Home Setup for our new Afghan neighbors: 4 adult male friends living together in Bethesda, MD

Date: May 14, 2022

Welcome to the KindWorks apartment setup signup for 4 newly resettling young adult friends from Afghanistan!  They are four men, all in their late 20’s/early 30’s.

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 will be so deeply appreciated by these people.  Although the overwhelmed resettlement agency left them largely on their own, they found a great apartment in a great location, and now only need our help to acquire the needed furniture and furnishings.  Let’s make sure that by the end of next weekend they have what they need to really feel at home in their new space!

Drop offs can be arranged for Wednesday or Friday afternoon (May 11th and 13th), or during the home setup on Saturday, May 14th from 10am-noon.

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: Only twin bedding will be needed for this home. As noted above, new or VERY GENTLY used linens are great!  Worn sheets and towels won’t work.

IMPORTANT: Please deliver 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!!

THE PROCESS FOR DELIVERY:    If your item is too large for you to transport and you are not able to make another arrangement for transport – please contact Julia to see if we might be able to help arrange.

The setup lead for this project is Julia.  If you have questions, you can reach Julia by email at juliaaldenwong@gmail.com or by text at (415) 722-3560‬.

Many, many thanks!  – – 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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Select Task(s)WhatName
Select Task(s)WhatName
Small Sofa#1: Julie G.
comfy chairs#1: Sue C.
Console table or modest size sideboard#1: Kristen Scharer c.
Living Room Side tables#1: Sonja White c.
large living room pillows#1: Julia W.
#2: Julia W.
wall art (please no pictures of people of animals)#1: Pallavi and K.
#2: Alexa v Diane K.
#3: Sue C.
mirrors#1: Barbara Stevens c.
#2: Diane K.
#3: Diane K.
small dining room/kitchen table#1: Julia W.
4 dining room/kitchen chairs#1: Julia W.
living room rug#1: Nancy Holden c.
bedroom rugs#1: Pallavi K.
#2: Nancy H.
Dresser#1: Liesyl F.
#2: Jeng H.
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#5: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bedside tables#1: Liesyl F.
#2: Liesyl F.
#3: Pallavi K.
#4: Jeng Hsu c.
#5: Jinks M.
Bookshelf#1: Julia W.
small Desk or small rectangular table that can be used as desks#1: Sue C.
Desk chair or single chair to use as desk chair#1: Sue C.
Standing Lamp#1: Julia W.
#2: Julia W.
#3: Julia W.
TV (good size, flat screen is much appreciated)#1: Karen H c.
Twin Bed frames#1: Liesyl F.
#2: Liesyl F.
#3: Mina C.
#4: Mina C.
#5: KindWorks K.
Twin Bed Mattresses#1: KindWorks K.
#2: KindWorks K.
#3: KindWorks K.
#4: KindWorks K.
Twin Bed Sheet Sets#1: Sue C.
#2: Kim G.
#3: Kim G.
#4: Kim G.
#5: Sue C.
#6: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#7: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#8: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Twin Bed Comforters#1: Liesyl F.
#2: Liesyl F.
#3: Sue C.
#4: Sheryl I.
Twin Bed Mattress Pads#1: Sue C.
#2: Sheryl I.
#3: Sheryl I.
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Front door mat#1: Julia W.
Dish Set for 6+ people (plates, bowls)#1: Julia W.
Flatware for 6+ people#1: Sue C.
Flatware drawer tray (narrower drawer size for older apartments)#1: Kim G.
Serving utensils (large spoons, large fork, etc)#1: Alexa v Diane K.
Glassware (8+)#1: Marcy M.
pressure cooker (stove-top type)#1: Deb L.
Large Stock Pots,with lids#1: Alexa v Diane K.
Sauce pans, large with lids (if non-stick, please ensure not scraped or old)#1: Deb L.
Saute/frying pans, large#1: Alexa v Diane K.
Baking dishes (pyrex or other)#1: Sue C.
Tableclothes#1: Julia W.
#2: Sue C.
Cloth napkins (8+)#1: Sue C.
Baking sheets, set of 2-3#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Knife Set (knives for food prep; not a steak knife set))#1: Julia W.
Cutting Board set#1: Deb L.
Kettle (preferably stovetop)#1: Julia W.
8+ tea cups#1: Julia W.
Serving tray#1: Deb L.
Large serving platters#1: Nancy H.
#2: Jinks M.
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Plastic filtered water pitcher for fridge (with replacement filter if possible)#1: Kim G.
Mixing/serving bowls set#1: Sue C.
Kitchen utensil holder#1: Diane K.
Colander#1: Deb L.
Can opener#1: Deb L.
Paper napkins#1: Siew H.
Plastic wrap & aluminum foil#1: Deb L.
Kitchen drain rack & mat#1: Julia W.
Kitchen towels, 2+#1: Sue C.
Hot pads (2), oven mitt#1: Nancy H.
Kitchen trash can and box of garbage bags#1: Julia W.
Dish soap (2+ large) and 4 sponges#1: Sheryl I.
Bucket and mop#1: Deb L.
Broom and dust pan#1: Deb L.
Multi-purpose, windex, toilet bowl cleaning solution and rags#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Umbrellas in excellent condition#1: Sheryl I.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Step ladder (two to three steps)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
6 light bulbs for table lamps#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Power strip/surge protector#1: Deb L.
Laundry hamper/basket#1: Sue C.
Laundry detergent, large size#1: Siew H.
Drying rack for clothes (NOT the basic walmart one, it breaks easily!)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Foldable Shopping Cart (to walk to and from grocery store)#1: Kim G.
vacuum cleaner (working)#1: Jerry S.
New or very clean pillows#1: Sheryl I.
#2: Deb L.
#3: Deb L.
#4: Deb L.
80 hangers#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Trash can/waste basket for bedrooms & bathroom#1: Sheryl I.
Shoe rack (standing, not hanging please), small please#1: Julia W.
Nightlights#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bedroom lamps with lightbulbs#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Towel sets: large bath size, hand towel, wash cloth#1: Sue C.
#2: Karen S.
#3: Kim G.
#4: Kim G.
#5: Kim G.
#6: Kim G.
#7: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#8: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bathroom rug/mat#1: Julia W.
No-slip pad for tub floor(clean or new)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
shower curtain#1: Julia W.
Tissues (3-4 boxes)#1: Siew H.
Toilet paper (10+) and paper towels (6+)#1: Deb L.
Soap dishes or rubber soap pad#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
shampoo#1: Siew H.
#2: Siew H.
toothpaste and brushes#1: Siew H.
deodorants#1: Nancy H.
Shaving cream and razors#1: Nancy H.
Basic First Aid Kit#1: Deb L.
tool kit#1: Deb L.
Afghan Spice Box#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Help Set Up The Apt on Saturday from 10am-noon#1: Lisa G.
#2: Nancy H.
#3: Marcy M.
#4: Amanda F.
#5: Richard M.
#6: Elena M.