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

Date: March 6, 2022

Welcome to the KindWorks apartment setup signup for a newly arrived family.   Mom and Dad were judges in Afghanistan and have 3 young daughters, aged 1, 2 1/2 and 5!

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.  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 would like as much to be dropped off as possible on their move-in day:  Wednesday, March 2nd – but can also arrange for you to drop off your items between then and through the weekend, Sunday, March 6th.   

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 deliver 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:  As you signup your items, you can add into the comments section whether you will drop off on Wednesday, or want to be connected with the family by email so that you can arrange a mutually convenient time to drop off your items between March 3rd and March 6th.  If your item is too large for you to transport and you are not able to make another arrangement for transport – please contact Julie to see if we might be able to help arrange.

The setup 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!  – – 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: Alexa A.
comfy chairs#1: Diana P.
#2: MIke & Peta C.
coffee table#1: Cathy B.
Console table or modest size sideboard#1: Alexa A.
Living Room Side tables#1: Ahmad F.
#2: Sue C.
flat screen smart tv (with remote)#1: Ann C.
Dining room table for 6#1: Ahmad F.
6 Dining Chairs#1: Art H.
large living room pillows#1: Robin M.
#2: Robin M.
Dressers#1: Sue C.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bedside tables#1: Mary Anne B.
#2: Ann C.
Bookshelf#1: Sue C.
Desk or small rectangular table that can be used as desk#1: Julia W.
Desk chair or single chair to use as desk chair#1: Alexa A.
Living Room
Living room table lamps#1: Diana P.
#2: Sue C.
Standing Lamp#1: Sue C.
Wall art for Main Living Area (no images of animals or people please)#1: Cathy B.
#2: jennifer g.
Living room rug#1: Julie G.
Front door mat#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Kitchen and Dining Room
Dish Set for 8+ people (plates, bowls)#1: Julia W.
Flatware for 8+ people#1: Betsy B.
plastic dishes (cups, plates and bowls) for kids#1: Peg P.
Flatware drawer tray (narrower drawer size for older apartments)#1: Sheryl I.
Serving utensils (large spoons, large fork, etc)#1: Julia W.
Glassware (8+)#1: Cathy H.
Tableclothes#1: Kim G.
#2: Sue C.
Cloth napkins (8+)#1: Sue C.
Juicer#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Pressure cooker (stovetop, non electric is preferred, with good condition silicone ring)#1: Linda G.
Large stock pots, with lids#1: Julia W.
Sauce pans, large with lids (if non-stick, please ensure not scraped or old)#1: Julia W.
Saute/frying pans, large#1: Julia W.
Baking dishes (pyrex or other)#1: Cathy H.
Baking sheets, set of 2-3#1: Diane k b Sue C.
Knife Set (knives for food prep; not a steak knife set))#1: Julia W.
Cutting Board set#1: Julia W.
Kettle (preferably stovetop)#1: Diane K via Sue C.
8+ tea cups#1: Kim G.
Serving tray#1: Peg P.
Large serving platters#1: Julia W.
#2: Sue C.
#3: Kim G.
Matching candlesticks and candles (extra candles that fit candlesticks also great)#1: Lisa G.
Pitcher (plastic, glass or ceramic)#1: Betsy B.
Plastic filtered water pitcher for frig (with replacement filter if possible)#1: Hilary A.
Mixing/serving bowls set#1: Cathy H.
Kitchen utensils (spatula, spoons, pasta fork, ladle)#1: Julia W.
Kitchen utensil holder#1: Ashley L.
Colander#1: Hilary A.
Can opener#1: Sue C.
Food storage containers (ie tupperware, medium-large size)#1: Kim G.
Paper napkins#1: Peg P.
Plastic wrap & aluminum foil#1: Carol I.
Kitchen drain rack & mat#1: Peg P.
Kitchen towels, 2+#1: Julia W.
#2: Kim G.
Hot pads (2), oven mitt#1: Julia W.
Kitchen trash can and box of garbage bags#1: Ann C.
Dish soap (2+ large) and 4 sponges#1: Carol I.
Utility/Cleaning Supplies
Bucket and mop#1: Nancy H.
Broom and dust pan#1: Nancy H.
Multi-purpose, windex, toilet bowl cleaning solution and rags#1: Hilary A.
Umbrellas in excellent condition#1: Lisa G.
#2: Elissa L.
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: Robin M.
#2: Robin M.
