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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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A 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization that helps children in crisis.

Remember the Matthew’s Virtual Walk-a-Thon we posted about in September? Thanks to everyone who signed up, Matthew’s Auto Group presented us with a check for $13,461.82! Thank you to everyone who signed up and walked, and especially to Matthew’s Auto for being a champion for children in crisis in our region.

As you can see from the images below, their energy for helping others matches ours. It took 0.2 seconds for us to convince one of their team members to jump in the ballpit with our CEO. 😁
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Remember the Matthew’s Virtual Walk-a-Thon we posted about in September? Thanks to everyone who signed up, Matthew’s Auto Group presented us with a check for $13,461.82! Thank you to everyone who signed up and walked, and especially to Matthew’s Auto for being a champion for children in crisis in our region. 

As you can see from the images below, their energy for helping others matches ours. It took 0.2 seconds for us to convince one of their team members to jump in the ballpit with our CEO. 😁

11 CommentsComment on Facebook

Awesome!!

Incredible donation!!! Things of My Very Own , thank you for all you do! ❤️

Congratulations, I'm very proud of ur staffs did wonderful jobs. Keep up the faith to the families in needs .

Fantastic News! Congratulations and a big WhoHoo to all the participants !!👏👏

That's great news.

Wonderful news!

Great news

Wow! So great!

Thank you to all.

That's awesome

❤️❤️

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The impact of abuse and neglect goes far beyond the acts themselves. Those who have endured either can testify to the devastating effects it can have on them and future generations. The impact is life-altering for those who have to escape and leave everything behind.

From now until December 31, you can sponsor a child in crisis by donating on our website at thingsofmyveryown.org/donate/. The first 500 people contributing $100 or more will receive a custom, shatter-proof "Forget Me Not Ornament.” Each ornament contains a description of the child you helped to sponsor and everything you need to grow your very own Forget Me Not’s. It is our hope that this gift will remind you of the life-altering impact you made on a child who needs you most.

To receive your custom Forget Me Not Ornament, make a donation on our website, forward your receipt to [email protected], and let us know that you would like to pick up your ornament. A member of our team will contact you once it is ready for pick-up.
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The impact of abuse and neglect goes far beyond the acts themselves. Those who have endured either can testify to the devastating effects it can have on them and future generations. The impact is life-altering for those who have to escape and leave everything behind. 

From now until December 31, you can sponsor a child in crisis by donating on our website at https://thingsofmyveryown.org/donate/. The first 500 people contributing $100 or more will receive a custom, shatter-proof Forget Me Not Ornament.” Each ornament contains a description of the child you helped to sponsor and everything you need to grow your very own Forget Me Not’s. It is our hope that this gift will remind you of the life-altering impact you made on a child who needs you most. 

To receive your custom Forget Me Not Ornament, make a donation on our website, forward your receipt to info@tomvo.org, and let us know that you would like to pick up your ornament. A member of our team will contact you once it is ready for pick-up.

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If a child requests bedding, do they have access to pillows, or would they need a new one? Thank you!

Life can be frighteningly unpredictable, but it only takes one person to change the trajectory of a child's life.

We have a 17-year-old who needs your help more than ever. His Wish Tag is currently at Lia Toyota, seeking a sponsor. Will you help him or another child?

Participating is simple: Visit one of the Wish Tag Host Sites listed below. Shop for the child whose Wish Tag you choose and follow the instructions printed on the Wish Tag. The child you chose to sponsor will be presented with the gifts you chose for them. More than that, they will know that someone in the world cares about their well-being.

Please help a child in crisis today.

ALBANY
- Camp Bow Wow- 136 Railroad Avenue
- Carhartt- Crossgates Mall; 1 Crossgates Mall Road

GUILDERLAND
- K & C Salon- 2511 Western Ave

NISKAYUNA
- Niskayuna Town Hall- 1 Niskayuna Circle

RENSSELAER
- Core Real Estate Team- 531 N. Greenbush Road

SCHENECTADY
- Bellevue Builders- 500 Duanesburg Road
- Lia Toyota of Colonie- 2120 Central Avenue

VIRTUAL WISH TAGS
- If you would like to request a virtual Wish Tag, you can do so by emailing [email protected].

If you want to do more to help children in crisis, stay tuned for further details. Together, we can change the world for the better, one child at a time.

Please share this post to others know how they can help.
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Life can be frighteningly unpredictable, but it only takes one person to change the trajectory of a childs life.

We have a 17-year-old who needs your help more than ever. His Wish Tag is currently at Lia Toyota, seeking a sponsor. Will you help him or another child?

Participating is simple: Visit one of the Wish Tag Host Sites listed below. Shop for the child whose Wish Tag you choose and follow the instructions printed on the Wish Tag. The child you chose to sponsor will be presented with the gifts you chose for them. More than that, they will know that someone in the world cares about their well-being. 

Please help a child in crisis today.

ALBANY
- Camp Bow Wow- 136 Railroad Avenue
- Carhartt- Crossgates Mall; 1 Crossgates Mall Road

GUILDERLAND
- K & C Salon- 2511 Western Ave

NISKAYUNA
- Niskayuna Town Hall- 1 Niskayuna Circle

RENSSELAER
- Core Real Estate Team- 531 N. Greenbush Road

SCHENECTADY
- Bellevue Builders- 500 Duanesburg Road
- Lia Toyota of Colonie- 2120 Central Avenue

VIRTUAL WISH TAGS
- If you would like to request a virtual Wish Tag, you can do so by emailing Lperetti@niskayuna.org.

If you want to do more to help children in crisis, stay tuned for further details. Together, we can change the world for the better, one child at a time.

Please share this post to others know how they can help.

7 CommentsComment on Facebook

If this 17 yr old is not taken I will sponsor them

Tooken isn’t a word

Gender male?

Tooken?

Facts I lost my house in a fire and it broke me took everything I had to get a new place to live and I can’t afford Christmas for my family I even set up a go fund me page and have not even been able to get any help we finally got a home but bc of that we can’t afford to pay for gifts I have 7grandchildren I can’t even afford to buy anything for them and it hurts me to see them not have anything for Christmas gofund.me/6f6b4f75

I'm new to this and am also wondering how I can get something special for our little girl. She's about to be 16 months 💕 unfortunately no transportation

How do I get help for my older kids I keep getting told they are to old

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