Carol
If the books at our Warners Bay Op Shop are beautifully organised and perfectly tidy, chances are Carol has been in. And
4 June 2026
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Jhon
Some people are looking for more than just a job. They’re looking for peace, purpose and a place where they can truly
25 May 2026
Ian
For the past three years, Ian has been a familiar and friendly face on the roads across the Hunter and Central Coast.
25 May 2026
Loretta
Kindness has a way of staying with you. When Loretta arrived at Church 4 Life Op Shop in Warners Bay with a
18 May 2026
Debra
For Debra, volunteering at Church 4 Life Charities has become much more than simply helping out. It has become a place of
13 May 2026
Pauline
It felt like the end of a long and faithful season. For 38 years, Pauline had been part of the same church
28 April 2026
Sam
Sam is often one of the first people you’ll notice when you walk into the shop—not because she’s loud, but because of
22 April 2026
Lana
She didn’t just find a job—she found a place to belong and to serve. As a local Warners Bay resident, Lana had
1 April 2026
Angela
When everything feels uncertain, it can take just one moment of kindness to change the direction of a life. About 18 months
1 April 2026
Violeta
Fear has a way of making the world feel very small. For one mother of four, arriving in Tanilba Bay in 2019,
1 April 2026
Rissa
Grief has a way of stopping you in your tracks. For Rissa, life changed in an instant. After the brutal stabbing of
30 March 2026
Sarsha
She didn’t expect a Christmas hamper to change her life—but it did. Before that moment, Sarsha’s connection to Church 4 Life Charities
26 March 2026
Christine & Angie
Christine and Angie are sisters who discovered something special through volunteering — peace, purpose and a wonderful circle of friends. Four years
4 March 2026
Hayley, Seth & Jasmine
Hayley is 13. Seth is 11. Jasmine is 5. They’re cousins — and they share something special. A love for Church 4
23 February 2026
Fran
One of the fun things about Hampers With Heart is that there are a bunch of different ways you can get involved. Although Fran
9 February 2026
Jo’s Merry Young Men
Each Wednesday Jo and her merry young men fill our warehouse with laughter, teasing and friendship while they learn about what work
17 December 2025
Wendy
Hampers With Heart has come full circle in Wendy’s life. As a 61 year old single mum of an adult son with
25 November 2025
Bronwyn
Bronwyn regular customer at one of our op shops and has had a lot of bad luck recently, including having extended family
6 June 2024
Andy
Andy often felt listless and lost, without purpose. Then he found us and everything changed. Things had changed at his last job,
29 April 2024
Darby
Darby is studying Marine Biology at Newcastle University and he’s part of our team. We love uni students. When they are looking
28 April 2024
Julie
Julie shares how her life has been changed through the opportunities Church 4 Life Charities has given her to teach her granddaughter
14 April 2024
Jayden
Jayden was born with genetic disabilities that have made even the simplest things in life a bigger challenge than normal. Yet his
12 April 2024
Debbie
When you visit our Woodrising Op Shop you will meet the bubbly, smart, creative and super friendly Debbie. Being a butterfly, she
9 April 2024
Toby
I’m Toby and I’m 7 years old. My family is my 5 year old brother Jayden, my Mum Sam and my Dad
5 April 2024
Bella
Bella tells her story: “Church 4 Life Charities changed my life by giving me a positive workplace where I get to help
4 April 2024
Emma
Emma loves being part of our team at our Cardiff Op Shop. She says “The volunteers here are outstanding! They bring a
2 April 2024
Isabel
From her youngest years Isabel lived with domestic violence at its worst. Life was so difficult that by 12 years old she
1 April 2024
Mark
“The people here changed me. It wasn’t anything big, just working with good people, doing good things each day. I love it
28 March 2024
Aruma at The Show
Aruma is a local disability services charity. They reached out to us for donations of goods to set up a sensory sensitive
26 March 2024
Edgey
“Edgey” is one of those wonderful people who cares about the families in her preschool. She is happy to reach into her
24 January 2024
Jennifer
Jennifer joined our team at Cardiff Op Shop in 2023. Unfortunately, she had lost her small business due to Covid and so
24 January 2024
Daniel
Daniel from Belmont wasn’t home when the hamper was delivered. Our driver phoned and left a message for Daniel to let him
19 January 2024
Anita
Anita heard about Hampers With Heart in 2022 and offered two nominations and wanted to help more, but couldn’t at the time.
