Home Setup (drop-off) for our new Afghan neighbors – Hadi’s family of 5 in Rockville, MD

Date: January 30, 2022

Welcome to the KindWorks apartment setup signup for a resettling Afghan refugee family of 5 in Rockville, MD. In addition to mom and dad, there are 3 sons, aged 8 and 7 years, and 8 months.

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.   Let make sure that by next weekend this family has what they need to really feel at home in their new space!

We will not be setting up the apartment – as the family is already here and will be doing that.   Once you signup, you will receive a confirmation email that will share the family’s contact information and address.  Please arrange directly to drop off your items almost any time from now through Jan 30th.   

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.

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!!

COVID PRECAUTIONS: ALL volunteers should be fully COVID vaccinated and need to be masked.

The project lead for this project is Julie.  If you have questions, you can reach Julie by email at juliegarel@me.com or by text at 757-639-7702.

Many, many thanks! – Julie, Deb and the 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
Sofa#1: Natalie C.
Living room Arm Chair (apartment size or similar scale; matching chairs are great but not essential))#1: Robin M.
#2: Robin M.
Console table or modest size sideboard#1: Shveta V.
Living Room Side tables#1: Shveta V.
#2: Shveta V.
TV Table/stand (apartment size or similar scale)#1: Shveta V.
flat screen working tv with any needed remote#1: FRAN Z.
Dining room table for 6 people#1: Kristen W.
6 Dining Chairs#1: Kristen W.
Queen sized bed (all inclusive)#1: Kim G.
Twin beds (all included)#1: Robin M.
#2: Robin M.
toddler bed#1: Sue C.
Dressers#1: Sue C.
#2: Kristen W.
#3: Lisa K.
#4: Shveta V.
Bedside tables#1: shveta v.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bookshelf#1: Sue C.
#2: Kristen W.
Desk or small rectangular table that can be used as desk#1: Kristen W.
Desk chair or single chair to use as desk chair#1: Kristen W.
Living Room
Living room table lamps#1: Diane K.
#2: Ann M.
#3: Teresa S.
Buffet/console table lamps (matching great if possible)#1: Robin M.
#2: Robin M.
Standing Lamp#1: Kim G.
Front door mat#1: Kathleen K.
Kitchen and Dining Room
Kitchen floor mat#1: Laura K. R.
Dishes for 6+ people (plates, bowls)#1: Sue C.
Flatware for 6+ people#1: Sue C.
Flatware drawer tray (narrower drawer size for older apartments)#1: Julia W.
Serving utensils (large spoons, large fork, etc)#1: Sue C.
Glassware (10+)#1: Julia W.
Tableclothes#1: Sue C.
#2: Nancy H.
Cloth napkins (12+)#1: Sue C.
Pressure cooker (stovetop, non electric is preferred, with good condition silicone ring)#1: Julia W.
Small microwave#1: Julia W.
Large stock pots, with lids#1: Sue C.
Sauce pans, large with lids (if non-stick, please ensure not scraped or old)#1: Diane K.
Saute/frying pans, large#1: Diane K.
Baking dishes (pyrex or other)#1: Diane K.
Knife Set (knives for food prep; not a steak knife set))#1: Sue C.
Cutting Board set#1: Sue C.
Kettle (preferably stovetop)#1: Sue C.
10+ tea cups#1: Julia W.
Serving tray#1: Laura K. R.
Large serving platters#1: Lisa G.
#2: Diane K.
#3: Robin M.
Matching candlesticks and candles (extra candles that fit candlesticks also great)#1: Sue C.
Pitcher (plastic, glass or ceramic)#1: Sue C.
Plastic filtered water pitcher for frig (with replacement filter if possible)#1: Sue C.
Mixing/serving bowls set#1: Julia W.
Kitchen utensils (spatula, spoons, pasta fork, ladle)#1: Kim G.
Kitchen utensil holder#1: Kim G.
Colander#1: Julia W.
Can opener#1: Robin M.
Food storage containers (ie tupperware, medium-large size)#1: Julia W.
Paper napkins#1: Sue C.
Plastic wrap & aluminum foil#1: Julia W.
Kitchen drain rack & mat#1: Robin M.
Kitchen towels, 2+#1: Sue C.
#2: Diane K.
Hot pads (2), oven mitt#1: Sue C.
Kitchen trash can and box of garbage bags#1: roxana v.
Dish soap (2+ large) and 4 sponges#1: Laura R.
Utility/Cleaning Supplies
Vacuum cleaner (clean, in working order)#1: Ann M.
