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
(opens in a new tab)A 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization that helps children in crisis.
Our 2026 Sponsor a Child in Crisis Program kicks off this Friday.
This is the wish tag of a 3-year-old boy who loves dinosaurs and needs pull-ups and a snowsuit. He’s one of 2,292 children already signed up this season.
Starting Friday, you can pick up a Wish Tag at one of our host sites (we’ll share the full list soon) or sponsor a child in crisis online at the link in the first comment.
Thank you for showing these children that you care. We can’t do it without you.
11 CommentsComment on Facebook
Picking them up soon!! So many are ready to help.
I was going to call today to find out when the lists came out.
We will be waiting for the site lists 😊
Wonderful organization doing great things for people in crisis. Will definitely sign up!
Will be waiting for site lists….look forward to shopping for the kids
Things of My Very Own are you offering the emailed tags again this year?
When I was at TOMVO last week and saw the Christmas tree I knew the tags would be available soon.
Andrea Butler
Amanda MC
Jenna Lynn
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Amazing! When can we expect to see wish tags out for the holidays?
I contacted you folks twice via FB Messenger and once via phone about this project and received no response. I drove there Saturday to drop off two boxes of socks collected from The Hedge Bistro in Guilderland and the office was closed. What is the best time to drop off socks? I will be in Rotterdam tomorrow so will drive to Schenectady to try again. Thx.
We’re honored to be voted Best Children’s Clothing in the 2026 People’s Choice Awards from The Daily Gazette of Schenectady! 🏆
Every piece of clothing we provide goes to a child in crisis, completely free. To be chosen by our community as the best in children’s clothing tells us something we’ve always believed: kids facing hard times deserve the very best, not leftovers.
Thank you to everyone who voted, donated, and shared our mission. This award belongs to you, too.
Want to help us keep giving children the best? You can make a donation here: thingsofmyveryown.org/donate/
#ThingsOfMyVeryOwn #PeoplesChoice #Schenectady
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Thank you for this prestigious and coveted award. I know that this was only made possible by the hard work, dedication and self sacrifice of our CEO and Founder Rayn Boncie. Rayn is defined by her relentless, unshakable drive and absolute humility. Frank Graniero Board Chair Things of My Very Own, Inc.
