Home Setup for our new Afghan neighbors – family of 8 moving into Wheaton

Date: May 21, 2022

Welcome to the KindWorks apartment setup signup for a resettling Afghan of 8 in Wheaton, MD. In addition to mom and dad, there are 2 daughters (aged 12 and 2 years), and 4 sons (13, 10 , 8 and 4 years old).  Your contributions will help turn this family’s new apartment into a warm and welcoming home for this family who has been through so much in the past year! Your willingness to jump in and help is truly special and deeply appreciated.

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.

LINENS: Please label or tag the bag for all bedding (mattress pad, sheets, blankets, comforter/duvet and bedcovers) BY SIZE as twin or queen and bundle sets together — without marking on the actual linens. Unfortunately, we cannot use full or king-size bedding. As noted above, new or VERY GENTLY used linens are great!  Worn sheets and towels won’t work.

IMPORTANT: We are dropping things off with the Dad, who will be at the apt and can carry heavy items in!  They are moving in ASAP, so appreciate you reaching out by phone or text and arranging a drop off of what you have for them at your earliest convenience.  THANK YOU!!

COVID PRECAUTIONS: ALL volunteers should be fully COVID vaccinated and need to be masked.

The setup lead for this project is Julia.  If you have questions, you can reach Julia by email at juliaaldenwong@gmail.com or by text at (415) 722-3560‬.

