Home Setup for our new Afghan neighbors: Family of 9

Date: November 30, 2021

Welcome to the KindWorks apartment setup signup for a resettling Afghan refugee family of nine. In addition to mom and dad, there are three sons (ages 17, 10, and nearly 3) and four daughters (ages 14, 13, 8, and 7).

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.

Please sign up below and drop off your items at the apartment in Silver Spring on Tuesday, November 30th between 10 am and 12 pm. The specific apartment address will be provided when you sign up.   If you are signed up to bring smaller items (other than furniture) and it turns out you can’t deliver that day, you can drop off your items in advance on Sunday 11.28 or Monday 11.29 at one of the below addresses. Please drop off ONLY what you have signed up for on the signup sheet!  (more is not better, in this case.  Thank YOU!)

  • 4909 Cumberland Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD
  • 8925 Charred Oak Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817
  • 321 Reserve Gate Terrace, Silver Spring, MD 20905
  • 1700 Highland Drive, Silver Spring, MD
  • 5872 Marbury Road, Bethesda, MD 20817
  • 13709 Charity Court, Germantown, MD  20874

These setups are made possible by the kindness of volunteers who bring or have items delivered to the apartment  (or to the above-designated drop-off locations for smaller items).  

The apartment setup will take place Tuesday, from 12 to 2 pm (immediately after drop-off hours).  If you would like to help during the drop-off and/or setup hours, please signup below to volunteer (scroll down to the bottom of signup).

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.

FLEXIBILITY AND COMMUNICATION: We have learned from recent experience that setup dates, once set, can shift and even be canceled for reasons beyond our control. Please be sure to check your email for updates/changes, particularly the day/evening before and even the morning of the setup. If and when changes happen, we will let you know as soon as we do. Please be sure to include your cell phone number in the signup.

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!!

IF THE SIGNUP IS ALREADY FULL . . .  If you have bikes in working condition for adults or children, sewing machines, or computers/laptops that can be refurbished AND the signup for these items is already full, please email Deb at deb.lang@DoKindWorks.org. Also, if you have sturdy, easy to assemble bunk beds, a sofa (no sleeper sofas please), a dining table or a large dresser that you would like to donate but are unable to deliver,  please email Alison at alisonmcurtis@msn.com so that she can reach out to you about donating your item(s) for this or future setup (please do not sign up to bring any of these items unless you can deliver directly or have coordinated with Alison).

COVID PRECAUTIONS: ALL volunteers should be fully COVID vaccinated and need to be masked while inside the apartment. If you are feeling sick or have a fever on the day of setup, please let us know and do not come to the site. In addition, we are asking that only those individuals who sign up for setup come into the apartment. If you are dropping off items (and not helping with setup), we ask that you either carry your items to the door or pull up so that setup volunteers can carry your things into the apartment.  **Thank you for understanding. 

The setup leads for this project are Deb and Jean.  If you have questions, you can reach Deb by email at debolang@gmail.com or by text at 301-792-3708, and Jean by email at jeanschlesinger99@gmail.com or by text at 202-257-5197.

Many, many thanks! – Jean, Deb, Kristen , Alison, and Jennifer, 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
Sofa#1: Guita I.
Living room Arm Chair (apartment size or similar scale; matching chairs are great but not essential))#1: Guita I.
#2: Molly S.
Console table or modest size sideboard#1: Naurin K.
Living Room Side tables#1: Jean S.
#2: Maryann H.
TV Table/stand (apartment size or similar scale)#1: Diane K.
Dining room table for 10 people#1: Naurin K.
10 Dining Chairs#1: Naurin K.
Full sized bed frame that does not require boxspring#1: Fiona F.
Full sized new or very clean mattress#1: Alison C.
Twin bed frame that doesn't require boxspring#1: Jean S.
Bunk Bed (twin sized)#1: Jennifer G.
Twin sized new or very clean mattresses#1: Molly S.
#2: Jean S.
#3: Susan B.
#4: Susan B.
#5: Susan B.
#6: Jennifer G.
#7: Jennifer G.
Dressers#1: Katy Y.
#2: Naurin K.
#3: Naurin K.
#4: JULIE G.
#5: Jean S.
Bedside tables#1: Jean S.
#2: Jean S.
#3: Jean S.
#4: Naurin K.
#5: Naurin K.
Bookshelf#1: Guita I.
#2: Molly S.
Desk or small rectangular table that can be used as desk#1: Molly S.
#2: Guita I.
Desk chair or single chair to use as desk chair#1: Diane K.
#2: Diane K.
Living Room
Living room table lamps#1: Kim G.
#2: Naurin K.
Buffet/console table lamps (matching great if possible)#1: roxana n.
#2: roxana n.
Standing Lamp#1: roxana n.
Front door mat#1: Belinda L.
Kitchen and Dining Room
Kitchen floor mat#1: Robin K.
Dishes for 10+ people (plates, bowls)#1: Robert G.
Flatware for 10+ people#1: Aisha I.
Flatware drawer tray (narrower drawer size for older apartments)#1: Sue C.
Serving utensils (large spoons, large fork, etc)#1: Deb L.
Glassware (10+)#1: Sue C.
Tableclothes#1: Sue C.
#2: Sue C.
Cloth napkins (12+)#1: Peter D.
Meat Grinder#1: Jean S.
Pressure cooker (stovetop, non electric is preferred, with good condition silicone ring)#1: Peter A.
Small microwave#1: Anita L.
Large stock pots, with lids#1: Deb L.
Sauce pans, large with lids (if non-stick, please ensure not scraped or old)#1: Deb L.
Saute/frying pans, large#1: Lisa G.
Baking dishes (pyrex or other)#1: Deb L.
Knife Set (knives for food prep; not a steak knife set))#1: Robin K.
Cutting Board set#1: Deb L.
Kettle (preferably stovetop)#1: Kristen W.
10+ tea cups#1: Robert G.
Serving tray#1: Deb L.
Large serving platters#1: Nancy H.
#2: Sue C.
#3: Sue C.
Matching candlesticks and candles (extra candles that fit candlesticks also great)#1: Nancy H.
Pitcher (plastic, glass or ceramic)#1: Lisa G.
Plastic filtered water pitcher for frig (with replacement filter if possible)#1: Peter D.
Mixing/serving bowls set#1: Kristen W.
Kitchen utensils (spatula, spoons, pasta fork, ladle)#1: Deb L.
Kitchen utensil holder#1: Deb L.
Colander#1: Kkristen W.
Can opener#1: Deb L.
Food storage containers (ie tupperware, medium-large size)#1: Jennifer I.
Paper napkins#1: Sue C.
Plastic wrap & aluminum foil#1: Susan H.
Kitchen drain rack & mat#1: Deb L.
Kitchen towels, 2+#1: Rachael E.
#2: Sue C.
Hot pads (2), oven mitt#1: Ellen O.
Kitchen trash can and box of garbage bags#1: Kelley D.
Dish soap (2+ large) and 4 sponges#1: Guita I.
Utility/Cleaning Supplies
Vacuum cleaner (clean, in working order)#1: Kristen W.
Bucket and mop#1: Lauren L.
Broom and dust pan#1: Kristen W.
Multi-purpose, windex, toilet bowl cleaning solution and rags#1: Maryam A.
Umbrellas in excellent condition#1: Lisa G.
#2: Sue C.
Step ladder (two to three steps)#1: Sue C.
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: Seth C.
#2: Peter A.
AA and AAA batteries#1: Aisha I.
Basic tool kit (hammer, screwdrivers, nails, allen wrench, measuring tape)#1: Robin K.
Laundry hamper/basket#1: Sue C.
#2: Sue C.
#3: Naurin K.
Laundry detergent, large size#1: Sheryl I.
#2: Lisa G.
Drying rack for clothes (NOT the basic walmart one, it breaks easily!)#1: Belinda L.
#2: Belinda L.
Foldable Shopping Cart (to walk to and from grocery store)#1: Deb L.
Bedrooms General
New or very clean pillows (2 per slot)#1: Rachael E.
#2: Kristen W.
#3: Rachael E.
#4: Rachael E.
#5: Rachael E.
100 hangers#1: Cathy H.
Trash can/waste basket for bedrooms & bathroom#1: Deb L.
#2: Deb L.
#3: Deb L.
Mirrors#1: Kim G.
#2: Nancy H.
#3: Lisa G.
Over the door hooks for bedroom or bath#1: Cathy H.
#2: Cathy H.
#3: Cathy H.
Closet storage (hanging or plastic) storage units#1: Jennifer G.
#2: Lauren L.
#3: Lauren L.
#4: Lauren L.
Shoe rack (standing, not hanging please)#1: jennifer I.
Nightlights#1: Lisa O.
#2: Belinda L.
#3: Belinda L.
Parent Bedroom
Bedroom lamps with lightbulbs#1: Natalie P.
#2: Julia W.
#3: Julia W.
Full Sized sheet sets#1: Rachael E.
#2: Julia K.
Full Sized Zip Mattress Protector#1: Jean S.
Full Sized warm blanket#1: Julia K.
Full Sized Comforter/duvet/bedspread#1: Sue C.
Alarm clock#1: roxana n.
Paper, pens, envelopes, stamps, stapler, paper clips, and file folders#1: Seth C.
Prayer mats or approximately 45” X 27” carpet or mat that could be used as prayer mat#1: Kim G.
Hijab (long rectangular woman’s scarf in excellent condition)#1: roxana n.
#2: Deborah D.
#3: Jane M.
Girls' Room (ages 14, 13, 8 and 7)
Bedroom lamps with light bulbs#1: Jennifer G.
#2: sheri z.
#3: sheri z.
#4: Terri S.
Twin sheet sets#1: Kim G.
#2: Kim G.
#3: Kim G.
#4: Kim G.
#5: Lauren L.
#6: Naurin K.
#7: Kelley D.
#8: Kelley D.
Twin zip mattress protectors#1: Jennifer G.
#2: Jean S.
#3: Jean S.
#4: Jean S.
Twin warm blankets#1: Deb L.
#2: Deb L.
#3: Deb L.
#4: Lisa G.
Twin comforters/duvets/bedspread#1: Cathy H.
#2: Sue C.
#3: Cathy H.
#4: Cathy H.
Cork Board/ bulletin board#1: Robin K.
Boys' Room (ages 17, 10 and 3)
Bedroom Lamps with lightbulbs#1: Kim G.
#2: Julia W.
#3: Julia W.
#4: ruchi S.
Twin sheet set#1: Kim G.
#2: Kim G.
#3: Kim G.
#4: Lisa G.
#5: Kelley D.
#6: Diane K.
Twin zip mattress protector#1: Jean S.
#2: Jean S.
#3: Jean S.
Twin warm blankets#1: Kim G.
#2: Lisa G.
#3: ruchi S.
Twin comforters/duvets/bedcovers#1: Kim G.
#2: Diane K.
#3: Diane K.
Cork board/bulletin board#1: Robin K.
Bathrooms: linens/toiletries/necessities
Towel sets: large bath size, hand towel, wash cloth#1: Sue C.
#2: Naurin K.
#3: Naurin K.
#4: Ellen O.
#5: Catherine B.
#6: Catherine B.
#7: Sheila G.
#8: Sheila G.
#9: Sheila G.
#10: Sheila G.
#11: Sue C.
#12: Diane K.
Shower Curtain, liner and hooks#1: Julia K.
#2: Julia K.
Bathroom rug/mat#1: Kim G.
#2: Kim G.
Extra bathroom storage: two towel bars and/or storage racks with suction cups (28 - 30” width)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Toilet brush#1: Kim G.
#2: Deb L.
Toilet Plunger#1: Deb L.
#2: Ellen O.
No-slip pad for tub floor(clean or new)#1: Lauren L.
#2: Lauren L.
Tissues (4-5 boxes)#1: Julia K.
Toilet paper (10+) and paper towels (6+)#1: Julia K.
6 Bar or Liquid soap#1: Deb L.
Soap dishes or rubber soap pad#1: Lisa O.
#2: Julia K.
6 bottles of shampoo (extra moisturizing much appreciated#1: Deb L.
10 toothbrushes & 4 full size toothpaste#1: Deb L.
5 deodorant#1: Deb L.
Feminine Products – pads different (three different sizes) for two months#1: Lisa O.
Shaving cream and razors for men and women#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Hairdryer#1: Cherry G.
#2: Meryl R.
Basic First Aid Kit#1: Lisa O.
Additional Items
Computers#1: KW Digital Empowerment L.
#2: Digital Empowerment L.
TBD School Backpacks filled with appropriate school supplies - AGES shown above#1: Marcy M.
#2: Marcy M.
#3: Marcy M.
#4: Marcy M.
#5: Marcy M.
#6: Marcy M.
#7: Marcy M.
Bike for adult#1: Molly S.
Bikes for teenagers (17, 14 and 13)#1: roxana n.
#2: Terri S.
#3: Julie M.
Bikes for children (ages 10, 8 and 7)#1: roxana n.
#2: Diane K.
#3: Brenda B.
Tricycle or balance bike for 2 and 1/2 year old#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bike helmet (must be new)- adult#1: Karen H.
Bike helmet (must be new)- for teenagers#1: Karen H.
#2: Meryl R.
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bike helmet (must be new) for children ages 7 to 10#1: Meryl R.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bike helmet (must be new) for toddler#1: Meryl R.
Bike Lock#1: Karen H.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Toys/books/games/sports equip for 17 year old boy#1: Molly S.
Toys/books/games/sports equip for 14 and 13 year old girls#1: Lauren L.
#2: Molly S.
Toys/books/games/sports equip for 10 year old boy#1: jennifer I.
Toys/books/games for 8 and 7 year old girls#1: Aisha I.
#2: Catherine B.
Toys/books/games for soon to be 3 year old#1: Julia H.
Toddler Items
Step stool for bathroom for toddler#1: Nancy H.
Booster car seat#1: Robin K.
Electrical outlet covers#1: Nancy H.
Volunteers for Day Of: Tuesday November 30th
Tuesday 10am - 12pm - Help unload, carry in and assemble furniture#1: Jennifer G.
#2: Karen S.
#3: Michael M.
#4: Linda R.
#5: Kelley D.
#6: Andri H.
#7: JILL H.
#8: Ruchi S.
#9: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#10: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Tuesday 12-2pm - help to assemble and set-up the apartment#1: Kim G.
#2: Sue C.
#3: Julia K.
#4: Marcy M.
#5: Lisa G.
#6: Terri S.
#7: Andy S.
#8: Lauren L.
#9: Susan H.
#10: Susan D.
KindKitchen (2 week supply of groceries - preset list supplied)#1: Kelley D.
KindWelcomeMeal#1: Carol W.