POSTPONED May 4 Apartment Setup for Afghan Family with 6 Children in Sterling VA

Date: May 25, 2019

POSTPONED: We will NOT be able to prepare this apartment as planned on May 4. We hope to furnish the apartment at some point in the coming weeks once the family has secured an apartment. We will keep you updated!

 

KindWorks will prepare the apartment for an Afghan family arriving to our area through Lutheran Social Services. The family has 6 children and will be living in Sterling VA.

We are excited to welcome volunteers from Girl Scout Troop 5452 and Capital Area Interfaith Friends.

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 bring your donations, 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! **

We hope to partner with our new community partner, Bookstore Movers, who will deliver the big furniture to the apartment. We look forward to our partnership with them and appreciate the hard work that their efficient and excellent movers will provide!

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: Ayesha W.
Arm Chairs#1: Ayesha W.
#2: Nusra A.
Coffee Table#1: Heidi M.
Side tables#1: Simonetta v Diane K.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Living room table lamps#1: Khaula R.
#2: Diane K.
TV Table/stand#1: Diane K.
TV -large, flat screen appreciated#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Shoe rack (standing, not hanging pls)#1: Coumba N.
Living room rug#1: Dominique R.
Dining room table for 8 people#1: Ayesha W.
Dining Chairs for 8 people#1: Ayesha W.
Dishes for 8+ people (plate, bowl)#1: Ayesha W.
Flatware for 8+ people#1: Diane K.
Serving utensils#1: Diane K.
Glassware (8+)#1: Khaula R.
Tablecloth (preferably rectangular)#1: Diane K.
#2: Simonetta v Diane K.
Cloth napkins (8+)#1: Simonetta v Diane K.
Pressure cooker (stovetop, non electric is preferred, with good condition silicone ring)#1: Shay & Logan M.
Large stock pots, with lids#1: Khaula R.
#2: Prior donation vis Sue C.
Sauce pans, large with lids (if non-stick, please ensure not scraped or old)#1: Sarah W.
#2: Prior donation vis Sue C.
Saute/frying pans, large#1: Prior donation vis Sue C.
#2: Melanie T v D.
Baking dishes (pyrex or other)#1: Teresa S.
Baking sheet, set of 2-3#1: Diane K.
Knife Set#1: Diane K.
Cutting Board set#1: Prior donation vis Sue C.
Tea kettle (preferably stovetop)#1: Sarah W.
8+ tea cups (preferably glass) and tray#1: Prior donation vis Sue C.
Large serving platters#1: Prior donation vis Sue C.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Pitcher (plastic or ceramic)#1: Teresa S.
Mixing/serving bowls set#1: Prior donation vis Sue C.
Kitchen utensils (spatula, spoons, pasta fork, ladle)#1: Prior donation vis Sue C.
Kitchen utensil holder#1: Prior donation vis Sue C.
Colander#1: Prior donation vis Sue C.
Can opener#1: Prior donation vis Sue C.
Food storage containers (ie tupperware, medium-large size)#1: Diane K.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Plastic wrap & aluminum foil#1: Sabahat N.
Kitchen drain rack & mat#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Kitchen towels, 2+#1: Diane K.
Hot pads (2), oven mitt#1: Diane K.
Front door mat#1: Diane K.
Bathroom rug/mat#1: Prior donation vis Sue C.
#2: Kristin S.
Kitchen trash can and box of garbage bags#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
10 light bulbs for table lamps#1: Sabahat N.
Dish soap (2+ large) and 4 sponges#1: Sabahat N.
Multi-purpose cleaner, bucket and mop, broom and dust pan#1: Sabahat N.
Toilet cleaner and brush#1: Sabahat N.
Vacuum cleaner#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Iron#1: Khaula R.
Ironing Board w unstained cover#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
100 hangers#1: Diane K.
Extension cord & power strip#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Basic tool kit (hammer, screwdrivers, nails, allen wrench)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Laundry hamper/baskets#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Laundry detergent, large size#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Drying rack for clothes or Cord for stringing on the balcony#1: Diane K.
Trash cans for 2 bedrooms#1: Diane K.
Bathroom trash cans#1: Sabahat N.
New or very clean pillows (2 per slot, Walmart has decent, inexpensive ones)#1: Diane K.
Full bed frame#1: via Diane K.
Full sheet set#1: via Patricia L.
Full mattress pad#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Full comforter#1: via Patricia L.
Full blanket#1: via Patricia L.
Bedside tables for parent room#1: Simonetta v Diane K.
#2: Simonetta v Diane K.
Bedroom lamps for parent room (often these apartments have no ceiling lighting)#1: Diane K.
#2: Diane K.
Rug for parents' room#1: Sarah W.
Rug for children's rooms#1: Kristin S.
#2: Diane K.
Bedside tables for children's rooms#1: Kristin S.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Lamps for children's rooms#1: Coumba N.
#2: Diane K.
Dresser for parents#1: Heidi M.
3 dressers for kids#1: Lynne S.
Twin bed frames (bunk bed frames ideal, pls indicate)#1: Diane K.
#2: Katie via Sue C.
#3: Kristin S.
#4: Kristin S.
#5: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#6: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Twin sheet sets (extras welcome)#1: Prior donation vis Sue C.
#2: Sue C.
#3: Kristin S.
#4: Kristin S.
#5: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#6: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Twin mattress pad (new or excellent condition & completely unstained)#1: Kristin S.
#2: Kristin S.
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#5: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#6: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Twin comforter#1: Diane K.
#2: Diane K.
#3: Prior donation vis Sue C.
#4: Kristin S.
#5: Kristin S.
#6: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Twin warm blankets#1: Kristin S.
#2: Kristin S.
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#5: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#6: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Toys & Books for children#1: Prior donation vis Sue C.
#2: Sarah W.
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#4: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Backpacks filled with basic school supplies#1: Aminah S.
#2: Aminah S.
#3: Aminah S.
#4: Aminah S.
#5: Aminah S.
#6: Aminah S.
Closet storage (hanging or plastic) storage units#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
2 Towel sets (bath & hand towels, wash cloth)#1: Prior donation vis Sue C.
#2: Sue C.
#3: Diane K.
#4: Diane K.
Toilet paper (10+) and paper towels (6+)#1: Saba B.
Small watering can/Lota#1: Sarah W.
8 Bar or Liquid soap#1: Sabahat N.
8 bottles of shampoo#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
8 toothbrushes & toothpaste#1: Sabahat N.
6 deodorant#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Shaving cream and razors for 2 adults (for total of 2 women, 2 men)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Feminine hygiene sanitary pads, 2 large bags/boxes (NO tampons please)#1: Saba B.
Basic First Aid Kit#1: Saba B.
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 Afghan, 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: (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
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Pasta and sauce#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Rice 10+ lbs#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Afghan spices (garam masala, Shan brand spice mixes, cumin, red pepper, cardamon pods)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Welcome Meal of Afghan food for 8#1: Coumba N.
Set-up the apartment Saturday May 4, 10am#1: Girl Scout Troop 5452 (10 people) *.
#2: Capital Area Interfaith Friends 5+ ppl *.
#3: Diane K.
#4: Taimur C.
#5: Saba B.
#6: Nazish K.