Many, many thanks! – Julia, 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
Furniture
Small Sofa#1: Geoffrey B.
Living room Arm Chair (apartment size or similar scale; matching chairs are great but not essential))#1: Geoffrey B.
#2: Alison P.
Console table or modest size sideboard#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Living Room Side tables#1: Geoffrey B.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
TV Table/stand (apartment size or similar scale)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
flat screen working tv with any needed remote#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Dining room table for 8 people#1: KindWorks G.
8 Dining Chairs#1: KindWorks G.
Queen sized bed (all inclusive)#1: Orchestrated M.
Bunk or Trundle beds#1: Joe C.
#2: Joe C.
Toddler Bed#1: Sue C.
Dressers#1: Geoffrey B.
#2: Geoffrey B.
#3: Geoffrey B.
#4: Orchestrated M.
Bedside tables#1: Geoffrey B.
#2: Geoffrey B.
#3: Geoffrey B.
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bookshelf#1: Geoffrey B.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Desk Small#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Desk chair#1: Michaela B.
Living Room
Living room table lamps#1: Geoffrey B.
#2: Geoffrey B.
#3: Geoffrey B.
Buffet/console table lamps (matching great if possible)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Standing Lamp#1: Geoffrey B.
Front door mat#1: Patty A.
Kitchen and Dining Room
Kitchen floor mat#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Dishes for 8+ people (plates, bowls)#1: Fatima A.
plastic dishes and cups for kiddos#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Flatware for 8+ people#1: Nancy H.
Flatware drawer tray (narrower drawer size for older apartments)#1: Nancy H.
Serving utensils (large spoons, large fork, etc)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Glassware (10+) (matching preferred)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Tableclothes#1: Stella S.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Cloth napkins (12+)#1: Nancy H.
Pressure cooker (stovetop, non electric is preferred, with good condition silicone ring)#1: Deb L.
Large stock pots, with lids#1: Michaela B.
Sauce pans, large with lids (if non-stick, please ensure not scraped or old)#1: Deb L.
Saute/frying pans, large#1: Helaleh M.
Baking dishes (pyrex or other)#1: Helaleh M.
Knife Set (knives for food prep; not a steak knife set))#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Cutting Board set#1: Leslie F.
Kettle (preferably stovetop)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
10+ tea cups (matching sets preferred)#1: Doreen P.
Serving tray#1: Deb L.
Large serving platters#1: Nancy H.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Matching candlesticks and candles (extra candles that fit candlesticks also great)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Pitcher (plastic, glass or ceramic)#1: Nancy H.
Plastic filtered water pitcher for frig (with replacement filter if possible)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Mixing/serving bowls set#1: Stella S.
Kitchen utensils (spatula, spoons, pasta fork, ladle)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Kitchen utensil holder#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Colander#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Can opener#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Food storage containers (ie tupperware, medium-large size)#1: Siew H T.
Paper napkins#1: Siew H T.
Plastic wrap#1: Siew H T.
aluminum foil#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Kitchen drain rack & mat#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Kitchen towels, 2+#1: Nancy H.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Hot pads (2), oven mitt#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Kitchen trash can and box of garbage bags#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Dish soap (2+ large)#1: Siew H T.
4 sponges#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Utility/Cleaning Supplies
Vacuum cleaner (clean, in working order)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bucket and mop#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Broom and dust pan#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Multi-purpose, toilet bowl cleaning solution and rags#1: .
Windex#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Umbrellas in excellent condition#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#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: Deb L.
Extension cords#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Flashlights and spare batteries (if replaceable)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
AA and AAA batteries#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Basic tool kit (hammer, screwdrivers, nails, allen wrench, measuring tape)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Laundry hamper/basket#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Laundry detergent, large size#1: Siew H T.
#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: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bedrooms General
New or very clean pillows (2 per slot)#1: Leslie F.
#2: Leslie F.
#3: Leslie F.
#4: Leslie F.
60 hangers#1: Leslie F.
Trash can/waste basket for bedrooms & bathroom#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Mirrors#1: Nancy H.
#2: Helaleh M.
Over the door hooks for bedroom or bath#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Closet storage (hanging or plastic) storage units#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Shoe rack (standing, not hanging please)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Nightlights#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Parent Bedroom
Bedroom lamps with lightbulbs#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Queen Sized sheet sets#1: Helaleh M.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Queen Sized Mattress Protector#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Queen Sized warm blanket#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Queen Sized Comforter/duvet/bedspread#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Paper, pens, envelopes, stamps, stapler, paper clips, and file folders#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
wall art for parents room#1: Doreen P.
rug for parents room#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
kids room
Bedroom lamps with light bulbs#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Twin sheet sets#1: Michelle H.
#2: Michelle H.
#3: Michelle H.
#4: Michelle H.
#5: Michelle H.
#6: Michelle H.
#7: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#8: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Twin mattress protector#1: Sharon E.
#2: Sharon E.
#3: Sharon E.
#4: Sharon E.
Twin warm blankets#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Twin comforters/duvets/bedspread#1: Leslie F.
#2: Leslie F.
#3: Leslie F.
#4: Leslie F.
Cork Board/ bulletin board#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
wall art#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
rug#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bathrooms: linens/toiletries/necessities
Towel sets: large bath size, hand towel, wash cloth#1: Helaleh M.
#2: Sharon E.
#3: Sharon E.
#4: Sharon E.
#5: Sharon E.
#6: Sharon E.
#7: Leslie K.
#8: Leslie K.
Shower Curtain, liner and hooks#1: Leslie F.
Bathroom rug/mat#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Toilet brush#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Toilet Plunger#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
No-slip pad for tub floor(clean or new)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Tissues (4-5 boxes)#1: Siew H T.
Toilet paper (10+) and paper towels (6+)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
6 Bar or Liquid soap#1: Siew H T.
Soap dishes or rubber soap pad#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
4 bottles of shampoo (extra moisturizing much appreciated#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
8 toothbrushes & 2 full size toothpaste#1: Nancy H.
2 deodorants#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
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
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Hairdryer#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Basic First Aid Kit#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Additional Items
School Backpacks filled with appropriate school supplies - AGES shown above#1: Marcy M.
Bike for adults#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bike for 12 year old girl#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Toys/books/games/sports equip for 12 year old girl#1: Helaleh M.
Bike for 13 year old boy#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Toys/books/games/sports equip for 13 year old boy#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Toys/books/games/sports equip for 10 year old boy#1: Helaleh M.
Bike for 10 year old boy#1: Fran T.
Bike for 8 year old boy#1: Fran T.
Toys/books/games/sports equip for 8 year old boy#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Toys/books/games/sports equip for 4 year old boy#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bike for 4 year old boy#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
toddler bike for 2 year old girl#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Toys/books/games/sports equip for 2 year old girl#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Step Stools for bathroom and kitchen#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
electrical outlet covers#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
KindWelcomeMeal#1: Adat Shalom T.
sewing machine and notions#1: Linda G.
Food Processor#1: Deb L.
blender/cuisinart#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
iron and ironing board#1: Linda G.
Setup Help
help provide transportation of items#1: Orchestrated M.
#2: Jamshed M.
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed