Home Setup for our new Afghan neighbors: family of 5 in McLean, VA

Date: December 11, 2021

Welcome to the KindWorks apartment setup signup for a newly arriving refugee family!

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 this family.

We will next be helping a family of 5 from Afghanistan consisting of parents, their two daughters (one adult and one 14 year old) and one adult son, who will be moving into an apartment in McLean, VA next week!

This will be a bit different than previous home setups as we will not be setting up the apartment – the family is here and will be doing that.   We can arrange for you to drop off your items almost any time from Sunday, Dec 5th – through Saturday, Dec 11th.   

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!!

The setup lead for this project is Deb.  If you have questions, you can reach Deb by email at debolang@gmail.com or by text at 301-792-3708.

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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Select Task(s)WhatName
Select Task(s)WhatName
Furniture
Small Sofa#1: Guita I.
Console table or modest size sideboard#1: Naurin K.
Living Room Side tables#1: Julia W.
#2: Julia W.
TV Table/stand (apartment size or similar scale)#1: Guita I.
Dining room table for 6#1: Cathy H.
6 Dining Chairs#1: Cathy H.
large living room pillows#1: Naurin K.
#2: Julia W.
futon and frame#1: Guita I.
Queen sized bed frame that does not require boxspring#1: Carolyn W.
Twin beds frames that don't require boxspring#1: Ruchi S.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Dressers#1: Cathy H.
#2: Carolyn W.
#3: George W.
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bedside tables#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bookshelf#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Desk or small rectangular table that can be used as desk#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Desk chair or single chair to use as desk chair#1: Naurin K.
Living Room
Living room table lamps#1: Deb L.
#2: Deb L.
Buffet/console table lamps (matching great if possible)#1: Kim G.
#2: Kim G.
Standing Lamp#1: Soheil R.
Wall art for Main Living Area (no images of animals or people please)#1: jennifer g.
#2: Ruchi S.
TV (good size, flat screen is much appreciated)#1: Guita I.
#2: Julia W.
Living room rug (max 5 X 8 feet)#1: Maryam A.
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: Naurin K.
Tea, preferably loose leaf green#1: Naurin K.
Cooking Oil (Vegetable, 48OZ)#1: Naurin K.
Dishes for 6+ people (plates, bowls)#1: Naurin K.
Flatware for 6+ people#1: Naurin K.
Flatware drawer tray (narrower drawer size for older apartments)#1: Sue C.
Serving utensils (large spoons, large fork, etc)#1: Naurin K.
Glassware (10+)#1: Naurin K.
Tableclothes#1: Sue C.
#2: Naurin K.
Cloth napkins (12+)#1: Naurin K.
Juicer#1: Kim G.
Pressure cooker (stovetop, non electric is preferred, with good condition silicone ring)#1: Kim G.
Small microwave#1: Kim G.
Large stock pots, with lids#1: Naurin K.
Sauce pans, large with lids (if non-stick, please ensure not scraped or old)#1: Deb L.
Saute/frying pans, large#1: Guita I.
Baking dishes (pyrex or other)#1: Naurin K.
Baking sheet, set of 2-3#1: Lauren L.
Knife Set (knives for food prep; not a steak knife set))#1: Naurin K.
Cutting Board set#1: Sue C.
Kettle (preferably stovetop)#1: Kim G.
10+ tea cups#1: Guita I.
Serving tray#1: Nancy H.
Large serving platters#1: Naurin K.
#2: Nancy H.
#3: Jane M.
Matching candlesticks and candles (extra candles that fit candlesticks also great)#1: Kim G.
Pitcher (plastic, glass or ceramic)#1: Ellie B.
Plastic filtered water pitcher for frig (with replacement filter if possible)#1: Ellie B.
Mixing/serving bowls set#1: Naurin K.
Kitchen utensils (spatula, spoons, pasta fork, ladle)#1: Deb L.
Kitchen utensil holder#1: Sue C.
Colander#1: Sue C.
Can opener#1: Deb L.
Food storage containers (ie tupperware, medium-large size)#1: Kim G.
Paper napkins#1: Sue C.
Plastic wrap & aluminum foil#1: Ellie B.
Kitchen drain rack & mat#1: Deb L.
Kitchen towels, 2+#1: Naurin K.
#2: Deb L.
Hot pads (2), oven mitt#1: Deb L.
Kitchen trash can and box of garbage bags#1: Marcy M.
Dish soap (2+ large) and 4 sponges#1: Lauren L.
Utility/Cleaning Supplies
Vacuum cleaner (clean, in working order)#1: Guita I.
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: Cathy H.
Iron#1: Soheil R.
Ironing Board w unstained cover#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Umbrellas in excellent condition#1: Linda R.
#2: Jane M.
Fan (table-top or standing#1: Linda R.
Step ladder (two to three steps)#1: Lauren L.
10 light bulbs for table lamps#1: Lauren L.
Power strip/surge protector#1: Deb L.
Extension cords#1: Deb L.
#2: Deb L.
#3: Deb L.
Flashlights and spare batteries (if replaceable)#1: Cathy H.
#2: Cathy H.
AA and AAA batteries#1: Cathy H.
Basic tool kit (hammer, screwdrivers, nails, allen wrench, measuring tape)#1: Linda R.
Laundry hamper/basket#1: Sue C.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Laundry detergent, large size#1: Cathy 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: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Sewing machine and notions#1: Deb L.
Bedrooms General
New or very clean pillows (2 per slot)#1: Naurin K.
#2: Naurin K.
#3: Ruchi S.
80 hangers#1: Linda R.
Trash can/waste basket for bedrooms & bathroom#1: Deb L.
#2: Deb L.
#3: Ruchi S.
Mirrors#1: Cathy H.
#2: Carolyn W.
#3: Jane M.
Over the door hooks for bedroom or bath#1: Cathy H.
#2: Cathy H.
Closet storage (hanging or plastic) storage units#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Shoe rack (standing, not hanging please)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Nightlights#1: Julia W.
#2: Linda R.
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Parent Bedroom
Bedroom lamps with lightbulbs#1: Deb L.
#2: Deb L.
Queen Sized sheet sets#1: Sue C.
#2: Sue C.
Queen Sized Mattress Pad ((new or excellent condition & without stains)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Queen Sized warm blanket#1: Kim G.
Queen Sized Comforter/duvet/bedspread#1: Sue C.
Rug for Parent Room (max 5 X8; smaller also fine)#1: Marcy M.
Alarm clock#1: Deb L.
Paper, pens, envelopes, stamps, stapler, paper clips, and file folders#1: Soheil R.
Wall art for parents' room (no images of animals or people please)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Prayer mats or approximately 45” X 27” carpet or mat that could be used as prayer mat#1: Deb L.
#2: Deb L.
Hijab (long rectangular woman’s scarf in excellent condition)#1: Naurin K.
#2: Naurin K.
#3: Naurin K.
Daughters' Room
Bedroom lamps with light bulbs#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Rug (max 5X8)#1: Kim G.
Wall Art#1: Kim G.
#2: Kim G.
Twin sheet sets#1: Fariba R.
#2: Kim G.
#3: Kim G.
#4: Kim G.
#5: Kim G.
#6: Lauren L.
Twin mattress pad (new or excellent condition & without stains)#1: Sue C.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Twin warm blankets#1: Fariba R.
#2: Kim G.
#3: Kim G.
TBD Twin comforters/duvets/bedspread#1: Fariba R.
#2: Sue C.
#3: Jane M.
Cork Board/ bulletin board#1: Guita I.
Bathroom linens/toiletries/necessities
Towel sets: large bath size, hand towel, wash cloth#1: Sue C.
#2: Naurin K.
#3: Naurin K.
#4: Naurin K.
#5: Sue C.
Shower Curtain, liner and hooks#1: Guita I.
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: Deb L.
#2: Deb L.
Toilet Plunger#1: Deb L.
No-slip pad for tub floor(clean or new)#1: Lauren L.
Tissues (3-4 boxes)#1: Ellie B.
Toilet paper (10+) and paper towels (6+)#1: Ellie B.
4 Bar or Liquid soap#1: Ellie B.
Soap dishes or rubber soap pad#1: Lauren L.
4 bottles of shampoo (extra moisturizing much appreciated)#1: Deb L.
5 toothbrushes & toothpaste#1: Deb L.
5 deodorant#1: Deb L.
Feminine Products – pads different (three different sizes) for two months#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Shaving cream and razors for men and women#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Hairdryer#1: Naurin K.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Basic First Aid Kit#1: Lauren L.
Additional Items
Computers (one desktop and one laptop)#1: Deb L.
#2: Deb L.
School Backpacks for 14 year old#1: Markowitz M.
Bikes#1: Cathy H.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bike helmet (must be new)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bike Lock#1: Cathy H.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
toys/books/games/sports equip#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
KindKitchen (pre-set list; please inquire before signing up))#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
KindWelcomeMeal#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed