Home Setup for our new Afghan neighbors: family of 2 (with 1 on the way!) in Silver Spring, MD

Date: December 22, 2021

Welcome to the KindWorks apartment setup signup for a newly arrived 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 3 from Afghanistan consisting of a husband and wife, and their  son expected to be born at the end of December!

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

This will be a bit different than previous home setups as we will not be setting up the apartment – as the family is already here and will be doing that.   We can arrange for you to drop off your items almost any time from now through Dec 22nd.   

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 PROCESS FOR DELIVERY:  After you signup your items, you will be connected via text with the family so that you can arrange a mutually convenient time to drop off your items.  We ask that all items be delivered as soon as is convenient, and certainly by next Wednesday, Dec 22nd.

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!  – – 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
Small Sofa#1: Karen P.
Console table or modest size sideboard#1: Karen P.
Living Room Side tables#1: Jenna J.
#2: Jenna J.
TV Table/stand (apartment size or similar scale)#1: Karen P.
Dining room table for 4#1: Karen P.
4 Dining Chairs#1: Karen P.
large living room pillows#1: Kim G.
#2: Lyric W.
Dressers#1: Karen P.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bedside tables#1: Karen P.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bookshelf#1: julie g.
Desk or small rectangular table that can be used as desk#1: Karen P.
Desk chair or single chair to use as desk chair#1: Karen P.
Living Room
Living room table lamps#1: Lyric W.
#2: Lyric W.
Standing Lamp#1: Laura H.
Wall art for Main Living Area (no images of animals or people please)#1: Helaleh M.
#2: Jenna J.
TV (good size, flat screen is much appreciated)#1: Peter and Sue O.
Living room rug (max 5 X 8 feet)#1: Jenna J.
Front door mat#1: Jenna J.
Kitchen and Dining Room
Afghan spices (Garam masala, cumin seed, cardamon pods, cinnamon sticks, Shan brand spice mixes)#1: Keryn A.
Tea, preferably loose leaf green#1: Kim G.
Cooking Oil (Vegetable, 48OZ)#1: Jennifer A.
Dish Set for 4+ people (plates, bowls)#1: Aisha I.
Flatware for 4+ people#1: Jennifer A.
Flatware drawer tray (narrower drawer size for older apartments)#1: Heather S.
Serving utensils (large spoons, large fork, etc)#1: Kim G.
Glassware (4+)#1: Julie G.
Tableclothes#1: Jennifer A.
#2: Mary-Lacey R.
Cloth napkins (8+)#1: julie g.
Juicer#1: Kim G.
Pressure cooker (stovetop, non electric is preferred, with good condition silicone ring)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Small microwave#1: Jennifer A.
Large stock pots, with lids#1: Jennifer A.
Sauce pans, large with lids (if non-stick, please ensure not scraped or old)#1: Jennifer A.
Saute/frying pans, large#1: Jennifer A.
Baking dishes (pyrex or other)#1: Mary-Lacey R.
Baking sheets, set of 2-3#1: Mary-Lacey R.
Knife Set (knives for food prep; not a steak knife set))#1: Jennifer A.
Cutting Board set#1: Michelle H.
Kettle (preferably stovetop)#1: Jennifer A.
8+ tea cups#1: julie g.
Serving tray#1: Julie G.
Large serving platters#1: Susan K.
#2: Susan K.
#3: Susan K.
Matching candlesticks and candles (extra candles that fit candlesticks also great)#1: Kim G.
Pitcher (plastic, glass or ceramic)#1: Julie G.
Plastic filtered water pitcher for frig (with replacement filter if possible)#1: Jennifer A.
Mixing/serving bowls set#1: Heather S.
Kitchen utensils (spatula, spoons, pasta fork, ladle)#1: Jennifer A.
Kitchen utensil holder#1: Susan K.
Colander#1: Michelle H.
Can opener#1: Susan K.
