Nov 9, 2019 Apartment Setup for My Sister’s Place client

Date: November 9, 2019

Help furnish and set up a home for a client of My Sister’s Place in DC, who was forced to leave her previous home to escape domestic abuse.   This home will be for her and her 4 children:  girls ages 5,7, and 9, and a 2 year old son.

Please contact David (davidlouisgordon@icloud.com) with questions.

Many, many thanks!**

Deb, Alexa & David

 

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Sofa (small)#1: Jane *.
Arm Chair#1: Ania B.
Coffee table#1: Kristen W.
Side tables#1: Kristen W.
#2: Kristen W.
Living room table lamps#1: Zainab & family *.
#2: Zainab & family *.
Standing lamp#1: Previous donations *.
TV table/stand#1: Sabine P.
TV (good size, flat screen is much appreciated)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Shoe rack (standing, not hanging pls)#1: Zainab & family *.
Living room rug#1: Previous donations *.
Dining room table for 6 people#1: Dan *.
Dining chairs for 5 people#1: Dan *.
Dishes for 6+ people (plate, bowl)#1: Previous donations *.
Flatware for 6+ people#1: Alexa A.
Serving utensils#1: Alexa A.
Glassware (6+)#1: Pepper Hamilton *.
Tablecloth or placemats#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Previous donations *.
Cloth napkins (6+)#1: Previous donations *.
Large stock pots, with lids#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
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: Karen H.
Cutting board set#1: Previous donations *.
Tea kettle#1: Kathy M.
Large serving platters#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Previous donations *.
Microwave#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Pitcher (plastic or ceramic)#1: Previous donations *.
Mixing/serving bowls set#1: Karen H.
Kitchen utensils (spatula, spoons, pasta fork, ladle)#1: Karen H.
Kitchen utensil holder#1: Karen H.
Colander#1: Previous donations *.
Can opener#1: Sharon L.
Food storage containers (ie tupperware, medium-large size)#1: Previous donations *.
Plastic wrap & aluminum foil#1: Previous donations *.
Kitchen drain rack & mat#1: Previous donations *.
Kitchen towels, 2+#1: Previous donations *.
Hot pads (2), oven mitt#1: Previous donations *.
Pasta and sauces#1: Previous donations *.
Flour, sugar, salt & pepper#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Butter, peanut butter & jelly#1: Mia D.
Coffee; teas#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Milk; OJ#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bread; frozen waffles#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Fresh fruit (apples; oranges; others)#1: Mia D.
Fresh vegetables (carrots; celery; others)#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Potatoes; onions; others#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Front door mat#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bathroom rug/mat#1: Donation at KindWorks office *.
Kitchen trash can and box of garbage bags#1: Sana S.
10 light bulbs for table lamps#1: Debbie C.
Child-proof electrical outlet plugs#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Dish soap (2+ large) and 4 sponges#1: NWMI *.
Multi-purpose AND toilet cleaners#1: NWMI *.
Bucket and mop#1: NWMI *.
Broom and dust pan#1: NWMI *.
Toilet brush#1: NWMI *.
Soaps; shampoos; conditioners; others#1: My Sister's Place M.
Feminine hygiene items#1: My Sister's Place M.
Female razors; shaving cremes#1: NWMI *.
age appropriate Toothpastes & tooth brushes; floss#1: Debbie C.
60 hangers#1: Previous donations *.
Laundry hamper/basket#1: Brett S.
Laundry detergent, large size#1: Diana S.
Trash cans for bedrooms & bathroom#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Previous donations *.
New or very clean pillows#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Kristen W.
Area Rug for Mom's Bedroom#1: Previous donations *.
Queen bed#1: Jane via Lilliam *.
Queen sheet set#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Previous donations *.
Queen comforter#1: Previous donations *.
Queen blanket#1: Sana S.
Queen mattress pad#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Bedside tables#1: Jane via Lilliam *.
#2: Neal L.
Bedroom lamps#1: Previous via Diane K.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Twin sheet sets#1: Sana S.
#2: Sana S.
Twin mattress pad (new or excellent condition & completely unstained)#1: Kristen W.
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Twin comforter#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
infant/toddler car seat#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
plastic plates, cups and silverware for babies/children#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Area Rug for kids' room#1: Previous donations *.
#2: Sharon L.
Dressers#1: Jane via Lilliam *.
#2: Ikea cube w baskets *.
Towel sets#1: Brenda M.
#2: Jackie S.
#3: Previous donations *.
#4: Sana S.
#5: Sana S.
#6: Previous donations *.
Toilet paper (10+) and paper towels (6+)#1: Debbie C.
Backpacks filled with school supplies for each aged child in the family#1: Beth K.
Toys and Books for a toddler boy#1: Books fr Elaine J.
#2: Previous donations *.
Toys and Books for 3 girls who like sparkly things#1: Mavash *.
#2: Mia D.
#3: Mia D.
Optional: African American dolls#1: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#2: (empty) - sign-ups closed
#3: (empty) - sign-ups closed
Optional: Small quantity of Christmas decorations#1: Kristen W.
Welcome Home Dinner#1: Shane B.
1pm Help set-up the apartment#1: Kenya H.
#2: Claude L.
#3: Mercedes T.
#4: Sana S.
#5: Debbie C.
#6: Diana S.
#7: Brett S.
#8: Isabel S.
#9: Grace A.
#10: Jackie S.
#11: Christa T.
#12: Marina P.
#13: Kathy M.
#14: Tess T.