10 January 2024
Emma & Shauna
Emma & Shauna were talking with their other sister Leigh at a family birthday celebration when they all decided that for Christmas
10 January 2024
Peter
Peter heard about Hampers With Heart at a Church 4 Life church service, and he was keen share about his experience at
10 January 2024
Marian
Marian is a recently retired nurse and heard about Hampers With Heart on Newcastle’s Rhema FM, 99.7. “It’s the only station I
10 January 2024
Mia’s Family
Mia The Cat family’s sent in this text to us on receiving their Hamper With Heart: “I write this with tears streaming
9 January 2024
Tilly
One of our favourite jobs in is delivering Hampers With Heart to people who have no idea they have been nominated. Ash
9 January 2024
Salt Ash Primary School
It was a wonderful surprise and delight to hear from Salt Ash Primary School in November 2023. Kids there had noticed that
12 December 2023
Zaylee & Alexa
Like most 4 year olds Zaylee and Alexa love to play and can never have too many toys. They also grow out
29 April 2023
Chelsea
When Chelsea moved to Lake Macquarie in late 2022 she was looking for a fresh start in life. She didn’t have a
28 April 2023
CJ
My name is CJ and when my health crashed I couldn’t work in childcare anymore. But I found a new career after
27 April 2023
Jye, Rhiannon & Family
When we met Jye in January we had no idea about his family situation, we simply knew the man who turned up
26 April 2023
Chemistworks Boolaroo
Thank you Chemistworks Boolaroo for sponsoring this prize for our Thank You Competition! Natalie was so pleased when her friend Annette asked
24 April 2023
SpringLoaded
Springloaded knows all about kids with loads of energy and how quickly they can get bored, particularly in the school holidays. They
23 April 2023
The Good Guy
When Emma approached The Good Guys at Warners Bay about sponsoring a prize in our Thank You Competition they were delighted to
22 April 2023
Hairdooz
Tracy has been a supporter of Church 4 Life Clothing Collections for a long time. She loves the easiness of the home
21 April 2023
Jacey
Jacey is a Professional Photographer and Content Creator and shares how her story: “I was introduced to the Church 4 Life Family
20 April 2023
Ash & Sheldon
Ash tells her story: “5 years ago I was depressed, lacked confidence and was struggling with my mental health. Since applying for,
19 April 2023
Roger & Elaine
“My wife and I moved to Lake Macquarie from Sydney at the end of 2017. We looked for a while to find
18 April 2023
Sarah
As Christmas neared Sarah faced the loss of her job and doing something she hadn’t done for a long time – applying
16 April 2023
Sarah
I am a mother of five beautiful kids. Recently we moved and had so many items to donate. I was getting ready
15 April 2023
Laurel
I always enjoy having Gail come and share with us on my radio show Mornings With Laurel on Rhema FM Newcastle. As someone
14 April 2023
Allan
Retired and bored Allan decided to look for part time work to fill his days. He found our ad for drivers and
13 April 2023
Jayden & Owen
“I haven’t seen Jayden laughing and happy like this in a long time. Thank you so much!” Jayden’s Mum said to Gail
12 April 2023
Angela
My family and I feel so happy knowing that my family’s donated clothing is going to a good cause. My sons often
11 April 2023
Colin
Homeless for 2 years due to Covid, Colin had lost his job and was looking for a way to house himself, his
10 April 2023
Glen
When Glen’s Mum Liz suddenly passed away recently many people were devastated by her loss. Liz was the person that everyone turned
9 April 2023
Natasha
In desperation Natasha texted a friend asking for help to keep her family safe. Except she got the wrong phone number and
8 April 2023
Judy
Judy is 84 and on the 4 May 2021 she started volunteering with us. She had recently finished her Tupperware business after
7 April 2023
Susie
Susie’s Mum Sarah shares her story: We have been doing a lot of de-cluttering in our house and Susie (12) was doing
6 April 2023
Heather
Heather finds it difficult to leave home due to her health challenges. Yet she has found ways to support us from home.
