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.
Congratulations to Rayn Boncie, our founder and CEO, on being named a 2024 Women of Distinction by Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh.
Rayn stated, “It is an honor to be named as a 2024 Women of Distinction and to stand beside so many changemakers in our community. This was an emotionally impactful award to receive, as the nomination came from Sharon, one of our forever team members.”
A forever team member is someone whose contributions through the organization have significantly impacted our community and the organization as a whole. It means they have an entire team forever celebrating their successes. It also means that our current team stands by them during challenges that may occur long after they have left or retired.
Congratulations to Rayn and all of the other 2024 Women of Distinction!
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Congratulations !
Absolutely fantastic and so very well deserved! Congratulations Rayn and thank you for all you do!!!
Congratulations Rayn from the Executive Board of Things of My Very Own, Inc. This award captures the true nature of your being. You are an amazing and talented woman, mother, grant writer and CEO. One would be mistaken to juxtapose these attributes with pertinacious, indefatigable, ubiquitous and believe there is any daylight between any of them. We are all extremely proud of you Rayn! Hard earned, and really well deserved. Frank Graniero Board Chairman Things of My Very Own, Inc.
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BIGGEST congratulations to you Rayn!!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻so well deserved Brava !
Congratulations! What a wonderful honor to be recognized for all that you do!
Congratulations Rayn! Well deserved! 🎉
Congratulations Rayn. So deserved.
The best! 🫶🏼 congratulations Rayn
Yay, Rayn! Congratulations, well deserved!
The best!!!Congratulations very well deserved 👏💕.
Congratulations,well deserved.
Congratulations Rayn!
Congrats-well deserved !!
Congratulations and Blessings & Thanks
Congratulations very deserved 🫶🏽
Well deserved! Congratulations!
Congratulations Rayn! There is no one more deserving 🫶
Congratulations Rayn!!!
Congratulations Rayn!
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Congratulations!
Congrats Rayn!!🎉
Congratulations!!!!
Are you a friendly, organized, and dynamic individual looking for an opportunity to shine? Our vibrant team is looking for a part-time receptionist eager to make a positive impact when our guests walk through the door!
Position: Part-Time Receptionist
Compensation: $17 per hour
Location: 249 Green Street; Schenectady, NY 12305
🕒 Work Hours:
🍨 Regular Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm.
🍨 Holiday Schedule (Mid-November through December): Extended hours until 3 pm to accommodate our festive season rush!
🍨 Plus, a unique opportunity to contribute to our special evening events with six 5 pm-9 pm shifts required per year. Perfect for those who love a little variety in their work life!
What We Offer:
🍨 The opportunity to change the lives of children and families in crisis every day!
🍨 Life insurance
🍨 Professional development assistance
🍨 Paid time off
🍨 A dynamic work environment where no two days are the same.
🍨 An opportunity to enhance your skills in customer service, organization, and multitasking abilities.
Who You Are:
🍨 A communication superstar, comfortable interacting with a diverse range of people.
🍨 Highly organized, ensuring smooth operations behind the reception desk.
🍨 Eager to learn, grow, and take on new challenges.
🍨 Reliable and committed to positively impacting our team and the families we serve.
🍨 Previous experience in reception or customer service is a plus but not required.
🍨 A typing aficionado who can type 40 words per minute with accuracy.
🍨 Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel or Google Sheets and Docs
🍨 Someone who enjoys eating ice cream. You do not actually have to enjoy eating ice cream, but know when we do, sugar-free and dairy-free options are available.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re excited to bring your enthusiasm, reliability, and excellent customer service skills to our team, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected]. Tell us why you’re the perfect fit for our part-time receptionist role.
Once we fill this position, our boss said she will bring in ice cream. Nothing says, "I love you," like ice cream sundaes at 8 am on a weekday, so we are motivated to hire! In all seriousness, this is a fast-paced and detail-oriented position. We cannot consider applicants who do not follow the instructions we provided above. Let’s make amazing work experiences together!
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