July 2 Apartment Setup for a Family of Five from the Ivory Coast

Date: July 2, 2019

KindWorks will prepare the apartment for an Ivorian family with 3 teens in Riverdale, MD 20737 on July 2 starting at 11am. The son is 19, and the daughters are 14 and 12 yrs old. The family is arriving through the Ethiopian Community Development Council resettlement agency.

We invite you to join us as we transform an empty apartment into fully furnished, warm and welcoming home for them. 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 2.5-3 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: Mitra M.
Arm Chairs#1: Mitra M.
Coffee Table#1: Diane K.
Side tables#1: Sue C.
#2: Sue C.
Living room table lamps#1: Betsy S.
#2: Betsy S.
Wall art (please no depictions of people or animals)#1: Diane K.
#2: Kathy W.
#3: Jennifer M.
TV Table/stand#1: Mitra M.
TV (good size, flat screen is much appreciated)#1: Iman B.
Shoe rack (standing, not hanging pls)#1: Gabi O.
Living room rug#1: Nancy W.
Dining room table for 6 people#1: Mitra M.
Dining Chairs for 6 people#1: Mitra M.
Dishes for 8+ people (plate, bowl)#1: Diane K.
Flatware for 8+ people#1: Diane K.
Serving utensils#1: Diane K.
Glassware (8+)#1: Diane K.
Tablecloth#1: Diane K.
#2: Diane K.
Cloth napkins (8+)#1: Diane K.
Pressure cooker (stovetop, non electric is preferred, with good condition silicone ring)#1: Diane K.
Large stock pots, with lids#1: previous donations *.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Sauce pans, large with lids (if non-stick, please ensure not scraped or old)#1: previous donations *.
#2: Iman B.
Saute/frying pans, large#1: previous donations *.
#2: Davood & Brenda via Kathy W.
Baking dishes (pyrex or other)#1: Susan G via Kathy W.
Baking sheet, set of 2-3#1: Jennifer M.
Knife Set#1: Laurie S.
Cutting Board set#1: Jennifer M.
Tea kettle (preferably stovetop)#1: Diane K.
Tea pot, large (to serve tea)#1: Arlene P.
8+ tea cups and tray (preferably glass)#1: Arlene P.
Large serving platters#1: Diane K.
#2: Andra E.
#3: Arlene P.
Pitcher (plastic or ceramic)#1: Diane K.
Mixing/serving bowls set#1: Arlene P.
Kitchen utensils (spatula, spoons, pasta fork, ladle)#1: Diane K.
Kitchen utensil holder#1: Diane K.
Colander#1: Jennifer M.
Can opener#1: Jennifer M.
Food storage containers (ie tupperware, medium-large size)#1: Arlene P.
Plastic wrap & aluminum foil#1: Arlene P.
Kitchen drain rack & mat#1: Humera K.
Kitchen towels, 2+#1: Diane K.
Hot pads (2), oven mitt#1: Diane K.
Front door mat#1: Diane K.
Bathroom rug/mat#1: Diane K.
Kitchen trash can and box of garbage bags#1: Sue S.
10 light bulbs for table lamps#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Dish soap (2+ large) and 4 sponges#1: Andra E.
Multi-purpose AND toilet cleaners#1: Arlene P.
Bucket and mop#1: Diane K.
Broom and dust pan#1: Arlene P.
Toilet brush#1: Diane K.
Vacuum cleaner (clean, in working order)#1: Iman B.
Iron#1: Anne Miriam L.
Ironing Board w unstained cover#1: Anne Miriam L.
40 hangers#1: Diane K.
Extension cord & power strip#1: Diane K.
Basic tool kit (hammer, screwdrivers, nails, allen wrench)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Laundry hamper/basket#1: Kathleen & Greg via Kathy W.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Laundry detergent, large size#1: Jennifer M.