5 April 2023
Mandy
Mandy was really struggling to pay the rent and have money for groceries. She contacted our Tanilba Bay Op Shop and was
4 April 2023
Helen
Helen kindly sent us her story. She was nominated by a friend for our Hampers With Heart program in 2022. Helen writes:
3 April 2023
Nathan
Nathan shares his story with us: “I discovered Church for Life through a contact and applied for a driving position. This was
2 April 2023
Kaye, Matt & Khloe
When Kaye, Matt & Khloe come into our Warners Bay Op Shop they straight away head to their 3 favourite rooms. Khloe
1 April 2023
Zac
Zac’s workplace became very divisive and discriminatory so he had to leave. With a family of ten and a baby on the
22 December 2022
Nover
“The goodies in the hamper nearly filled my small pantry!” Nover was nominated to receive from Hampers with Heart and was delighted
22 December 2022
Romaine & Nick
“What is this?” Romaine asked, when the the delivery came from Hampers with Heart. The boys gathered around trying to see inside
22 December 2022
Janine & Tim
“A small gesture… came with so much love when we were in the thick of it.” After receiving their delivery from Hampers
22 December 2022
Kim
This year we had the privilege of working together with Kim from Home In Place in Maitland and Cessnock to deliver Hampers
22 December 2022
Jenny
“I can do that!” Jenny thought when she heard about Hampers with Heart Packing Day, and she brought her husband and a
9 December 2022
Laura
Laura was in a hard place and taking stock of her life when Hampers with Heart arrived, bringing hope. A single parent,
9 December 2022
James and Ellen
When our Hampers with Heart delivery driver arrived at the address there was only a builder there, and no building! It was
9 December 2022
Eileen and Geoff
“Who would do this for us?” Eileen asked, stunned to realise she had been nominated and gifted a Hamper with Heart. The
9 December 2022
Hampers With Heart 2022
In early August Gail went for a walk and asked Jesus “What should we do to help people this Christmas?” Jesus immediately
9 December 2022
Jenene from Home In Place
When Gail met Jenene to drop off 10 Hampers With Heart, there was big hugs all round. There was an instant connection
9 December 2022
Lyn and Ada
“It’s like Santa’s workshop in here!” Lyn and Ada came to help at Hampers with Heart. “I always listen to Rhema FM
9 December 2022
Meg from Home In Place
It has been our delight to partner with Home In Place, a social housing charity, with our Hampers With Heart in 2022.
9 December 2022
Elinor & Letty
Three-year-old twins Elinor and Letty were excited to help bring in the Hampers with Heart packages when they arrived at their home.
8 December 2022
Maria and Zeke
Maria brought her grandson Zeke to Hampers with Heart Packing Day so that together they could make a difference for those who
6 December 2022
SoLife Opportunities
In July 2022 our Managing Director Gail had the privilege of mentoring 4 amazing university students through the Study Australia Industry Experience
19 August 2022
MenTouring
MenTouring is a place for mateship and support in the best way. Church 4 Life charities has recently begun this new community
22 July 2022
Alexa
“I was desperate to get out and Church 4 Life sent people to meet me on the way.” Alexa was suffering domestic
7 July 2022
Richard and Lesley
Richard and Lesley have always had a heart to serve God by loving others. When they heard in the early 90’s that
7 July 2022
Chloe
Chloe reached a dead end, but a hand up from Church 4 Life Charities helped her get through when she really needed
4 July 2022
Jess
Jess was having a rough time after getting out of a difficult domestic violence situation. “I wasn’t getting paid until the end
4 July 2022
Tilli Tadpoles Early Learning Centre
When Amy our Store Supervisor realised we had many more more books than we had space for, she wanted to bless the
4 July 2022
Ada
When Ada finished high school she wasn’t sure which career path she wanted to take, but she found something she loves at
4 July 2022
Karla
When Karla first found a blue bag in her mail box she had no idea her life was about to change. When
4 July 2022
Debbie
Debbie’s whole life changed when she heard about Church 4 Life on the recommendation of her brother-in-law. At the time she was
24 June 2022
Amy & Josh
Amy & Josh Josh and Amy had difficulty making ends meet after Amy lost work during Covid, and hampers from Church 4
24 June 2022
Annette
After her husband passed away Annette decided to donate his clothes to benefit others. Little did she know that she would also
10 June 2022
Granny Joy
Granny Joy was one of our favourite Church 4 Life church members for many years. She volunteered with us in many roles over
26 May 2022
Jane
Jane booked in a pick up online and we asked why she had chosen to donate to our charity? This was her
16 May 2022
Lismore Library
Driving around Lismore and its surrounding towns in April felt like something you’d see in a horror film…An almost deserted town, piles
12 May 2022
Christian
Christian has many skills and a desire to work, but has found it difficult to find employment during covid times. Christian began
12 May 2022
Corinne and Al
After Corinne’s husband passed away, she found hope, purpose (and unexpectedly, LOVE) again at Church 4 Life Charities. “Church 4 life made
11 May 2022
Larissa, Pete and Children
Larissa and her family, on teaching the next generation how to care for people, and the environment! “My mum had brought me
6 May 2022
Brian
There is no doubt in Brians’s mind that God is real, after the many miracles he has witnessed! Brian connected with Church
6 May 2022
Kayla
Helping Kayla, a Gen Z in the aftermath of Covid19 so she can attain further skills and move forward in her career.
6 May 2022
Maria
Physical limitations don’t stop Maria when it comes to gardening, plants and showing up! She gives what she can and 80% of
3 May 2022
Sandra
Sandra found it difficult finding suitable department store clothing, but found what she was looking for at our Op Shop. “When I
27 April 2022
Ali
Professional Organiser, Ali, helps people become ‘Beautifully Sorted‘ every day. She partners with Church 4 Life Charities by donating items that her
20 April 2022
Cherie
Mother of 4, Cherie, had severe anxiety and depression but found confidence and purpose by taking a step of faith. “After starting
20 April 2022
Liz
Liz didn’t think she had a story until we started chatting about her journey with Church 4 Life Charities and how she
12 April 2022
Caroline
One of the biggest benefits of volunteering is the social aspect, but when your family notice a positive difference in you, that
7 April 2022
Yvonne
When a tough start to life leads to finding a family that lasts for eternity! “I was not wanted by the
7 April 2022
Ruan
Flexibility, exercise and the good team environment at Church 4 Life Charities helped Ruan finish his university studies. “I got my first
7 April 2022
Peter
Peter has lots of tattoos and an absolute heart of gold. He uses his skills, socialising and servant heart to help out
7 April 2022
Lynette
Lynette’s social life has improved tremendously as she has created great friendships with those she volunteered with every week. “I was an
31 March 2022
Tammy
Tammy went from a place of hopelessness to a place of confidence. She is now a pivotal part of our Church 4
31 March 2022
Sue
Sue has a powerful story of once needing support herself to now providing support to others. “In 2013 I had to leave
31 March 2022
Jean
Jean is one of our wonderful staff members who has worked with us since 2013 (9 years). She recently shared her experience
30 March 2022
Rod
You won’t meet a nicer guy than Rod, one of our collection drivers here at Church 4 Life Clothing Collectors. “In 2019
30 March 2022
Emma
Mother of 5, Emma, has endured hardship that most of us could never imagine but has now found purpose in helping others.
23 March 2022
Gail
How Church 4 Life Charities helped move Gail from Chronic Illness to Managing Director. “2013 was a very, very bad
11 March 2022
Carol
If the books at our Warners Bay Op Shop are beautifully organised and perfectly tidy, chances are Carol has been in. And
4 June 2026
Jhon
Some people are looking for more than just a job. They’re looking for peace, purpose and a place where they can truly
25 May 2026
Ian
For the past three years, Ian has been a familiar and friendly face on the roads across the Hunter and Central Coast.