Food storage containers (ie tupperware, medium-large size)#1: Michelle H.
Paper napkins#1: Susan K.
Plastic wrap & aluminum foil#1: Jennifer A.
Kitchen drain rack & mat#1: Elizabeth D.
Kitchen towels, 2+#1: Michelle H.
#2: Jennifer A.
Hot pads (2), oven mitt#1: Julie G.
Kitchen trash can and box of garbage bags#1: Aisha I.
Dish soap (2+ large) and 4 sponges#1: Jennifer A.
Utility/Cleaning Supplies
Bucket and mop#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Broom and dust pan#1: Elizabeth D.
Multi-purpose, windex, toilet bowl cleaning solution and rags#1: Maria R.
Umbrellas in excellent condition#1: Julie G.
#2: Susan K.
Fan (table-top or standing#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Step ladder (two to three steps)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
10 light bulbs for table lamps#1: Jennifer A.
Power strip/surge protector#1: Maria R.
Extension cords#1: Kim G.
#2: Maria R.
#3: Maria R.
Flashlights and spare batteries (if replaceable)#1: Julie G.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
AA and AAA batteries#1: Julie G.
Basic tool kit (hammer, screwdrivers, nails, allen wrench, measuring tape)#1: julie g.
Laundry hamper/basket#1: Julie G.
#2: Aisha I.
Laundry detergent, large size#1: Julie G.
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.
Sewing machine and notions#1: KindWorks c.
vacuum cleaner#1: Kim G.
Bedrooms General
New or very clean pillows (2 per slot)#1: julie g.
30 hangers#1: Susan K.
Trash can/waste basket for bedrooms & bathroom#1: Heather S.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Mirrors#1: Heather S.
Shoe rack (standing, not hanging please)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Nightlights#1: Julie G.
#2: Susan K.
#3: Susan K.
Parent Bedroom
Bedroom lamps with lightbulbs#1: Cindy S.
#2: Cindy S.
Queen Sized sheet sets#1: Heather S.
#2: Elizabeth D.
Queen Sized Mattress Pad ((new or excellent condition & without stains)#1: Heather S.
Queen Sized warm blanket#1: Jennifer A.
Rug for Parent Room (max 5 X8; smaller also fine)#1: Kim G.
Alarm clock#1: Heather S.
Paper, pens, envelopes, stamps, stapler, paper clips, and file folders#1: Jennifer A.
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: Keryn A.
#2: Keryn A.
Hijab (long rectangular woman’s scarf in excellent condition)#1: Helaleh M.
#2: Kim G.
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bathroom linens/toiletries/necessities
Towel sets: large bath size, hand towel, wash cloth#1: Jennifer A.
#2: Jennifer A.
#3: Helaleh M.
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Shower Curtain, liner and hooks#1: Jennifer A.
Bathroom rug/mat#1: Jennifer A.
Extra bathroom storage#1: Karen P.
Toilet brush#1: Diane K.
Toilet Plunger#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
No-slip pad for tub floor(clean or new)#1: Elizabeth D.
Tissues (3-4 boxes)#1: Diane K.
Toilet paper (10+) and paper towels (6+)#1: Jennifer A.
4 Bar or Liquid soap#1: Julie G.
Soap dishes or rubber soap pad#1: Diane K.
2 bottles of shampoo (extra moisturizing much appreciated)#1: Julie G.
2 toothbrushes & toothpaste#1: Julie G.
deodorant#1: Julie G.
Feminine Products – pads different (three different sizes) for two months#1: Jennifer A.
Shaving cream and razors for men and women#1: julie g.
Hairdryer#1: Kim G.
Basic First Aid Kit#1: Jennifer A.
Additional Items
Computers (one desktop#1: Jennifer A.
KindKitchen (pre-set list; please inquire before signing up))#1: Jennifer A.
KindWelcomeMeal#1: Erica F.
crib#1: Tazreena S.
pack n play#1: Heather S.
newborn diapers#1: julie g.
newborn clothes#1: Diane K.
additional infant items (please list in comments section#1: Tazreena S.
#2: Tazreena S.
#3: Tazreena S.
#4: Diane K.
#5: Jennifer A.
#6: Helaleh M.
#7: Jenna J.