Drying rack for clothes (NOT the basic walmart one, it breaks easily!)#1: Gabi O.
Trash cans for bedrooms & bathroom#1: Diane K.
#2: Diane K.
#3: Kathleen & Greg via Kathy W.
New or very clean pillows (2 per slot)#1: Diane K.
#2: Arlene P.
#3: Previous & troop 6432 *.
#4: Iman B.
Full bedframe (mattress accepted if in unstained, clean, excellent condition; please indicate if box spring included#1: Kristin N.
Full sheet set#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Previous donation via Patricia L *.
Full mattress pad#1: Evelyn K via Kathy W.
Full comforter#1: Kathy W.
Full blanket#1: Previous donations *.
Bedside tables for parents' room#1: Sue C.
#2: Sue C.
Bedroom lamps#1: Julia W.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Rug for parents' bedroom#1: Nancy W.
Small, play or bedside tables for kids' room#1: Kathy W.
#2: Sue C.
Kid room lamps#1: Diane K.
#2: Kathy W.
Rug for children's room#1: Nancy W.
Dressers#1: Previous donation *.
#2: Previous donations *.
#3: Heidi M.
Twin bed frames (bunk bed frames welcome)#1: Laurie S.
#2: Veronica A.
#3: Elizabeth & Rigo *.
Twin mattress in excellent, unstained condition#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Twin sheet sets (extras welcome)#1: Diane K.
#2: Diane K.
#3: Diane K.
Twin mattress pad (new or excellent condition & completely unstained)#1: Diane K.
#2: Diane K.
#3: Diane K.
Twin comforter#1: Kathy W.
#2: Kathy W.
#3: Andra E.
Twin warm blanket#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Toys & Books for teens (ESL level unknown)#1: Jennifer M.
#2: Andra E.
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Closet storage (hanging or plastic) storage units#1: Betsy S.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Towel set: large adult size bath size, hand towel, wash cloth#1: Jennifer M.
#2: Jennifer M.
#3: Jennifer M.
#4: Jennifer M.
#5: Jennifer M.
Toilet paper (10+) and paper towels (6+)#1: Arlene P.
Small watering can#1: Ann S.
5 Bar or Liquid soap (Dollar store has good toiletries!)#1: Alysha A.
5 bottles of shampoo (extra moisturizing much appreciated)#1: Arlene P.
5 toothbrushes & toothpaste#1: Hannah Y.
5 deodorant#1: Jennifer M.
Shaving cream and razors for 3 women & 2 men#1: Alysha A.
Feminine hygiene sanitary pads, 2 large bags/boxes (NO tampons please)#1: Ann S.
Basic First Aid Kit#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Alarm clock#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Paper, pens, envelopes, stamps#1: yasha f.
Jelly (Standard size)#1: Andra E.
Sugar (Pourable), 5lbs#1: JENNIFER F.
Salt (Iodized, Standard size)#1: JENNIFER F.
Pepper (Standard size)#1: JENNIFER F.
Cooking Oil (Vegetable, 48OZ)#1: JENNIFER F.
Tea (preferably whole leaf green)#1: Deb L.
Dry lentils (red & brown)#1: Deb L.
Tomato Paste (4+ cans)#1: Deb L.
Potatoes & onions#1: JENNIFER F.
Fresh produce (carrots, apples, bananas, etc)#1: Arlene P.
1 gallon whole milk#1: JENNIFER F.
1 carton whole milk yogurt#1: JENNIFER F.
Cereal & snacks, cookies etc#1: Alysha A.
Pasta and sauce#1: Alysha A.
Rice 10+ lbs#1: Andra E.
West African spices#1: Via Alexa A.
Help set-up the apartment 11 am July 2#1: Kathy W.
#2: ruchi S.
#3: Jenny L.
#4: Kitty E.
#5: Ann S.
#6: JENNIFER F.
#7: Alysha A.
#8: Alysha A.
#9: Andra E.
#10: Sydney S.
#11: Ellie S.
#12: Rebecca L.
#13: Laurie S.
#14: Arlene P.
#15: Yasha F.