Home Setup (drop-off) for our newly resettling neighbors from Honduras

Date: February 16, 2022

Welcome to the KindWorks apartment setup signup for a resettling Honduran family who were displaced last year due to an apartment fire. They are moving in to their own townhouse in Gaithersburg and are very excited!!   2 sisters who are the heads of household for this combined family, which includes boys who are 2, 8 and 9 years old and twin boys who are 5, and girls who are 6 and 11 years old.

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.   We will get back to you about delivery or pickup plans as soon as the family’s case manager has arranged it all with the family.  

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.

IMPORTANT: Please supply only those items for which you have signed up UNLESS  you have been in touch and received confirmation to supply 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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Select Task(s)WhatName
Select Task(s)WhatName
Furniture
Sofa#1: Julia W.
Living room Arm Chair (apartment size or similar scale; matching chairs are great but not essential))#1: Sue C.
Console table or modest size sideboard#1: Julia W.
Living Room Side tables#1: Robin M.
TV Table/stand (apartment size or similar scale)#1: julie a.
flat screen working tv with any needed remote#1: Julia S.
#2: roxana v.
Large Rugs for dining room and living room#1: Julia W.
Dining room table and chairs for 8 people#1: Guita I.
4+ additional kitchen/dining room chairs#1: Susan N.
Queen sized bed (frame, mattress and headboard)#1: Michael M.
queen frame and headboard#1: Maryam C.
Bunk or Trundle Bed and mattresses included#1: Traci R.
twin bed mattress and frame#1: Guita I.
Dressers#1: Guita I.
#2: Robin M.
#3: Susan N.
Bedside tables#1: Maryam C.
#2: Robin M.
bedroom rugs#1: Julia W.
#2: julie g.
Bookshelf#1: Robin M.
#2: Julia W.
#3: Robin M.
Desk or small rectangular table that can be used as desk#1: Julia W.
#2: Mary Anne B.
#3: julie a.
Desk chair or single chair to use as desk chair#1: Guita I.
Living room table lamps#1: Robin M.
#2: Robin M.
Standing Lamp#1: Robin M.
#2: Robin M.
Front door mat#1: Diane K.
Kitchen and Dining Room
Kitchen floor mat#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Dish set for 10+ people (plates, bowls)#1: Sue C.
Tableclothes#1: Sue C.
#2: Julia W.
Cloth napkins (10+)#1: Diane K.
Rice cooker#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Small microwave#1: Josylyn R.
blender#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
toaster oven#1: Guita I.
Large stock pots, with lids#1: Diane/ Alexa v Diane K.
Sauce pans, large with lids (if non-stick, please ensure not scraped or old)#1: Diane/ Alexa v Diane K.
Saute/frying pans, large#1: Diane/ Alexa v Diane K.
Baking dishes (pyrex or other)#1: Sue C.
Knife Set (knives for food prep; not a steak knife set))#1: Robin M.
Cutting Board set#1: Diane K.
Large serving platters#1: Sue C.
#2: Sue C.
#3: Sue C.
Plastic filtered water pitcher for frig (with replacement filter if possible)#1: Robin M.
Mixing/serving bowls set#1: Julia W.
Paper napkins#1: Sue C.
Plastic wrap & aluminum foil#1: Julia S.
Kitchen trash can and box of garbage bags#1: Julia W.
Dish soap (2+ large) and 4 sponges#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Utility/Cleaning Supplies
Vacuum cleaner (clean, in working order)#1: roxana v.
Bucket and mop#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Broom and dust pan#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Multi-purpose, windex, toilet bowl cleaning solution and rags#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Umbrellas in excellent condition#1: roxana v.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Step ladder (two to three steps)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
10 light bulbs for table lamps#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Power strip/surge protector#1: Robin M.
Extension cords#1: Sue C.
#2: Robin M.
Flashlights and spare batteries (if replaceable)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
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: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Laundry detergent, large size#1: Robin M.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
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: Susan N.
Bedrooms General
50 hangers#1: Robin M.
#2: Sue C.
Trash can/waste basket for bedrooms & bathroom#1: Susan N.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Mirrors#1: Robin M.
#2: Robin M.
#3: roxana v.
Nightlights#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bedroom lamps with lightbulbs#1: Robin M.
#2: Robin M.
#3: Sue C.
#4: Sue C.
Cork Board/ bulletin board#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Toilet Plunger#1: julie a.
No-slip pad for tub floor(clean or new)#1: Diane K.
Tissues (4-5 boxes)#1: Julia S.
Toilet paper (10+) and paper towels (6+)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
6 Bar or Liquid soap#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Soap dishes or rubber soap pad#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
4 bottles of shampoo (extra moisturizing much appreciated#1: Nancy H.
extra toothbrushes & 2 full size toothpastes#1: Nancy H.
Hairdryer#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Basic First Aid Kit#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Additional Items
Toys/books/games/sports equip for 11 year old girl#1: Allison W.
Toys/books/games/sports equip for 8 and 9 year old boys#1: Dominique R.
Toys/books/games/sports equip for 6 year old girl#1: Julia S.
Toys/books/games/sports equip for twin 5 year old boys#1: Elaine J.
Toys/books/games/sports equip for 2 year old boy#1: Elaine J.
Step stool for bathroom for toddler#1: roxana v.
Electrical outlet covers#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed