Help a Child in Need
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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Give a Gift of Love
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.
Our Video Tells the Story
Help Us Reach Our Fundraising Goal!
Our 2018 Goal: $350,000
When a child leaves an abusive situation the transition is often sudden and unexpected. It is not uncommon for children to leave an abusive situation wearing nothing more than a sheet. The trauma that can come from being removed from your family while nearly nude and then placed in the care of strangers has been described by many as being more traumatizing than the abuse itself. Legally a child must have their own bed, warm blankets, clothing, hygiene products and an adequate supply of food to remain with their non-abusive family members and out of the foster care system.
Please help us to ensure that these children are given everything they need from the first moment on. Help us to ensure that these children know that what they have endured, does not define who they grow up to be.
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We did it! We served 156 children in crisis in a four-hour period!
A special thanks to all of the AMAZING employees and volunteers that stayed late to make it happen.
Our part-time employees: Faith, Danielle, Amifika and Beth have been volunteering up to 20 hours past their scheduled times, spending every minute possible, working to change the lives of others.
Mike & Meg Trimarchi, Brian, Ret. Lieutenant Kwak and Lieutenant Graniero have each volunteered up to 40 hours per week, DETERMINED to change the lives of the children that we serve. Thanks to each of you, these children are still safe with their non-abusive family members, and have been able to avoid a Child Protective Services intervention.
Great job everyone!
Did you know that when schools close due to inclement weather food pantries do as well? This presents yet another obstacle for children in crisis, especially when it occurs before the weekend.
Schools and food pantries are closed but we are not!
If you have children under the age of 18 and are concerned that you were not able to pick up food before the weekend, you can stop in until noon today or tomorrow (Saturday) from 9am-noon. We are not a full food pantry but we will do what we can to make sure that your children do not go without.
Please note: ID is required for every member of your household.
If you are able to provide non-perishable food items and/or snacks for children, we need your help! We are 100% out of snacks and juice boxes for children in our waiting room. We are also out of toilet paper. We have the ability to purchase many needed items at a fraction of retail prices. Please help us help these children. Make a donation on our website at thingsofmyveryown.org/donate-today/
Help "Things of My Very Own" Through Sponsorship & Donations
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Learn how you can help children impacted by abuse and neglect, by donating goods and one-time contributions, or by becoming a sponsor.Two of our guests took the time to write these yesterday.
Great job everyone! đź’•
We have an AMAZING mother who walked 30 mins to get here this morning, desperate for help. By the time she arrived, she was in tears, explaining that she is a “failure” because she has not been able to afford Christmas or birthday presents for her children for some time. ***holding back tears*** Her Wish Tags will be at Gershon's Deli within the hour.
The family also needs food desperately. If you are able to help, you can feel free to drop off or mail donations to
Things of My Very Own, Inc.
Family 0177
243-249 Green Street
Schenectady, NY 12305
You can also make a donation on our website at thingsofmyveryown.org/donate-today/
Be sure to place the Wish Tag number on any donations associated with this family.
We thank you in advance for your support of this family.
We weren’t expecting to work today but we had a few emergency cases come in.
This child comes from a heartbreaking situation. He is a driven, determined young gentleman who is willing to work hard to provide food for his mother and himself. If you are willing to sponsor this young man, please let us know immediately.