May 14 Apartment Setup for Afghan Family with 2 small children in Riverdale, MD

Date: May 14, 2019

KindWorks will prepare the apartment for an Afghan family with a son age 4 and a daughter age 3 on Tuesday, May 14. They are arriving through the International Rescue Committee. 

Please join us as we transform an empty apartment into fully furnished, warm and welcoming home for them. Come for an hour or two to 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! **

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: Heather R.
Arm Chairs#1: Heather R.
Coffee Table#1: Kathy W.
Side tables#1: Simonetta T.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Living room table lamps#1: Kathy W.
#2: Previous donations *.
Wall art (please no depictions of people or animals)#1: Leslie v.
#2: Leslie S.
#3: Kathy W.
TV Table/stand#1: Previous donation *.
TV (good size, flat screen is much appreciated)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Shoe rack (standing, not hanging pls)#1: Previous donations *.
Living room rug#1: Previous donation *.
Dining room table for 4 people#1: via Kathy W.
Dining Chairs for 4 people#1: via Kathy W.
Dishes for 6+ people (plate, bowl)#1: Diane K.
Flatware for 6+ people#1: Diane K.
Serving utensils#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Glassware (6+)#1: Diane K.
Tablecloth (table is round)#1: Simonetta via Diane K.
#2: Kathy W.
Cloth napkins (6+)#1: Simonetta via Diane K.
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 *.
#2: Previous donations *.
Sauce pans, large with lids (if non-stick, please ensure not scraped or old)#1: Kathy W.
#2: Previous donations *.
Saute/frying pans, large#1: Kathy W.
#2: Previous donations *.
Baking dishes (pyrex or other)#1: Previous donations *.
Baking sheet, set of 2-3#1: Diane K.
Knife Set#1: Diane K.
Cutting Board set#1: Jennifer M.
Tea kettle (preferably stovetop)#1: Jennifer M.
Tea pot, large (to serve tea)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
6+ tea cups and tray#1: Previous donations *.
Large serving platters#1: Previous donations *.
Pitcher (plastic or ceramic)#1: Kathy W.
Mixing/serving bowls set#1: Jennifer M.
Kitchen utensils (spatula, spoons, pasta fork, ladle)#1: Kathy W.
Kitchen utensil holder#1: Jennifer M.
Colander#1: Simonetta via Diane K.
Can opener#1: Kathy W.
Food storage containers (ie tupperware, medium-large size)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Plastic wrap & aluminum foil#1: Deborah C.
Kitchen drain rack & mat#1: Deborah C.
Kitchen towels, 2+#1: Diane K.
Hot pads (2), oven mitt#1: Deborah C.
Front door mat#1: Diane K.
Bathroom rug/mat#1: Jennifer M.
Kitchen trash can and box of garbage bags#1: Amanda S.
10 light bulbs for table lamps#1: Kathy W.
Dish soap (2+ large) and 4 sponges#1: Deborah C.
Multi-purpose AND toilet cleaners#1: Previous donations *.
Bucket and mop#1: Amanda S.
Broom and dust pan#1: Amanda S.
Toilet brush#1: Deborah C.
Vacuum cleaner (clean, in working order)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Iron#1: Kathy W.
Ironing Board w unstained cover#1: Sherri W via Kathy W.
40 hangers#1: Kathy W.
Extension cord & power strip#1: Kathy W.
Basic tool kit (hammer, screwdrivers, nails, allen wrench)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Laundry hamper/basket#1: Kathy W.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Laundry detergent, large size#1: Jennifer M.
Drying rack for clothes or cord for stringing on Balcony#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Trash cans for bedrooms & bathroom#1: Deborah C.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
New or very clean pillows#1: Evelyn K via K.
Full bedframe#1: IRC *.
Full sheet set#1: prior donation via Sue C.
Full mattress pad#1: Evelyn K via Kathy W.
Full comforter#1: prior donation via Sue C.
Full blanket#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bedside tables for parents' room#1: Paula L.
#2: Paula L.
Bedroom lamps#1: Previous donations *.
#2: via Alexa A.
Rug for bedroom#1: Previous donations *.
Rug for children's room#1: Previous donations *.
Dressers#1: Sue C.
#2: via Alexa A.
Twin bed frames#1: Paula L.
#2: Paula L.
Twin sheet set#1: prior donation via Sue C.
#2: Kathy W.
Twin mattress pad#1: prior donation via Sue C.
#2: Evelyn K via Kathy W.
Twin blanket#1: Jennifer M.
#2: Jennifer M.
Twin comforter#1: prior donation via Sue C.
#2: Jennifer M.
Toys & Books for young children#1: Jennifer M.
#2: Mahvash S.
#3: Mahvash S.
Closet storage (hanging or plastic) storage units#1: Kathy W.
#2: Kathy W.
Towel set: large adult size bath size, hand towel, wash cloth#1: Jennifer M.
#2: Jennifer M.
Towel set: child size/pattern#1: Jennifer M.
#2: Jennifer M.
Toilet paper (10+) and paper towels (6+)#1: Ann S.
Small watering can#1: Jennifer M.
4 Bar or Liquid soap#1: Evelyn K via Kathy W.
4 bottles of shampoo (extra moisturizing much appreciated)#1: Kathy W.
4 toothbrushes & toothpaste#1: Evelyn K via Kathy W.
2 deodorants#1: Evelyn K via Kathy W.
Shaving cream and razors for one woman & one man#1: via Alexa A.
Feminine hygiene sanitary pads, 2 large bags/boxes (NO tampons please)#1: via Alexa A.
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: Deborah C.
Sugar (Pourable), 5lbs#1: Deborah C.
Salt (Iodized, Standard size)#1: Deborah C.
Pepper (Standard size)#1: Jennifer M.
Cooking Oil (Vegetable, 48OZ)#1: via Alexa A.
Tea (preferably whole leaf green)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Dry lentils (red & brown)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Tomato Paste (4+ cans)#1: Deborah C.
Cereal & snacks, cookies etc#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Pasta and sauce#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Rice 10+ lbs#1: via Alexa A.
Afghan spices (garam masala, cardamon pods, cumin, red pepper, Shan or National spice mixes)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Potatoes & onions#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Fresh produce (carrots, apples, bananas, etc)#1: Susannah A.
1 gallon whole milk#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
1 carton whole milk yogurt#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Help set-up the apartment 10:30am in Riverdale, MD#1: Kathy W.
#2: Ruchi S.
#3: Ruchi S.
#4: Sue C.
#5: Deborah C.
#6: Susannah A.
#7: Jennifer L.
#8: Ann S.
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