In late September 2022, Schenectady suffered a series of rain storms that overwhelmed our Center’s drainage system, causing signifcant flooding damage to the building. We urgently need your help for repairs and mitigation.
- Video of water entering the Center (Facebook video)
- Dry out and demolition (Facebook video)
- News10 coverage of damage
- Excerpt of interview with Rayn Boncie (Facebook video)
Please help us raise $105,000 to cover our expenses to repair our Center and prepare it for the next storm.
Please check our FAQ page for a list of items we can and cannot accept.
Donations to Things of My Very Own, Inc. help children in crisis by providing them with much-needed intervention services—not only material things like clothing and personal hygiene items, but also intangible things like a feeling of security and a healthy self concept.
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and all donations are tax-deductible.