Wednesday, Jan 29 Apartment Setup for a Sudanese woman

Date: January 29, 2020

KindWorks will prepare the apartment for a Sudanese refugee woman in Riverdale, MD 20737 on Wednesday January 29 starting at 10am. She is arriving through the services of Ethiopian Community Development Council. We were originally scheduled to set up for her on Jan 11,and we are thrilled that she is able to finally come here!

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, Sue, Diane and Kathy, KindWorks Home Setup 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.

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Sofa#1: Masooma H.
Arm Chairs#1: via Sue C.
Coffee Table#1: Muzna K.
Side tables#1: Kathy W.
#2: Dominique R.
Living room table lamps#1: via Lyz C.
#2: Lyz C.
Wall art (please no depictions of people or animals)#1: Pam V.
#2: via Lyz C.
#3: Iris print via Kathy W.
TV Table/stand#1: Pam V.
TV (good size, flat screen is much appreciated)#1: Monika W.
Shoe rack (standing, not hanging pls)#1: Dominique R.
Living room rug#1: via Diane K.
Dining room table#1: Via Diane K.
Dining Chairs (4)#1: Bita *.
Dishes for 4 people (plate, bowl)#1: Previous donations *.
Flatware for 4 people#1: Previous donations *.
Serving utensils#1: Previous donations *.
Glassware (4)#1: Previous donations *.
Tablecloth#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Previous donations *.
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: Previous donations *.
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: Previous donations *.
Tea kettle (preferably stovetop)#1: Jessica V.
Tea pot, large (to serve tea)#1: Sue C.
4 tea cups and tray#1: Previous donations *.
Large serving platters#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Previous donations *.
Pitcher (plastic or ceramic)#1: Previous donations *.
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: Jessica V.
Can opener#1: Sue C.
Food storage containers (ie tupperware, medium-large size)#1: Jessica V.
Plastic wrap & aluminum foil#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Kitchen drain rack & mat#1: Jessica V.
Kitchen towels, 2+#1: Previous donations *.
Hot pads (2), oven mitt#1: Jessica V.
Front door mat#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bathroom rug/mat#1: Jessica V.
Kitchen trash can and box of garbage bags#1: Julie B.
10 light bulbs for table lamps#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Dish soap (2+ large) and 4 sponges#1: Diane K.
Multi-purpose AND toilet cleaners#1: Sue C.
Bucket and mop#1: via Jenny C.
Broom and dust pan#1: via Jenny C.
Toilet brush#1: Previous donations *.
Vacuum cleaner (clean, in working order)#1: Kathy W.
Iron#1: Kathy W.
Ironing Board w unstained cover#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
40 hangers#1: Kathy W.
Extension cord & power strip#1: Previous donations *.
Basic tool kit (hammer, screwdrivers, nails, allen wrench)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Laundry hamper/basket#1: Previous donations *.
Laundry detergent, large size#1: Diane K.
Drying rack for clothes (NOT the basic walmart one, it breaks easily!)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Trash cans for bedrooms & bathroom#1: Debbie C.
#2: Kathy W.
New or very clean pillows#1: Previous donations *.
Twin bed#1: Previous donations *.
Twin sheet set#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Previous donations *.
Twin mattress pad#1: Previous donations *.
Twin comforter#1: Previous donations *.
Twin blanket#1: Previous donations *.
Bedside table#1: Dominique R.
Bedroom lamps#1: via Lyz C.
#2: Lyz C.
Rug for bedroom#1: Previous donations *.
Dresser#1: via Diane K.
Closet storage (hanging or plastic) storage units#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Towel set: large adult size bath size, hand towel, wash cloth)#1: Previous donations *.
Toilet paper (5+) and paper towels (2+)#1: via Jenny C.
Bar or Liquid soap#1: Debbie C.
Shampoo & conditioner (extra moisturizing much appreciated)#1: Diane K.
Toothbrush & toothpaste#1: Debbie C.
Deodorant#1: Debbie C.
Shaving cream and razor#1: Previous donations *.
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: Sue C.
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: Kathy W.
Pepper (Standard size)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Cooking Oil (Vegetable, 48OZ)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Tea (preferably whole leaf green)#1: Kathy W.
Dry lentils (red & brown)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Tomato Paste (4+ cans)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Potatoes & onions#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
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: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Sudanese spices (cardamon pods, cumin seed, red pepper)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Welcome Meal (contact Dominique (301) 580-0934#1: Welcome Meal Club *.
Help set-up the apartment Jan 29 10am#1: Kathy W.
#2: Monika W.
#3: Debbie C.
#4: Sue C.
#5: Diane K.
#6: Julie B.
#7: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#8: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#9: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#10: (empty) - sign-ups closed