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.
๐จURGENT 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 donationโlarge or smallโhelps 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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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?
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Just donated
As soon as I get back on my feet I’m going to help๐ 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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This is amazing ๐คฉ
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! โค๏ธ
Hey do you guys need any waters?
You guys really are the best
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Each child, or their caregiver, completes a Wish Tag that includes an immediate need and a special wish.โฃ
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Make a donation through our website, and our team will purchase requested items using our non-profit discounts, helping your gift go even further.โฃ bit.ly/3Qe6ONB
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Starting June 1st, pick up a Child's Wish Tag at Things of My Very Own (249 Green Street, Schenectady, NY 12305) during drop-off hours. Once you've purchased the requested items, return your gifts to the same location.โฃ
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Your support provides more than necessities. It gives comfort, dignity, stability, and hope to children facing some of the hardest moments of their lives. Please help us show these children that there are people who care about their well-being.โฃ
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Sponsor a Child in Crisis and change their life for the better, today!
Donate & Learn more here: bit.ly/3Qe6ONB
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