Bucket and mop#1: Denise and Liam D.
Broom and dust pan#1: KRisten w.
Multi-purpose, windex, toilet bowl cleaning solution and rags#1: Kim G.
Umbrellas in excellent condition#1: Kim G.
#2: roxana v.
Step ladder (two to three steps)#1: Sue C.
10 light bulbs for table lamps#1: KRisten w.
Power strip/surge protector#1: Robin M.
Extension cords#1: Robin M.
#2: Robin M.
Flashlights and spare batteries (if replaceable)#1: Laura R.
#2: Mary C.
AA and AAA batteries#1: Robin M.
Basic tool kit (hammer, screwdrivers, nails, allen wrench, measuring tape)#1: Robin M.
Laundry hamper/basket#1: Robin M.
#2: Robin M.
#3: Nancy H.
Laundry detergent, large size#1: Sheryl I.
#2: Sheryl I.
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: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bedrooms General
New or very clean pillows (2 per slot)#1: Robin M.
#2: Robin M.
50 hangers#1: Robin M.
Trash can/waste basket for bedrooms & bathroom#1: Robin M.
#2: Robin M.
Mirrors#1: roxana v.
#2: Roxana v.
Over the door hooks for bedroom or bath#1: roxana v.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Closet storage (hanging or plastic) storage units#1: Kim G.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Shoe rack (standing, not hanging please)#1: Julia W.
Nightlights#1: Laura R.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Parent Bedroom
Bedroom lamps with lightbulbs#1: roxana v.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Queen Sized sheet sets#1: Kim G.
#2: shveta V.
Queen Sized Zip Mattress Protector#1: Kim G.
Queen Sized warm blanket#1: Lisa G.
Queen Sized Comforter/duvet/bedspread#1: Julia W.
Paper, pens, envelopes, stamps, stapler, paper clips, and file folders#1: Laura R.
Boys' Room (ages 8 and 7)
Bedroom lamps with light bulbs#1: Robin M.
#2: Robin M.
Twin sheet sets#1: Sue C.
#2: Julia W.
#3: Kim G.
#4: Shveta V.
Twin zip mattress protectors#1: roxana v.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Twin warm blankets#1: Julia W.
#2: Kim G.
#3: Abby G.
#4: Shveta V.
Twin comforters/duvets/bedspread#1: Kim G.
#2: Abby G.
Cork Board/ bulletin board#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bathrooms: linens/toiletries/necessities
Towel sets: large bath size, hand towel, wash cloth#1: Abby G.
#2: Abby G.
#3: Abby G.
#4: Abby G.
#5: Bruce P.
#6: Bruce P.
Shower Curtain, liner and hooks#1: Diane K.
Bathroom rug/mat#1: Sue C.
Extra bathroom storage: two towel bars and/or storage racks with suction cups (28 - 30” width)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Toilet brush#1: Robin M.
Toilet Plunger#1: Laura R.
No-slip pad for tub floor(clean or new)#1: Nancy H.
Tissues (4-5 boxes)#1: Lisa K.
Toilet paper (10+) and paper towels (6+)#1: Lisa K.
6 Bar or Liquid soap#1: Siew H.
Soap dishes or rubber soap pad#1: Laura R.
#2: roxana v.
4 bottles of shampoo (extra moisturizing much appreciated#1: Lisa K.
5 toothbrushes & 2 full size toothpaste#1: Siew H.
2 deodorants#1: Lisa K.
Feminine Products – pads different (three different sizes) for two months#1: Siew H.
Shaving cream and razors for men and women#1: Kathleen K.
Hairdryer#1: Kathleen K.
Basic First Aid Kit#1: Kyle N.
Additional Items
Computers#1: Sue C.
School Backpacks filled with appropriate school supplies - AGES shown above#1: Marcy M.
Bike for adult#1: Denise and Liam D.
Bikes for 7 and 8 year olds#1: Denise and Liam D.
#2: Denise and Liam d.
Toys/books/games/sports equip for 8 year old boy#1: Kathleen K.
Toys/books/games/sports equip for 7 year old boy#1: Kathleen K.
Toys/books/games/sports equip for baby boy#1: Lisa G.
Baby/Toddler Items
Step stool for bathroom for toddler#1: Kathleen K.
Booster car seat#1: Robin M.
other baby/toddler items (please identify in the comments)#1: roxana v.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#5: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#6: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Electrical outlet covers#1: Grace Episcopal Day School PTO S.
KindKitchen (2 week supply of groceries - preset list supplied)#1: Kristen W.
KindWelcomeMeal#1: Mary C.