordinator

 

**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: Marti C.
Arm Chairs#1: Marti C.
Coffee Table#1: Diane K.
Side tables#1: prior donation via Sue C.
#2: prior donation via Sue C.
Living room table lamps#1: Diane K.
#2: Diane K.
Wall art (please no depictions of people or animals)#1: Diane K.
#2: Diane K.
#3: Khalida Y & Jodi C.
TV Table/stand#1: Arlene P.
TV (good size, flat screen is much appreciated)#1: Jodi via Diane K.
Shoe rack (standing, not hanging pls)#1: Marti C via Kathy W.
Living room rug#1: purple prior donation *.
Dining room table for 4+ people#1: Simonetta T.
Dining Chairs for 4+ people#1: previous donation *.
Dishes for 6++ people (plate, bowl)#1: Ruchi/Simonetta *.
Flatware for 6++ people#1: Diane K.
Serving utensils#1: Marti C.
Glassware (6+)#1: Marti C.
Tablecloth#1: Deb L.
#2: Rebecca B.
Cloth napkins (4+)#1: Deb L.
Pressure cooker (stovetop, non electric is preferred, with good condition silicone ring)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Large stock pots, with lids#1: Davood & Brenda M via Kathy W.
#2: Mahwish H.
Sauce pans, large with lids (if non-stick, please ensure not scraped or old)#1: Marti C via Kathy W.
#2: Mahwish H.
Saute/frying pans, large#1: Davood & Brenda M via Kathy W.
#2: Kathy W.
Baking dishes (pyrex or other)#1: Arlene P.
Baking sheet, set of 2-3#1: Arlene P.
Knife Set#1: Marti C.
Cutting Board set#1: Marti C.
Tea kettle (preferably stovetop)#1: Diane K.
Tea pot, large (to serve tea)#1: Meryl T.
6+ tea cups and tray (preferably glass)#1: Meryl T.
Large serving platters#1: Deb L.
#2: Deb L.
#3: Rebecca B.
Pitcher (plastic or ceramic)#1: Marti C via Kathy W.
Mixing/serving bowls set#1: Deb L.
Kitchen utensils (spatula, spoons, pasta fork, ladle)#1: Marti C.
Kitchen utensil holder#1: Marti C.
Colander#1: Marti C.
Can opener#1: Marti C.
Food storage containers (ie tupperware, medium-large size)#1: Marti C.
Plastic wrap & aluminum foil#1: Marti C.
Kitchen drain rack & mat#1: Kathleen & Greg via Kathy W.
Kitchen towels, 2+#1: Marti C.
Hot pads (2), oven mitt#1: Marti C.
Front door mat#1: Arlene P.
Bathroom rug/mat#1: Arlene P.
Kitchen trash can and box of garbage bags#1: Arlene P.
10 light bulbs for table lamps#1: Michael M.
Dish soap (2+ large) and 4 sponges#1: Khalida Y.
Multi-purpose AND toilet cleaners#1: Debbie C.
Bucket and mop#1: Diane K.
Broom and dust pan#1: Khalida Y.
Toilet brush#1: Diane K.
Vacuum cleaner (clean, in working order)#1: Hibah R.
Iron#1: prior donation *.
Ironing Board w unstained cover#1: prior donation *.
40 hangers#1: Marti C via Kathy W.
Extension cord & power strip#1: Marti C via Kathy W.
Basic tool kit (hammer, screwdrivers, nails, allen wrench)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Laundry hamper/basket#1: Marti C via Kathy W.
#2: Marti C via Kathy W.
Laundry detergent, large size#1: Meaghan L.
Drying rack for clothes (NOT the basic walmart one, it breaks easily!)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Trash cans for bedrooms & bathroom#1: Marti C via Kathy W.
#2: Diane K.
#3: Kathy W.
New or very clean pillows (2 per slot)#1: Marti C via Kathy W.
#2: Deb L.
#3: Deb L.
Bedside tables#1: Debbie C.
#2: Debbie C.
#3: Dana S.
#4: Dana S.
Bedroom lamps#1: Marti C via Kathy W.
#2: Diane K.
#3: Diane K.
#4: Jennifer & Randy via Kathy W.
Rug for bedrooms#1: Hibah R.
#2: Rebecca B.
Dressers#1: Amina *.
#2: Jeanne P.
Twin beds with mattresses in excellent condition#1: Mahwish H.
#2: Sydney O.
#3: Sydney O.
#4: Mahwish H.
Twin sheet sets (extras welcome)#1: Mahwish H.
#2: Deb L.
#3: Deb L.
#4: Marna C.
Twin mattress pad (new or excellent condition & completely unstained)#1: Diane K.
#2: Diane K.
#3: Various donors *.
#4: Lynne S.
4 Twin comforters#1: Ellen S & previous donation *.
Twin warm blanket#1: Deb L.
#2: Rebecca B.
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Toys & Books for 9yr old girl#1: Rebecca B.
#2: Meryl T.
#3: Diane K.
Closet storage (hanging or plastic) storage units#1: Kathy W.
#2: Jodi v Diane K.
Towel set: large adult size bath size, hand towel, wash cloth#1: Martí C via Kathy W.
#2: Martí C via Kathy W.
#3: Martí C via Kathy W.
#4: Martí C via Kathy W.
Toilet paper (10+) and paper towels (6+)#1: Various donors *.
Small watering can#1: Various donors *.
4 Bar or Liquid soap (Dollar store has good toiletries!)#1: Diane K.
4 bottles of shampoo (extra moisturizing much appreciated)#1: Meaghan L.
4 toothbrushes & toothpaste#1: Meryl T.
3 deodorants#1: Khalida Y.
Shaving cream and razors for 2 women#1: Diane K.
Feminine hygiene sanitary pads, 2 large bags/boxes (NO tampons please)#1: Meaghan L.
Basic First Aid Kit#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Alarm clock#1: Michael M.
Paper, pens, envelopes, stamps#1: Khalida Y.
Jelly (Standard size)#1: Marti C via Kathy W.
Sugar (Pourable), 5lbs#1: Khalida Y.
Salt (Iodized, Standard size)#1: Khalida Y.
Pepper (Standard size)#1: Khalida Y.
Cooking Oil (Vegetable, 48OZ)#1: Debbie C.
Tea (preferably whole leaf green)#1: Khalida Y.
Dry lentils (red & brown)#1: Khalida Y.
Tomato Paste (4+ cans)#1: Diane K.
Potatoes & onions#1: Diane K.
Fresh produce (carrots, apples, bananas, etc)#1: Meryl T.
1 gallon whole milk#1: Cecilia F.
1 carton whole milk yogurt#1: Ceceilia F.
Cereal & snacks, cookies etc#1: Khalida Y.
Pasta and sauce#1: Khalida Y.
Rice 10+ lbs#1: Arlene P.
Afghan spices (garam masala, cardamon pods, cumin, red pepper, Shan or National spice mixes)#1: Khalida Y.
Help set-up the apartment 10:30 am Tuesday August 6#1: Diane K.
#2: Kathy W.
#3: Deb L.
#4: Debbie C.
#5: Cecilia F.
#6: Meaghan L.
#7: Marna C.
#8: Michael M.
#9: David W.
#10: Sasha F.
#11: CK Z.
#12: Sally W.
#13: Tess T.
#14: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#15: (empty) - sign-ups closed