Next Home Setup for an Afghan family of 8 resettling in Rockville, MD (Nov 4, 2021)

Date: November 4, 2021

Welcome to the KindWorks apartment setup signup for a newly arrived refugee family of eight! In addition to the mother of this wonderful family, there are four adult children and a daughter-in-law (ages 20 to 29), a son (age 15), and a daughter (age 12).

Your contributions will help turn an empty apartment into a warm and welcoming home! Your willingness to jump in and help is truly special and deeply appreciated by this family.

Please sign up below and plan to drop off your items at the apartment in Rockville this Thursday, November 4th between 11 am and 12:30 pm.  The apartment setup will take place immediately following, from 12:30 to 3 pm on Thursday.  Please be sure to sign up below if you would like to help during the dropoff and/or setup hours.  The specific apartment address (in Rockville) will be provided when you sign up. 

Alternatively or in addition, if you would like to make a donation to help with KindWorks Home Setups,  please click HERE. Thank you, in advance for your donation which helps us to meet the needs of these incoming families. 

Whether you are new to KindWorks or are an experienced volunteer, please take a few minutes to read the information below.

FLEXIBILITY AND COMMUNICATION: We have learned from recent experience that setup dates, once set, can shift and even be canceled for reasons beyond our control. Please be sure to check your email for updates/changes, particularly the day/evening before and even the morning of the setup. If and when changes happen, we will let you know as soon as we do. Please be sure to include your cell phone number in the signup.

A WORD ABOUT QUALITY:  We ask that you please donate either very gently used or new, quality furniture and furnishings. We thank you in advance for making sure that all donated items are clean (without stains and 100% pet-hair-, cobweb- and smoke-free) when donated.

LINENS: Please label or tag the bag for all bedding (mattress pad, sheets, blankets, comforter/duvet and bedcovers) BY SIZE as twin, full or queen and bundle sets together — without marking on the actual linens. Unfortunately, we cannot use king-size bedding. As noted above, new or VERY GENTLY used linens are great!  Worn sheets and towels won’t work.

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 so appreciate your generosity and your understanding!!

IF THE SIGNUP IS ALREADY FULL . . .  Certain key items are needed for every setup or desired by nearly every family.  These items include, among others, simple twin beds frames that don’t require a box spring and can easily be assembled, bikes in working condition for adults and children, sewing machines, and computers/laptops (which can be cleaned and updated in advance by KindWorks volunteer refurbishers – see our Digital Empowerment Initiative). Sturdy, easy to assemble bunk beds are also regularly needed for larger families.  If you have any of these items and can deliver them – GREAT, please sign up to bring them! If the signup below for these items is full,  please email Alison Curtis at alisonmcurtis@msn.com so that she can track and reach out to you about donating your item(s) for a future setup.

COVID PRECAUTIONS: ALL volunteers should be fully COVID vaccinated and need to be masked while inside the apartment. If you are feeling sick or have a fever on the day of setup, please let us know and do not come to the site. In addition, we are asking that only those individuals who sign up for setup come into the apartment. If you are dropping off items (and not helping with setup), we ask that you either carry your items to the door or pull up so that setup volunteers can carry your things into the apartment.  **Thank you for understanding. 

The setup leads for this project are Jean and Kristen.  If you have questions, you can reach Jean by email at jeanschlesinger99@gmail.com or by text at 202-257-5197. You can reach Kristen by email at kweinberg@weinbergllc.com or by text at 301-257-7743.

Many, many thanks! – Jean, Kristen , Alison, Jennifer and Deb, 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. Notwithstanding the COVID precautions indicated above, as with any indoor group activity, there is a risk that unintended COVID transmission could occur. 

 

 