Flashlights and spare batteries (if replaceable)#1: Robin M.
AA and AAA batteries#1: Robin M.
Basic tool kit (hammer, screwdrivers, nails, allen wrench, measuring tape)#1: Robin M.
Laundry hamper/basket#1: Peg P.
#2: Frances L.
Laundry detergent, large size#1: Carol I.
Drying rack for clothes (NOT the basic walmart one, it breaks easily!)#1: Kim G.
Foldable Shopping Cart (to walk to and from grocery store)#1: Frances L.
Sewing machine and notions#1: Linda G.
vacuum cleaner#1: Elizabeth R.
Bedrooms General
New or very clean pillows (2 per slot)#1: Peg P.
#2: Kim G.
30 hangers#1: Robin M.
Trash can/waste basket for bedrooms & bathroom#1: Elissa L.
#2: Ann C.
Mirror#1: Susan L.
#2: Robin M.
Shoe rack (standing, not hanging please)#1: Robin M.
Nightlights#1: Hilary A.
#2: Elissa L.
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Parent Bedroom
Bedroom lamps with lightbulbs#1: Peg P.
#2: Peg P.
Queen sized bed - frame and mattress (headboard?)#1: Allison M.
Queen Sized sheet sets#1: Betsy B.
#2: Ann C.
Queen Sized Mattress Pad ((new or excellent condition & without stains)#1: Ann C.
Queen Sized warm blanket#1: Kim G.
Queen Sized Comforter#1: Ann C.
Rug for Parent Room (max 5 X8; smaller also fine)#1: Ann C.
Paper, pens, envelopes, stamps, stapler, paper clips, and file folders#1: Peg P.
Wall art for parents' room (no images of animals or people please)#1: Susan L.
#2: Ann C.
new or VERY gently used medium sized clothing for Mom#1: Ann C.
#2: Lisa A.
new of VERY gently used Medium sized clothing for Dad (Size 36 pants)#1: Julia W.
#2: Julie G.
Girls' Bedroom
Trundle Bed (all parts included)#1: Diana P.
Twin Bed sheet sets (for little girls)#1: Lauren L.
#2: Lauren L.
#3: Lauren L.
#4: Lauren L.
Twin Sized Mattress Pads (new or excellent condition & without stains)#1: Ann C.
Twin Sized Blanket#1: Kim G.
#2: Kim G.
Twin Sized Comforter#1: Kim G.
#2: Kim G.
Bedroom lamps with lightbulbs#1: Kim G.
#2: Kim G.
Rug for girls' room (max 5 X8; smaller also fine)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Wall art (no images of animals or people please)#1: Ann C.
white board#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bathroom linens/toiletries/necessities
Towel sets: large bath size, hand towel, wash cloth#1: Lisa K.
#2: Kim G.
#3: Kim G.
#4: Kim G.
baby towels and wash-clothes#1: Lisa K.
#2: Kim G.
Bathroom rug/mat#1: Carol I.
Extra bathroom storage#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Toilet brush#1: Diane K via Sue C.
Toilet Plunger#1: Hilary A.
No-slip pad for tub floor(clean or new)#1: Hilary A.
Tissues (3-4 boxes)#1: Robin M.
Toilet paper (10+) and paper towels (6+)#1: Ann C.
4 Bar or Liquid soap#1: Carol I.
Soap dishes or rubber soap pad#1: Nancy H.
2 bottles of shampoos#1: Carol I.
5 toothbrushes & some toothpaste (age appropriate)#1: Carol I.
deodorant#1: Nancy H.
#2: Elissa L.
Feminine Products – pads different (three different sizes) for two months#1: Nancy H.
Shaving cream and razors for men and women#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Hairdryer#1: Hilary A.
Basic First Aid Kit#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Additional and Baby Girl Items
Computers (one desktop)#1: KindWorks D.
Computers (one laptop)#1: KindWorks D.
KindKitchen (pre-set list of groceries: https://www.dokindworks.org/supply-food-and-pantry-items-for-a-newly-arriving-refugee-family/#1: Nutan R.
KindWelcomeMeal#1: Lisa + Lynn G.
pack n play#1: Cathy H.
diapers (Sizes 4 and 6) and wipes#1: Lisa K.
#2: Diana P.
baby clothes (especially tight and leggings)#1: Lisa K.
toddler clothes (especially tights and leggings)#1: Lisa K.
clothes for 5 year old girl#1: Lisa K.
changing table (on-the-go type or dresser type - please identify in comments)#1: Sarah M.
additional baby items (please list in comments section#1: Lisa G.
#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
#7: (empty) - sign-ups closed
school supplies filled backpack for the 5 year old girl#1: Marcy M.
toys, books and games (stuffed animal?) for 5 year old daughter#1: Marcy M.
toys, books and games (stuffed animal?) for 2 1/2 year old daughter#1: Marcy M.
toys, books and games (stuffed animal?) for 1 year old daughter#1: Marcy M.
swinging crib#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed