Helping Children Heal
When a child escapes abuse within their home, they need support to weather the crisis, heal, and move forward. Things of My Very Own, Inc. is a lifeline for children fleeing abuse. From providing basic necessities to teaching life skills that instill confidence and self-worth, our services lift fragile children from a place of harm to one of hope.
Helping Children Heal
When a child escapes abuse within their home, they need support to weather the crisis, heal, and move forward. Things of My Very Own, Inc. is a lifeline for children fleeing abuse. From providing basic necessities to teaching life skills that instill confidence and self-worth, our services lift fragile children from a place of harm to one of hope.
Hear about the positive impact our efforts make.
Things of My Very Own, Inc. provides crisis intervention services to children impacted by extensive abuse and/or neglect.
Services are also available to children who are, solely due to the lack of items necessary for sustainability, at risk of a Child Protective Services intervention.
Our goal is to keep children together with non-abusive family members, and out of the foster care system, whenever possible.
Hear about the positive impact our efforts make.
Things of My Very Own, Inc. provides crisis intervention services to children impacted by extensive abuse and/or neglect.
Services are also available to children who are, solely due to the lack of items necessary for sustainability, at risk of a Child Protective Services intervention.
Our goal is to keep children together with non-abusive family members, and out of the foster care system, whenever possible.
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Things of My Very Own
A 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization that helps children in crisis.
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This is Danielle, one of our part-time, long-term team members. Those of you who have worked beside Danielle may know her as an enthusiastic and knowledgeable team member who brings joy to all she encounters.
This morning, Danielle informed us that she requested PTO from her primary employer next week. Under reason, she wrote, "I'm dreaming of a work-free Christmas, just like the ones I used to know." While we applaud her for her creativity. We also know she will be spending these days off supporting families in crisis in the NYS Capital Region during our busiest days of the year: December 24th through January 15th.
More children retreat from abuse during this time than at any other time of year. For younger children, it is especially heartbreaking, as they often associate not receiving gifts with being placed on the "naughty list" for telling about the abuse they endured. We tell the children they hid so well that Santa didn't want to expose their locations, so he brought their gifts to our staff to ensure their safety.
Danielle will work to ensure that every child knows Santa recognizes their bravery and that they did indeed make the "nice list." Please stand with Danielle by making a donation today. Help us to teach children that no one makes the Naughty List for telling about the abuse they endured. thingsofmyveryown.org/donate/
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A huge shout out to Meka, our emergency aid specialist, for his extraordinary dedication! Meka had surgery on Tuesday. At that time, he was told that he would not be able to walk for a minimum of four weeks.
Mister Meka missed his team so much that he asked to be brought in. One of our team members agreed to pick him up, under the condition that Meka would not work. That promise lasted 2.3 seconds until the families we served saw him.
Hugs were abound as the adults Meka previously served started to "mom" him. Families of all different races and ethnicities offered to support and cook for him. His response was: "How can I support you?"
We are proud of our entire team and especially of our young team members who are help show community members they are respected without expectation of reciprocation. To us, giving is personal. Meka is one example of the dedication our team members have to those we serve.
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You are something else for sure Meka or should I say someone else❤️❤️proud to be part of your team! Be careful please. Merry Christmas 🎄
Nurse here.....Remember, if the Dr said NO WEIGHT BEARING, please do not walk on your foot. Glad you're on your way to recovery. Thank you for all you do ! ❤
We love u Meka!!! We hope u have a quick recovery. ❤️🩹
Meka is truly remarkable! This is so reflective of his compassionate, caring personality—I am not surprised in the least! Take good care of YOU, Meka!😊💚
Speedy recovery Meka and thank for all you do for the people and happy holidays
Meka is an awesome human being. Compassionate and dedicated. He is a pure pleasure to work with.
اتمن انا تسعدواني ابني مريض بالقلب ❤❤🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦
What a remarkable young man! Wishing you a speedy recovery!
looks like you are happy to be out of the hospital but go slow-let your body heal🩵🙏🏼
🙏 speedy recovery ❤️🩹
Meka you are amazing & g-d knows dedicated. Wishing you a speedy recovery & don’t over due it ❤️🙏
This reminds me that the world is still full of love and beauty. Meka, you elevate that leg and let people feed you!!! And thank you for having such a huge heart!!!
ALWAYS STAND AS PROUD AS YOU CAN!!! even if you can and fake it the best you can....... for those that may watch and behold 😉 😏☕☕
He is a great guys and love being help by him. Speedy recovery and Merry Christmas
I pray for quick healing ❤️
He is a beast!!! A sweet one 😉
In a world where you can be anything be a Meka! 💕
Happy to see you up and around Meka, but not surprised. Have a great holiday!
Merry Christmas to all you hard working people that serve families in need.
Outstanding
Speedy recovery to you Meka.
Dad would be proud Meka - I already know mom is - Way 2 Go 💪🏻
