Home Setup for our new Afghan neighbors:

Date: October 14, 2021

KindWorks will prepare an apartment for an Afghan refugee family of SEVEN in Landover Maryland THIS THURSDAY, October 14th.   Help us make their new apartment a warm and welcoming home, filled with all that they will need to start their new lives together here!

Whether you are donating and dropping off items or helping to set up, your contribution is vital and greatly appreciated!

Thank you in advance for donating with dignity your gently used (or new), quality furniture and furnishings. All items should be clean, unstained, and 100% pet-hair-, cobweb- and smoke-free.

In order to make this large group effort as COVID safe as possible, we’re splitting the efforts into two distinct sessions on Thursday:

  • 10 am to noon for drop off and delivery, including ALL large pieces of furniture. (We might add additional drop-off hours Wednesday afternoon; if Thursday is not possible for you and Wednesday afternoon is, please let us know).
  • noon to 2:30 pm for apartment set up. IF you are bringing items OTHER THAN furniture and can’t get there until a little after noon, that can still work.

VOLUNTEERS: Only those individuals who are signed up for set-up work will be able to enter the apartment. If you are not signed up for set-up, please pull your car up (volunteers will be there to help) or carry your items to the door. Please note that ALL volunteers should be fully COVID vaccinated, and will need to be masked while inside the apartment.**Thank you for understanding. 

LINENS: Please label or tag all bedding (mattress pad, sheets, blankets, comforter/duvet and duvet covers) as twin, full or queen (we cannot use king-sized bedding) and bundle sets together. Linens, including towels, can be new or VERY GENTLY used (not cut, stained, torn, patched or worn).

IMPORTANT: Please bring only those items for which you have signed up UNLESS  you have been in touch and received confirmation to bring specific additional items. We do not currently have storage or the ability to accept other items. We so appreciate your generosity and your understanding!!

Please email Jean (jeanschlesinger99@gmail.com)  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 support HERE.

Many, many thanks! – Deb, Jean, Alison and Kristen (KindWorks Home Setups Team)

 

