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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

Things of My Very Own

A 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization that helps children in crisis.

The journey of raising children is one of the most profound and challenging voyages one can embark upon. It demands more from us than we ever imagined we could give, and yet, in our relentless giving, we discover the depth of our capacity to love, nurture, and persevere. Perhaps today did not unfold as you had hoped, and the weight of what you perceive as your shortcomings feels too heavy to bear. Mark our words, YOU are extraordinary.

When you wake up in the morning and realize your child cannot find their left shoe, you crawl back and forth on your hands and knees, covering two miles inside your home to find the evasive footwear. In the afternoon, you don't give up when you call your child's name the first, second, and third time and do not receive a response. You wail their name another 42 times, knowing darn well they can hear you. You chose that middle name for a reason, and by golly, you will use it. You don't give up because you know you know that the child you are caring for is going to grow up and be outstanding.

So tonight, after the children have all gone to bed, pull out the ice cream container you hid behind the vegetables in the back of the freezer. Scoop some in a bowl. Slide the prongs of your fork into the frozen goodness, and know that tomorrow, you might even find the spoons. If ice cream isn't your thing, that is okay. Find a way to celebrate the incredible parent or guardian you are in a way that works for you. If you have teenagers who do not like you right now, know that we still do. You are a survivor. You are unstoppable, and we are always cheering for you.
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The journey of raising children is one of the most profound and challenging voyages one can embark upon. It demands more from us than we ever imagined we could give, and yet, in our relentless giving, we discover the depth of our capacity to love, nurture, and persevere. Perhaps today did not unfold as you had hoped, and the weight of what you perceive as your shortcomings feels too heavy to bear. Mark our words, YOU are extraordinary. 

When you wake up in the morning and realize your child cannot find their left shoe, you crawl back and forth on your hands and knees, covering two miles inside your home to find the evasive footwear. In the afternoon, you dont give up when you call your childs name the first, second, and third time and do not receive a response. You wail their name another 42 times, knowing darn well they can hear you. You chose that middle name for a reason, and by golly, you will use it. You dont give up because you know you know that the child you are caring for is going to grow up and be outstanding.

So tonight, after the children have all gone to bed, pull out the ice cream container you hid behind the vegetables in the back of the freezer. Scoop some in a bowl. Slide the prongs of your fork into the frozen goodness, and know that tomorrow, you might even find the spoons. If ice cream isnt your thing, that is okay. Find a way to celebrate the incredible parent or guardian you are in a way that works for you. If you have teenagers who do not like you right now, know that we still do. You are a survivor. You are unstoppable, and we are always cheering for you.

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Ever since someone there posted a video of me after I made a heartfelt donation I can no longer support your cause. I feel bad about that but no one there would acknowledge the problem.

To every guest who graced our doors for services this morning, we thank you for your time. We recognize that we only know a fraction of the challenges you may be facing. Yet we understand that you may have encountered many to get here.

There are times in life when every step forward feels like three steps back, yet today, you pushed through them all and came to us for services. You pushed through the anxiety and got out of bed. You found clothes to wear despite not having the ability to do laundry. You took two buses, then walked in the rain with your children to our door. Your sole mission was to be able to provide for your families, and you did it! Your determination is inspiring.

Know that we see you. We hear you. We are standing by you as you navigate life's challenges, and we are always cheering for you! You’ve got this and we are so proud of the person you are.

With gratitude and respect,
The team at Things of My Very Own
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Well said

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Your person posted a video of me donating a pair of shoes that were to be my granddaughters Christmas present. It put me in a very unfavorable light. I don't know who did that but now I will never donate to your cause again. I couldn't get in touch with anyone there to discuss the problem and that's unacceptable. It was regarding Samantha Humphrey, just so you know. I will never promote your cause again as long as I know there's a person who works for you who is so disgusting who would do such a thing.

πŸŽ‰πŸŒ¨οΈ Shout out to our unsung hero, Matt from Lmj Snowplowing! πŸŽ‰πŸŒ¨οΈ

Matt is the ultimate guardian angel of snowstorms, the sultan of snowplows, and our savior when we get a surprise winter wonderland!

Matt is not employed by the organization, but he is a team member by extension. When the frosty fingers of Jack Frost descend upon our community, Matt revs up his trusty snowplow and battles blizzards in our parking lot with determination and unstoppable energy. Each sweep of his mighty truck carves out paths of safety.

So here's to Matt, an unsung hero in our community.

Thank you for being our snowplow extraordinaire, our guardian of the frosty frontier, and most importantly, our friend. We are glad to know you and fortunate to have you as a member our community. πŸ™ŒπŸŒ¨οΈ
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πŸŽ‰πŸŒ¨οΈ Shout out to our unsung hero, Matt from Lmj Snowplowing! πŸŽ‰πŸŒ¨οΈ

Matt is the ultimate guardian angel of snowstorms, the sultan of snowplows, and our savior when we get a surprise winter wonderland!

Matt is not employed by the organization, but he is a team member by extension. When the frosty fingers of Jack Frost descend upon our community, Matt revs up his trusty snowplow and battles blizzards in our parking lot with determination and unstoppable energy. Each sweep of his mighty truck carves out paths of safety.

So heres to Matt, an unsung hero in our community.

Thank you for being our snowplow extraordinaire, our guardian of the frosty frontier, and most importantly, our friend. We are glad to know you and fortunate to have you as a member our community. πŸ™ŒπŸŒ¨οΈ

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Thanks for plowing. We appreciate your kindness. When we volunteer, we need parking spaces! So thank you Matt!!!

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