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
Things of My Very Own, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation that provides crisis intervention se
We found a fantastic deal on clothing for children in crisis situations! These Tommy Hilfiger items are only $2.38 each while supplies last.
Please help us to help children in our community who are retreating from abuse. Make a donation today to help them have things of their very own, at the moment they need them.
We had a fantastic day yesterday but the fact remains that there are still hundreds of children who need our help now. Our inventory of many needed items is 100% depleted.
URGENT NEEDS
👕 Shorts (all sizes preemie-adult 8XL)- 100% depleted
👚 Summer Shirts (preemie-12 months and especially sizes 2XL and up)- Dangerously Low
👕 Reusable Bags (for packaging personal hygiene products)- Dangerously Low
👚 ForceFlex Garbage Bags (for packaging aid)- Dangerously Low
👕 Summer pajamas (100% Depleted; All sizes are needed)
👚 Tide Free Laundry Detergent- 100% Depleted
👕 Toilet Paper- 100% Depleted
👚 Paper Towels- 100% Depleted
👕 Snacks and juice boxes for children as they wait for services- Dangerously Low
👚 Infant/Toddler Toothbrushes and Toothpaste- 100% Depleted
We have the ability to purchase many of these needed items for a fraction of retail prices. For this reason, monetary donations go much further than purchasing at retail costs. Please make a monetary donation today to help these children.
If you prefer to shop on Amazon, here’s a link to our Wishlist www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1MZILKZFBBTOK?ref_=wl_share
The crisis intervention center is located at 249 Green Street in Schenectady. Our donation drop-off hours are Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9am-noon. We are out in the community working directly with children and families in crisis at other times.
The organization currently offers contactless drop-offs. When you arrive at the building please call (518)630-5143 for a donation screening. For your convenience, the telephone number is also posted on the door.
We thank you in advance for your support of children in crisis situations.
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I have a number of make up bags in excellent condition - would they be useful to you? I’d be happy to include feminine hygiene products with them.
Our morning crew knocked it out of the park yesterday with efficiency and positive attitudes! Thousands of pounds of aid were distributed to deserving families in the first couple of hours of the day. It was an incredible accomplishment, yet it was the time spent with families and the joy that our team brought to others, that stood out the most.
One guest shared how she had met and married a wonderful gentleman since we last saw her. We were fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet him and we hear that her son likes him very much. We wish the family nothing but the best in their life ahead.
A young girl came in who had just had her hair styled by her mother with the products that we had provided to them. The girl was incredibly proud of how “pretty” her hair looked and was overjoyed when everyone noticed. Her beaming smile was contagious and easily filled the hearts of those around her. Best of all, her Mom started a new job!
Geran, one of our administrative team members won the award for bringing the most joy to the office yesterday. Between the Storm Trooper helmet, the lightsaber and watching him answer the phones with both, the children thought that he was the best thing they had ever seen.
Three things were made clear yesterday: the families that are on our caseload are accomplishing great things, we have an incredible team, and our inventory of many items was completely wiped out. Team members are out in the community right now but we hope to have an urgent needs list to post within the next few hours. For now, here’s a video clip of Geran covering phone calls.
Your team is truly a God send to those in need. I couldn't be more thankful for what you have all done for my family. To see the amount of care and respect you guys give to everyone who comes through those doors is amazing. Keep up the great work. Please know you are truly appreciated for all you do. 💗
I truly love all your staff u guys are awesome an make so many people feel loved
Way to go, Geran! Enjoying your work is the best of all worlds, even Tatooine.
You are all incredible ❣️❣️
Geran is awesome and Things of My Very Own is a phenomenal organization!
Love my new neighbor 😊😊😊😉😉
Fantastic!
What are some things you're low on?
That's my boy!
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