**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
Select Task(s)WhatName
Front door mat#1: Kim H.
Sofa#1: Guita I.
Arm Chairs#1: Robin J.
Coffee Table#1: Guita I.
Side tables#1: Kristen W.
#2: Kristen W.
Living room table lamps#1: Kristen W.
#2: Kristen W.
Wall art (please no animals or people)#1: Maryam A.
#2: Guita I.
#3: Maryam H.
TV Table/stand#1: Guita I.
TV (good size, flat screen is much appreciated)#1: Maryam H.
Shoe rack (standing, not hanging pls)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Living room rug#1: Jean S.
Dining room table for 8 people#1: Kristen W.
Dining Chairs for 8 people#1: Jean S.
Dishes for 8+ people (plates, bowls)#1: Deb L.
Flatware for 8+ people#1: Casey H.
SIlverware drawer tray#1: Kristen W.
Serving utensils#1: Kristen W.
Glassware (10+)#1: Joanne F.
Tableclothes#1: Robin K.
#2: Joanne F.
Cloth napkins (12+)#1: Joanne F.
Pressure cooker (stovetop, non electric is preferred, with good condition silicone ring)#1: S K.
Large stock pots, with lids#1: Suman K.
Sauce pans, large with lids (if non-stick, please ensure not scraped or old)#1: Kim G.
Saute/frying pans, large#1: Lisa G.
Baking dishes (pyrex or other)#1: Kristen W.
Baking sheet, set of 2-3#1: Kristen W.
Knife Set#1: Myrna R.
Cutting Board set#1: Kim G.
Kettle (preferably stovetop)#1: Kristen W.
10+ tea cup#1: Guita I.
Serving tray#1: Kim G.
Large serving platters#1: Joanne F.
#2: Jean S.
#3: Guita I.
Pitcher (plastic or ceramic)#1: Joanne F.
Mixing/serving bowls set#1: Kim G.
Kitchen utensils (spatula, spoons, pasta fork, ladle)#1: Casey H.
Kitchen utensil holder#1: Casey H.
Colander#1: Kristen W.
Can opener#1: Kim G.
Food storage containers (ie tupperware, medium-large size)#1: Ellie B.
Plastic wrap & aluminum foil#1: Ellie B.
Kitchen drain rack & mat#1: Lauren L.
Kitchen towels, 2+#1: Casey H.
Hot pads (2), oven mitt#1: Kristen W.
Kitchen trash can and box of garbage bags#1: Kathy H.
10 light bulbs for table lamps#1: Deb L.
Dish soap (2+ large) and 4 sponges#1: Casey H.
Multi-purpose AND toilet cleaners#1: Casey H.
Bucket and mop#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Broom and dust pan#1: Casey H.
Vacuum cleaner (clean, in working order)#1: Casey H.
Iron#1: Lauren L.
Ironing Board w unstained cover#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Extension cord & power strip#1: Deb L.
80 hangers#1: Lisa G.
Basic tool kit (hammer, screwdrivers, nails, allen wrench)#1: Lynn G.
Laundry hamper/basket#1: Kim G.
#2: Casey H.
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Drying rack for clothes (NOT the basic walmart one, it breaks easily!)#1: Lynn G.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Laundry detergent, large size#1: Kristen W.
Trash cans for bedrooms & bathroom#1: Deb L.
#2: Deb L.
#3: Deb L.
New or very clean pillows (2 per slot)#1: Casey H.
#2: Casey H.
#3: Casey H.
#4: Deb L.
Bedside tables#1: Jackie C.
#2: Jean S.
#3: Jean S.
#4: Guita I.
#5: Jean S.
Bedroom lamps#1: Casey H.
#2: Kristen W.
#3: Kristen W.
#4: Kristen W.
#5: Jean S.
#6: Fariba E.
#7: Haleh S.
Rug for bedrooms#1: guita i.
#2: guita i.
#3: guita i.
Dressers#1: Jean S.
#2: Jean S.
#3: Jean S.
#4: Jean S.
#5: Jean S.
Twin beds frames#1: Susan B.
#2: Jean S.
#3: Jean S.
Bunk Bed#1: Jean S.
Queen sized bed#1: Jean S.
Bedroom mirrors#1: Jean S.
#2: Guita I.
#3: Haleh S.
Twin comforters#1: Fariba J.
#2: Joanne F.
#3: Kim G.
#4: Kim G.
#5: Jean S.
Queen Sized Comforter#1: Lisa G.
Twin warm blankets#1: Kristen W.
#2: Kristen W.
#3: Kristen W.
#4: Jean S.
#5: Jean S.
Queen Sized warm blanket#1: Joanne F.
Twin sheet sets#1: Casey H.
#2: Kim G.
#3: Kim G.
#4: Kim G.
#5: Kim G.
#6: Kristen W.
#7: Lauren L.
#8: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Queen Sized sheet sets#1: Kim G.
#2: Lauren L.
Twin mattress pad (new or excellent condition & completely unstained)#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
Queen Sized Mattress Pad ((new or excellent condition & completely unstained)#1: Carolyn J.
Closet storage (hanging or plastic) storage units#1: Jacqueline C.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Towel sets: large bath size, hand towel, wash cloth#1: Casey H.
#2: Casey H.
#3: Casey H.
#4: Casey H.
#5: Casey H.
#6: Lynn G.
#7: Guita I.
#8: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#9: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#10: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bathroom rug/mat#1: Kim G.
Toilet brush#1: Kim G.
#2: Deb L.
Toilet Plunger#1: Lynn G.
Toilet paper (10+) and paper towels (6+)#1: Guita I.
5 Bar or Liquid soap#1: Casey H.
5 bottles of shampoo (extra moisturizing much appreciated)#1: Deb L.
8 toothbrushes & toothpaste#1: Kristen W.
5 deodorant#1: Jennifer Magin b.
Shaving cream and razors for three men and one woman#1: Kristen W.
Cooking Oil (Vegetable, 48OZ)#1: Ellie B.
Tea, preferably loose leaf green#1: Lisa G.
Basic First Aid Kit#1: Lynn G.
Afghan spices (Garam masala, cumin seed, cardamon pods, cinnamon sticks, Shan brand spice mixes)#1: Lisa G.
Alarm clock#1: Deb L.
Paper, pens, envelopes, stamps#1: Robin K.
Bikes for 8 year olds#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bikes for children ages 13 and 16#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bike for 20 year old#1: Julie M.
Bike helmets for 8 year olds#1: Guita I.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bike helmets for 13, 16 and 20 year olds#1: Julie M.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
small microwave#1: Guita I.
computer#1: Deb L.
#2: Deb L.
school backpacks for 8 year olds filled with appropriate school supplies#1: Guita I.
#2: Deb L.
school backbpacks for 13 and 16 year olds filled with appropriate schools supplies#1: Guita I.
#2: Deb L.
backpack for 20 year old with basic supplies (notebook, pens, basic calculator)#1: Guita I.
toys/books/games for 8 year old girl#1: Guita I.
#2: Lisa G.
toys/books/games for 8 year old boy#1: Guita I.
#2: Carolyn J.
toys/books/games for 13 year old girl#1: Guita I.
#2: Joanne F.
soccer and/or basketball, books, games for 16 and 20 year old boys#1: Jean S.
#2: Carolyn J.
sewing machine and notions#1: Deb L.
Grandma Shopping Cart#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Flashlights and spare batteries (if replaceable)#1: Lynn G.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Paper napkins#1: Guita I.
Matching candlesticks and extra candles#1: Kristen W.
Feminine Products – pads different (three different sizes) for two months#1: Deb L.
Hairdryer#1: Lisa G.
#2: Deb L.
Shower Curtain, liner and hooks#1: Lynn G.
Soap dishes or rubber soap pad#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Extra bathroom storage: two towel bars and/or storage racks with suction cups (28 - 30” width)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
No-slip pad for tub (must be completely clean or new)#1: Lynn G.
Measuring tape or yardstick (some tool kits have measuring tape#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Step ladder (two to three steps)#1: Lynn G.
TWO Umbrellas in excellent condition (not broken)#1: Lisa G.
ONE table-top or standing fan#1: Carolyn J.
Multiple extension cords#1: Deb L.
Mat or small rug to put shoes on inside the apartment#1: Kim G.
AA and AAA batteries#1: Lynn G.
Tissues#1: Ellie B.
prayer mats or approximately 45” X 27” carpet or mat that could be used as prayer mat#1: Kim G.
#2: Deb L.
Hijab (long rectangular woman’s scarf in excellent condition)#1: Kim H.
#2: Joanne F.
console table or modest size sideboard#1: Kristen W.
Desk(s) or small kitchen table that can be used as desk and desk chair#1: Jackie C.
New Volunteers: Help unload cars and set-up the apartment - Thursday Oct 14th from 10am-2:30pm#1: Lisa G.
#2: Carolyn J.
#3: Marcia L.
#4: Lauren L.
#5: Clara M.
#6: Tony M.
#7: Jon B.
#8: Arturo G.
Experienced Volunteers: Help to unload and help with the home setup Thursday, October 14th 10am to 2:30pm#1: Kim G.
#2: Kristen W.
#3: Susan B.
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#5: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#6: (empty) - sign-ups closed
KindKitchen (deliver into apt on Friday)#1: Vashti V.
KindWelcomeMeal (deliver into apt on Friday)#1: Ellie Z.