Saturday, January 11 Apartment Setup for an Eritrean man

Date: January 11, 2020

KindWorks will prepare the apartment for an Eritrean man on Saturday, January 11 starting at 10:30am. He is arriving through the services of Ethiopian Community Development Council.

We invite you to join us as we transform an empty apartment into fully furnished, warm and welcoming home for her. Come for an hour or two to unload and arrange furniture, organize the bedrooms and kitchen, put together and make beds, lay out toys and hang art. Many hands make light work and it’s a lot of fun!**

Thank you for donating good, dignity quality furniture and furnishings: clean, unstained, pet-hair-, cobweb- and smoke -free, like something you would want to gift to a close relative.

The total setup usually takes about 2.5 hours from start to finish, depending somewhat on the number of volunteers and the quantity of furniture.

Please email Alexa at aabdelatey@earthlink.net or call/text (540) 538-9696 at any time in the process if you have questions.

If you would like to participate but are unable to bring items or volunteer, please consider a financial donation in support of the KindWorks Refugee program HERE.

Many, many thanks!

Sincerely, Alexa Abdelatey & Sue Cohn, KindWorks Apartment Coordinators

 

**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.

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Sofa#1: Ann S.
Arm Chairs#1: Ann S.
Coffee Table#1: Emily *.
Side tables#1: Amina A.
#2: Amina A.
Living room table lamps#1: Sue C.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Wall art (please no depictions of people or animals)#1: Diane K.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
TV Table/stand#1: Debbie C.
TV (good size, flat screen is much appreciated)#1: Via Kathy W.
Shoe rack (standing, not hanging pls)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Living room rug#1: Beth *.
Dining room table#1: Previous donations *.
Dining Chairs (4)#1: Previous donations *.
Dishes for 4 people (plate, bowl)#1: Previous donations *.
Flatware for 4 people#1: Previous donations *.
Serving utensils#1: Sue C.
Glassware (4)#1: Previous donations *.
Tablecloth#1: Sue C.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Cloth napkins (4)#1: Previous donations *.
Pressure cooker (stovetop, non electric is preferred, with good condition silicone ring)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Large stock pots, with lids#1: Beth *.
Sauce pans, large with lids (if non-stick, please ensure not scraped or old)#1: Previous donations *.
Saute/frying pans, large#1: Previous donations *.
Baking dishes (pyrex or other)#1: Previous donations *.
Baking sheet, set of 2-3#1: Previous donations *.
Knife Set#1: Previous donations *.
Cutting Board set#1: Sue C.
Tea kettle (preferably stovetop)#1: Previous donations *.
Tea pot, large (to serve tea)#1: Sue C.
4 tea cups and tray#1: Sue C.
Large serving platters#1: Sue C.
#2: Debbie C.
Pitcher (plastic or ceramic)#1: Sue C.
Mixing/serving bowls set#1: Previous donations *.
Kitchen utensils (spatula, spoons, pasta fork, ladle)#1: Previous donations *.
Kitchen utensil holder#1: Previous donations *.
Colander#1: Sue C.
Can opener#1: Meaghan L.
Food storage containers (ie tupperware, medium-large size)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Plastic wrap & aluminum foil#1: Elizabeth D.
Kitchen drain rack & mat#1: Sue C.
Kitchen towels, 2+#1: Previous donations *.
Hot pads (2), oven mitt#1: Meaghan L.
Front door mat#1: Diane K.
Bathroom rug/mat#1: Diane K.
Kitchen trash can and box of garbage bags#1: Elizabeth D.
10 light bulbs for table lamps#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Dish soap (2+ large) and 4 sponges#1: Meaghan L.
Multi-purpose AND toilet cleaners#1: Meaghan L.
Bucket and mop#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Broom and dust pan#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Toilet brush#1: Previous donations *.
Vacuum cleaner (clean, in working order)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Iron#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Ironing Board w unstained cover#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
40 hangers#1: Sue C.
Extension cord & power strip#1: Previous donations *.
Basic tool kit (hammer, screwdrivers, nails, allen wrench)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Laundry hamper/basket#1: Sue C.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Laundry detergent, large size#1: Elizabeth D.
Drying rack for clothes (NOT the basic walmart one, it breaks easily!)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Trash cans for bedrooms & bathroom#1: Sue C.
#2: Kathy W.
New or very clean pillows (2 per slot)#1: Previous donations *.
Twin bed#1: Musarat *.
Twin sheet set#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Sue C.
Twin mattress pad#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Twin comforter#1: Previous donations *.
Twin blanket#1: Previous donations *.
Bedside table#1: Previous donations *.
Bedroom lamps#1: Kathy W.
#2: Kathy W.
Rug for bedroom#1: Beth *.
Dresser#1: Previous donations *.
Closet storage (hanging or plastic) storage units#1: Previous donations *.
Towel set: large adult size bath size, hand towel, wash cloth)#1: Previous donations *.
Toilet paper (5+) and paper towels (2+)#1: Debbie C.
Bar or Liquid soap#1: Previous donations *.
Shampoo & conditioner (extra moisturizing much appreciated)#1: Diane K.
Toothbrush & toothpaste#1: Diane K.
Deodorant#1: Diane K.
Shaving cream and razor#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Feminine hygiene sanitary pads, 2 large bags/boxes (NO tampons please)#1: Previous donations *.
Basic First Aid Kit#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Alarm clock#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Paper, pens, envelopes, stamps#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Jelly (Standard size)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Sugar (Pourable), 5lbs#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Salt (Iodized, Standard size)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Pepper (Standard size)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Cooking Oil (Vegetable, 48OZ)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Tea (preferably whole leaf green)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Dry lentils (red & brown)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Tomato Paste (4+ cans)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Potatoes & onions#1: Monika W.
Fresh produce (carrots, apples, bananas, etc)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
1 gallon whole milk#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
1 carton whole milk yogurt#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Cereal & snacks, cookies etc#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Pasta and sauce#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Rice 10+ lbs#1: Debbie C.
Sudanese spices (cardamon pods, cumin seed, red pepper)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Help set-up the apartment#1: Eric E.
#2: Diane K.
#3: Debbie C.
#4: Monika W.
#5: Trish P.
#6: David W.
#7: Meaghan L.
#8: Michelle P.
#9: Andrew I.
#10: Talia B.