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.
When we shared that our shelves were empty, you answered with incredible generosity.
Because of your support, we were able to provide food to children and families at the exact moment they needed it most. In fact, donations began arriving just as we were preparing to tell several of our guests that we had nothing left to give.
Summer is one of the hardest times of the year for children facing food insecurity. While our shelves are no longer completely empty, the need never stops.
From all of us at Things of My Very Own, thank you for standing beside children in crisis and reminding them that their community cares. ❤️
If you'd like to help us be ready for the next child in crisis who walks through our doors, you can make a donation here: bit.ly/3Tp931H
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Great to see 💙
Do you except used shoes? I have many pairs of women's size 10 and 11 that I'm looking to donate
Deb Drew thanks, sweetie
Dan!!!
Just passing this along as well: captaincares.org/what-we-do/summer-meals.html
I am happy to see folks helped out with your food shortage. I am sure you are aware, but some might not, that many local schools can assist School Age Children over the summer. The following article has a list of many local schools where Under 18 Children can pick up food during the next month. www.news10.com/classroom-progress-report/free-summer-meal-programs-at-school-districts-across-the...
🚨URGENT NEED: Our Food Shelves are Empty.
Every day, children arrive at Things of My Very Own after experiencing abuse, neglect, domestic violence, or other traumatic circumstances. Most come with little more than the clothes they're wearing, and very often they haven't eaten.
It's Summer and our food shelves are unfortunately empty, but children still need us. Every donation—large or small—helps ensure that when a child arrives in crisis, we can immediately provide comfort, dignity, and hope.
Donate Today: bit.ly/3Tp931H
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Help Restock the Essentials for Children in Crisis. Every day, children arrive at Things of My Very Own after experiencing abuse, neglect, domestic violence, or other traumatic circumstances. Most12 CommentsComment on Facebook
Donated and shared! Thank you for all you do!
Donation done!! 🥰
Check in the mail❣️
We have 4 bags of nonperishables that we will bring down tomorrow around 9:30
Just donated
✅ Done
The best thing for charities like these is MONEY! They’re able to get items much cheaper than us simply BECAUSE they’re a charity! I donated and made sure my employer matched my donation.
Can you be more specific on what you need please?
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Are you able to just donate food items?
As soon as I get back on my feet I’m going to help🙂 Can you message me and tell me what’s needed the most re:food, clothing, and hygiene
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To the awesome families we serve,
It is going to be 92 degrees tomorrow. If you do not have well-functioning air conditioning, we encourage you to pack up the children and spend the morning hanging out with us. We have comfortable sofas, movies, air conditioning, snacks, games, and a ball pit. Our team will be on-site from 8 am until noon. After that, we will be heading into the community to check on several families we serve. Your families are an extension of ours, and you are always welcome at the organization.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow at 249 Green Street in Schenectady.
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How wonderful. Faith in humanity restored. 💕🙏🏻
This is amazing 🤩
Thank you for all you do
How can I volunteer ?
I would be happy to invite a family to relax in my apartment during the day if that is appropriate
You are amazing.
The best, always, thank you for what you do! ❤️
Hey do you guys need any waters?
You guys really are the best
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