December 14 Apartment Setup for an Afghan mother and son

Date: December 14, 2019

KindWorks will prepare an apartment for an Afghan refugee family in Riverdale, MD on Saturday, December 14 starting at 1pm. This family is an Afghan mother and her 9 year old son, coming from a refugee situation in Turkey. The family will receive support services through Ethiopian Community Development Council.

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 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. All items should be clean, unstained, and 100% pet-hair-, cobweb- and smoke -free. Please vacuum large furniture items and all rugs prior to donation!

The total setup usually takes about 2 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, 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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Select Task(s)WhatName
Sofa#1: Jane *.
Arm Chairs#1: Ania B.
Coffee Table#1: KHALIDA Y.
Side tables#1: via Kathy W.
#2: Khalida Y.
Living room table lamps#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Previous donations *.
Wall art (please no depictions of people or animals)#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Diane K.
#3: Tracey B.
TV Table/stand#1: Previous donation *.
TV (good size, flat screen is much appreciated)#1: Kathy W.
Shoe rack (standing, not hanging pls)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Living room rug#1: Previous donations *.
Dining room table and chairs#1: Kathy & Souha *.
Dishes for 4+ people (plate, bowl)#1: Previous donations *.
Flatware for 4+ people#1: Previous donations *.
Serving utensils#1: Previous donations *.
Glassware (6+)#1: Previous donations *.
Tablecloth#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Previous donations *.
Cloth napkins (6+)#1: Previous donations *.
Pressure cooker (stovetop, non electric is preferred, with good condition silicone ring)#1: Previous donation *.
Large stock pots, with lids#1: Previous donations *.
Sauce pans, large with lids (if non-stick, please ensure not scraped or old)#1: Previous donations *.
Saute/frying pans, large#1: Previous donations *.
Baking dishes (pyrex or other)#1: Previous donations *.
Baking sheet, set of 2-3#1: Previous donations *.
Knife Set#1: Previous donations *.
Cutting Board set#1: Previous donations *.
Kettle (preferably stovetop)#1: Diane K.
4+ tea cups#1: Meryl T.
Serving tray#1: Previous donations *.
Large serving platters#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Kathy W.
Pitcher (plastic or ceramic)#1: Khalida Y.
Mixing/serving bowls set#1: Arlene P.
Kitchen utensils (spatula, spoons, pasta fork, ladle)#1: Previous donations *.
Kitchen utensil holder#1: Previous donations *.
Colander#1: Meryl T.
Can opener#1: Meryl T.
Food storage containers (ie tupperware, medium-large size)#1: Meryl T.
Plastic wrap & aluminum foil#1: Previous donations *.
Kitchen drain rack & mat#1: Previous donations *.
Kitchen towels, 2+#1: Previous donations *.
Hot pads (2), oven mitt#1: Previous donations *.
Front door mat#1: Diane K.
Bathroom rug/mat#1: Meryl T.
Kitchen trash can and box of garbage bags#1: Arlene P.
10 light bulbs for table lamps#1: Arlene P.
Dish soap (2+ large) and 4 sponges#1: Arlene P.
Multi-purpose AND toilet cleaners#1: Previous donations *.
Bucket and mop#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Broom and dust pan#1: Arlene P.
Toilet brush#1: Previous donations *.
Vacuum cleaner (clean, in working order)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Iron#1: Nuraz H.
Ironing Board w unstained cover#1: Nuraz H.
30 hangers#1: Previous donations *.
Extension cord & power strip#1: Meryl T.
Basic tool kit (hammer, screwdrivers, nails, allen wrench)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Laundry hamper/basket#1: Diane K.
Laundry detergent, large size#1: Anna B.
Drying rack for clothes (NOT the basic walmart one, it breaks easily!)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Trash cans for bedrooms & bathroom#1: Arlene P.
#2: Kathy W.
New or very clean pillows (2 per slot)#1: Previous donations *.
Bedside tables#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Diane K.
Bedroom lamps#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Sue C.
Rug for bedrooms#1: Previous donations *.
Dressers#1: Cindy or Laura *.
Twin sheet sets (extras welcome)#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Previous donations *.
Twin bed frame with spotless mattresses#1: Diane K.
#2: Diane K.
Twin mattress pad (new or excellent condition & completely unstained)#1: Previous donations *.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Twin comforter#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Cindy Z.
Twin warm blanket#1: via Diane K.
#2: via Diane K.
Toys and Books for 9yr old boy#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Trish P.
Closet storage (hanging or plastic) storage units#1: Previous donations *.
Towel sets: large bath size, hand towel, wash cloth#1: Diane K.
#2: Diane K.
Toilet paper (10+) and paper towels (6+)#1: Arlene P.
2+ Bar or Liquid soap#1: Julie G.
2+ bottles of shampoo (extra moisturizing much appreciated)#1: Arlene P.
2+ toothbrushes & toothpaste#1: Previous donations *.
Deodorant#1: tom v.
Shaving cream and razors for one women#1: tom v.
Feminine hygiene sanitary pads, 2 large bags/boxes (NO tampons please)#1: tom v.
Basic First Aid Kit#1: Debbie v.
Alarm clock#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Paper, pens, envelopes, stamps#1: Debbie v.
Jelly (Standard size)#1: Cristina C.
Sugar (Pourable), 5lbs#1: Cristina C.
Salt (Iodized, Standard size)#1: Cristina C.
Pepper (Standard size)#1: Cristina C.
Cooking Oil (Vegetable, 48OZ)#1: Cristina C.
Tea, preferably loose leaf green#1: Khalida Y.
Tomato Paste (4+ cans)#1: Cristina C.
Potatoes & onions#1: Khalida Y.
Fresh produce (carrots, apples, bananas, etc)#1: Khalida Y.
1 gallon whole milk#1: Bethany R.
1 carton whole milk yogurt#1: Bethany R.
Cereal & snacks, cookies etc#1: Cristina C.
Pasta and sauce#1: Cristina C.
Rice 10+ lbs#1: Arlene P.
Afghan spices (Garam masala, cumin seed, cardamon pods, cinnamon sticks, Shan brand spice mixes)#1: Cristina C.
Welcome Meal (contact Dominique 301-580-0934 to participate)#1: Welcome Meal Club *.
Help set-up the apartment 1pm Saturday, December 14#1: Anna B.
#2: Kathy W.
#3: Khalida Y.
#4: Arlene P.
#5: Rita J.
#6: Deborah V.
#7: tom v.
#8: Rehana R.
#9: Yaser A.
#10: (empty) - sign-ups closed