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Furniture
Living room Arm Chair (apartment size or similar scale; matching chairs are great but not essential))#1: Molly S.
Loveseat or small sofa#1: Seth -.
Coffee Table (small)#1: Maryam C.
TV stand (apartment size)#1: Guita I.
Desk (apartment size)#1: Susan B.
Desk chair (apartment size)#1: Susan B.
4 folding Chairs#1: Deb L.
Full size bed frame that doesn't require boxspring#1: Alison C.
#2: Alison C.
Full size mattress#1: Greg -.
#2: JOS -.
Twin beds frames that don't require boxspring#1: Susan B.
#2: Susan B.
#3: Alison C.
#4: Alison C.
Twin matresses#1: Jean S.
#2: Jean S.
#3: JOS -.
#4: JOS -.
Dressers#1: Celeste C.
#2: Greg -.
#3: Jean S.
#4: Kristen W.
#5: Jennifer G.
Bedside tables#1: Greg -.
#2: Greg -.
#3: Jean S.
#4: Jean S.
#5: Jean S.
Bookshelf (apartment size)#1: Alison C.
#2: Kristen W.
#3: Lee M.
Living Room
Living room table lamps#1: Elise B.
#2: Deb L.
Standing Lamp#1: Jessica M.
Wall art for Main Living Area (no images of animals or people please)#1: Maryam C.
#2: Cathy H.
#3: Erika S.
TV (good size, flat screen is much appreciated)#1: Jessica M.
Living room rug (max 5 X 8 feet)#1: Maryam C.
Front door mat#1: Lauren L.
Kitchen and Dining Room
Afghan spices (Garam masala, cumin seed, cardamon pods, cinnamon sticks, Shan brand spice mixes)#1: Lisa G.
Tea, preferably loose leaf green#1: Lisa G.
Dishes for 10+ people (plates, bowls)#1: Sue C.
Flatware for 10+ people#1: Elise B.
Flatware drawer tray (narrower drawer size for older apartments)#1: Jas S.
Serving utensils (large spoons, large fork, etc)#1: Nancy H.
Glassware (10+)#1: Guita I.
Tableclothes#1: Deb L.
#2: Elise B.
Cloth napkins (12+)#1: Nancy H.
Small microwave#1: Jong-on H.
Food processor#1: James H.
Pressure Cooker#1: Deb L.
Blender#1: Jas S.
12 inch non-stick pan#1: Deb L.
Large stock pots, with lids#1: Lisa G.
Cutting Board set#1: Elise B.
Kettle (preferably stovetop)#1: Robin K.
10+ tea cups#1: Sue C.
Serving tray#1: Elise B.
Large serving platters#1: Robin K.
#2: Robin K.
#3: Robin K.
Mixing/serving bowls set#1: Heather S.
Kitchen utensils (spatula, spoons, pasta fork, ladle)#1: Hernàndez T.
Colander#1: Robin K.
Can opener#1: Deb L.
Food storage containers (ie tupperware, medium-large size)#1: Nancy H.
Paper napkins#1: Sharon E.
Plastic wrap & aluminum foil#1: Sharon E.
Kitchen drain rack & mat#1: Sue C.
Kitchen towels, 2+#1: Robin K.
#2: Sue C.
Hot pads (2), oven mitt#1: Robin K.
Kitchen trash can and box of garbage bags#1: kristen w.
Dish soap (2+ large) and 4 sponges#1: Cathy H.
Utility/Cleaning Supplies
Vacuum cleaner (clean, in working order)#1: Jessica M.
Bucket and mop#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Broom and dust pan#1: Robin K.
Multi-purpose, windex, toilet bowl cleaning solution and rags#1: Zena O.
Iron#1: Deb L.
Ironing Board w unstained cover#1: Sue C.
Umbrellas in excellent condition#1: Deb L.
#2: Elise B.
Fan (table-top or standing#1: Elise B.
Step ladder (two to three steps)#1: Sue C.
10 light bulbs for table lamps#1: Cathy H.
Power strip/surge protector#1: Deb L.
Extension cords#1: Elise B.
#2: Elise B.
#3: Deb L.
Flashlights and spare batteries (if replaceable)#1: Cathy H.
#2: Lauren L.
AA and AAA batteries#1: Cathy H.
Basic tool kit (hammer, screwdrivers, nails, allen wrench, measuring tape)#1: Molly S.
Laundry hamper/basket#1: Jean S.
#2: Deb L.
Laundry detergent, large size#1: Siew (thru Sheryl I) H.
Drying rack for clothes (NOT the basic walmart one, it breaks easily!)#1: Robin K.
Foldable Shopping Cart (to walk to and from grocery store)#1: Cathy H.
Sewing machine and notions#1: Deb L.
Bedrooms General
New or very clean pillows (2 per slot)#1: Jean S.
#2: Deb L.
80 hangers#1: Deb L.
Trash can/waste basket for bedrooms & bathroom#1: Robin K.
#2: Robin K.
#3: Jean S.
Mirrors#1: Guita I.
#2: kristen w.
#3: Heather S.
Over the door hooks for bedroom or bath#1: Lauren L.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Closet storage (hanging or plastic) storage units#1: Elise B.
#2: Elise B.
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Shoe rack (standing, not hanging please)#1: Robin K.
Bedroom 1 (couple expecting new baby)
Bedroom lamps with lightbulbs#1: Nancy H.
#2: Jas S.
#3: Natalie W.
Full size mattress pad#1: Sue C.
Full size sheets#1: Kim G.
#2: Cathy B.
