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.
On Friday, July 4th, tragedy struck. Aaliyah, one of our kindest and most compassionate long-term volunteers, passed unexpectedly at the age of 18 years old. Her mother, Danielle, is one of our forever team members.
Aaliyah’s family has chosen not to publicly share yet how their beautiful daughter passed, but we assure you, she was a heroine worthy of news coverage. Sadly, her bravery, love, and compassion for fellow neighbors are what led to her premature passing.
No parent should be predeceased by their child, but to lose a child under these circumstances is devastating. We humbly ask our followers to consider contributing to the family's GoFundMe so the family can provide their beautiful daughter with a respectable service and living expenses as they grieve.
Donate to Aaliyah's Legacy: Love and Resilience, organized by damon torain
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Hello, I am Damon Torain the proud and loving father of Aaliyah Nicole Torain. Aali… damon torain needs your support for Aaliyah's Legacy: Love and Resilience11 CommentsComment on Facebook
My heart goes out to you and her loved ones. Sharing 🙏😢
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Sending love, hugs and loads of prayers and positive thoughts to her family and friends and the staff of Things of My Very Own🦋🙏🏾💙
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Sending strength to this family
I am so sorry 😔
So very sorry for the loss of such a young person.
So very sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter as a mom i cant imagine what pain you are going through...prayers & love sent 🙏
love to Aaliyah"s mom and family, how heartbreaking 💔
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So very sorry to hear about the untimely death of a young girl. Condolences to her family💔🙏🏻😢
Last night, current and former team members went to see fireworks together. This morning, we supported our colleague as she walked across a stage. This marks the fifth high school graduation ceremony we have attended together as a team.
All team members who have been consistantly employed by the organization for at least one year, receive an extra week of paid vacation when they graduate high school or college. This allows them time to be in the moment and appreciate how far they have come. Keala has climbed mountains to get where she is today and we could not be prouder. She plans to attend SCCC in the fall as a psychology major. We are confident she will make great contributions to this field.
Congratulations Keala! Never forget, you have an entire team standing beside you, and we are convinced your Dad is with you too.
Photo Credit: Scotia Glenville Central School District
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Spectacular! Congrats Keala!!! 🎓
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Keala, I don't know you but I am pulling for you. Good luck.
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Congratulations to Keala! SUNY Schenectady will be lucky to have you joining us! Stop by and say hi to us in the AACT Center.
Best wishes
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Congratulations Keala!
Congratulations Well Done !11
God bless her. She has a village behind her. Congrats!
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Great young woman!
So Happy for you Keala!
The Crisis Intervention Center will be closed for non-emergency matters this Saturday, June 28th, for the best reason ever! One of our youngest team members will be graduating high school.
Our team has committed to attending the ceremony and cheering for our colleague as she walks across the stage toward success. We will be loud and likely, excitedly obnoxious.
Keala started working at the organization when she was ~15 years old. Since then, she has worked toward operational efficiency by problem solving through creative means, and teaching our “seasoned" employees about technological advances. For her patience, we are forever grateful.
Keala’s capabilities go far beyond her intellectual abilities. Her beautiful heart allows her to empathize with many guests, for various reasons, for she too, has experienced trauma.
Keala’s beloved father passed under tragic circumstances back in 2021. He, too, was one of our team members. On the day of her graduation, Keala will wear an Eagle Feather in honor of her father and the Quianault Indian Nation, as they were/are both tribal members. We stand by Keala, all of our team members, and children with loved ones who can not be present during major life events. For it is not our trials, but our willingness to stand by others and push forward, that defines us.
Please help us in congratulating Miss Keala this Saturday morning, as she defies all odds and steps onto the road to success.
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Her father may not be physically here, but her team and all her ancestors will be beside her. www.facebook.com/share/r/1GBjVu4MvE/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Congratulations!🎉
Your organization is awesome.
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Congratulations Keala!!! You were beautiful, precious and so lovable when I was a staff member at your pre-school all those years ago and it’s so heartwarming to see you are still all those things and so much more today! I’m so proud of you!!! Sincerely, “Miss Joan” Enjoy and keep soaring like the eagles of your proud feather 🦅
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Congratulations Keala! Such a huge accomplishment! <3
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congratulation on your graduation.
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Congratulations!
Congratulations Keala! May your beloved Father being watching you from above. 💖
Congrats, Keala!
How wonderful. And nobody should be alone on a day like this. Congratulations!
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Congratulations Keala!
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You’re amazing Keala!! Can’t wait to see all that comes for you ❤️
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Congratulations!