Full size blanket#1: Nancy H.
Full size duvet#1: Jean S.
Queen Sized warm blanket#1: Deborah D.
Wall art for parents' room (no images of animals or people please)#1: kristen w.
#2: Kristen W.
Prayer mats or approximately 45” X 27” carpet or mat that could be used as prayer mat#1: Deb L.
#2: Elise B.
#3: Deb L.
#4: Deb L.
Hijab (long rectangular woman’s scarf in excellent condition)#1: Deborah D.
#2: Deborah D.
#3: Deborah D.
#4: Deborah D.
#5: Deborah D.
#6: Deborah D.
Bedroom 2 (Mother's and Girls' room)
TBD Wall appropriate for mother's and daughters' room (no images of animal or people please)#1: Jennifer G.
#2: Karen S.
Full Sheet sets#1: Marcy M.
#2: Cathy B.
Full Mattress pad#1: Marcy M.
Full Blanket#1: Marcy M.
Full Duvet or comforter#1: Jean S.
Twin sheet sets#1: Judy M.
#2: Judy M.
#3: Sharon E.
#4: Jean S.
Twin mattress pad (new or excellent condition & without stains)#1: Sue C.
#2: Fariba R.
Twin warm blankets#1: Zena O.
#2: Jean S.
#3: Jean S.
Twin comforters/duvets/bedspread#1: Julia K.
#2: Jean S.
Bedroom lamps with light bulbs#1: Nancy H.
#2: Marcy M.
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Cork Board/ bulletin board#1: Karen S.
Bedroom 3 (Brothers' Room - Ages 29 and 15))
Twin Sheet Sets#1: Jean S.
#2: Jean S.
#3: Jean S.
#4: Kim G.
Twin Warm Blankets#1: Jean S.
#2: Jean S.
Twin mattress pad (new or excellent condition & without stains)#1: Kim G.
#2: Fariba R.
Bedroom lamps with light bulbs#1: Sue C.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Twin comforters/duvets/bedspread#1: Jean S.
#2: Courtney S.
Wall Art appropriate for 15 and 29 year old (no images of animals or people please)#1: Fariba R.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Cork Board/ bulletin board#1: Elise B.
Bathroom linens/toiletries/necessities
Towel sets: large bath size, hand towel, wash cloth#1: Jean S.
#2: Jean S.
#3: Sue C.
#4: Jean S.
Shower Curtain, liner and hooks#1: Julia K.
#2: Julia K.
Bathroom rug/mat#1: Jean S.
#2: Julia K.
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
Wall Art (no images of animals or people please)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Toilet brush#1: Elise B.
#2: Kim G.
Toilet Plunger#1: Robin K.
#2: Deb L.
No-slip pad for tub floor(clean or new)#1: Lauren l.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Tissues (3-4 boxes)#1: Deb L.
Toilet paper (10+) and paper towels (6+)#1: Julia K.
4 Bar or Liquid soap#1: Siew (thru Sheryl I) H.
Soap dishes or rubber soap pad#1: Siew (thru Sheryl I) H.
4 bottles of shampoo (extra moisturizing much appreciated)#1: Zena O.
8 toothbrushes & toothpaste#1: Zena O.
5 deodorant#1: Zena O.
Feminine Products – pads different (three different sizes) for two months#1: Zena O.
Shaving cream and razors for men and women#1: Elise B.
Hairdryer#1: Tatiana H.
#2: Jean S.
Basic First Aid Kit#1: Lauren L.
Additional Items
Computers#1: KIndWorks D.
Sewing Machine#1: MaryAnn H.
Bike for adult#1: Susan B.
Bike helmet for adult - NEW#1: Nancy B.
Bike for teen#1: Susan B.
Bike helmet for teen - NEW#1: Nancy B.
Bike locks#1: Nancy B.
#2: Nancy B.
School Backpack for 12 year old girl filled with appropriate school supplies#1: Marcy M.
School Backpack for 15 year old boy filled with age appropriate school supplies#1: Marcy M.
School Backpack for 20 year old woman filled with school supplies for community college#1: Marcy M.
Games/books/sports for 12 year old girl#1: Marcy M.
#2: Cathy H.
Games/books/sports for 15 year old boy#1: Cathy H.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Volunteers for Day Of
Thursday, November 4th, 11 am to 12:30 pm - Help unload/assemble furniture#1: Natalie W.
#2: Deb L.
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#5: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Thursday, November 4th, 12:30 to 3 pm - New Volunteers help assemble and set-up the apartment#1: Hernàndez T.
#2: Lisa G.
#3: Sharon E.
#4: Heather P.
#5: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#6: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Thursday, November 4th, 12:30 to 3 pm - Experienced Volunteers help to assemble and set-up the apartment#1: Kim G.
#2: Sue C.
#3: Deb L.
#4: Lauren L.
#5: Sheryl I.
#6: (empty) - sign-ups closed
KindKitchen (pre-set list; please inquire before signing up))#1: Kristen W.
KindWelcomeMeal#1: KindWorks W.