25 May 2026
Loretta
Kindness has a way of staying with you. When Loretta arrived at Church 4 Life Op Shop in Warners Bay with a
18 May 2026
Debra
For Debra, volunteering at Church 4 Life Charities has become much more than simply helping out. It has become a place of
13 May 2026
Pauline
It felt like the end of a long and faithful season. For 38 years, Pauline had been part of the same church
28 April 2026
Sam
Sam is often one of the first people you’ll notice when you walk into the shop—not because she’s loud, but because of
22 April 2026
Lana
She didn’t just find a job—she found a place to belong and to serve. As a local Warners Bay resident, Lana had
1 April 2026
Angela
When everything feels uncertain, it can take just one moment of kindness to change the direction of a life. About 18 months
1 April 2026
Violeta
Fear has a way of making the world feel very small. For one mother of four, arriving in Tanilba Bay in 2019,
1 April 2026
Rissa
Grief has a way of stopping you in your tracks. For Rissa, life changed in an instant. After the brutal stabbing of
30 March 2026
Sarsha
She didn’t expect a Christmas hamper to change her life—but it did. Before that moment, Sarsha’s connection to Church 4 Life Charities
26 March 2026
Christine & Angie
Christine and Angie are sisters who discovered something special through volunteering — peace, purpose and a wonderful circle of friends. Four years
4 March 2026
Hayley, Seth & Jasmine
Hayley is 13. Seth is 11. Jasmine is 5. They’re cousins — and they share something special. A love for Church 4
23 February 2026
Fran
One of the fun things about Hampers With Heart is that there are a bunch of different ways you can get involved. Although Fran
9 February 2026
Jo’s Merry Young Men
Each Wednesday Jo and her merry young men fill our warehouse with laughter, teasing and friendship while they learn about what work
17 December 2025
Wendy
Hampers With Heart has come full circle in Wendy’s life. As a 61 year old single mum of an adult son with
25 November 2025
Bronwyn
Bronwyn regular customer at one of our op shops and has had a lot of bad luck recently, including having extended family
6 June 2024
Andy
Andy often felt listless and lost, without purpose. Then he found us and everything changed. Things had changed at his last job,
29 April 2024
Darby
Darby is studying Marine Biology at Newcastle University and he’s part of our team. We love uni students. When they are looking
28 April 2024
Julie
Julie shares how her life has been changed through the opportunities Church 4 Life Charities has given her to teach her granddaughter
14 April 2024
Jayden
Jayden was born with genetic disabilities that have made even the simplest things in life a bigger challenge than normal. Yet his
12 April 2024
Debbie
When you visit our Woodrising Op Shop you will meet the bubbly, smart, creative and super friendly Debbie. Being a butterfly, she
9 April 2024
Toby
I’m Toby and I’m 7 years old. My family is my 5 year old brother Jayden, my Mum Sam and my Dad
5 April 2024
Bella
Bella tells her story: “Church 4 Life Charities changed my life by giving me a positive workplace where I get to help
4 April 2024
Emma
Emma loves being part of our team at our Cardiff Op Shop. She says “The volunteers here are outstanding! They bring a
2 April 2024
Isabel
From her youngest years Isabel lived with domestic violence at its worst. Life was so difficult that by 12 years old she
1 April 2024
Mark
“The people here changed me. It wasn’t anything big, just working with good people, doing good things each day. I love it
28 March 2024
Aruma at The Show
Aruma is a local disability services charity. They reached out to us for donations of goods to set up a sensory sensitive
26 March 2024
Edgey
“Edgey” is one of those wonderful people who cares about the families in her preschool. She is happy to reach into her
24 January 2024
Jennifer
Jennifer joined our team at Cardiff Op Shop in 2023. Unfortunately, she had lost her small business due to Covid and so
24 January 2024
Daniel
Daniel from Belmont wasn’t home when the hamper was delivered. Our driver phoned and left a message for Daniel to let him
19 January 2024
Anita
Anita heard about Hampers With Heart in 2022 and offered two nominations and wanted to help more, but couldn’t at the time.
10 January 2024
Emma & Shauna
Emma & Shauna were talking with their other sister Leigh at a family birthday celebration when they all decided that for Christmas
10 January 2024
Peter
Peter heard about Hampers With Heart at a Church 4 Life church service, and he was keen share about his experience at
10 January 2024
Marian
Marian is a recently retired nurse and heard about Hampers With Heart on Newcastle’s Rhema FM, 99.7. “It’s the only station I
10 January 2024
Mia’s Family
Mia The Cat family’s sent in this text to us on receiving their Hamper With Heart: “I write this with tears streaming
9 January 2024
Tilly
One of our favourite jobs in is delivering Hampers With Heart to people who have no idea they have been nominated. Ash
9 January 2024
Salt Ash Primary School
It was a wonderful surprise and delight to hear from Salt Ash Primary School in November 2023. Kids there had noticed that
12 December 2023
Zaylee & Alexa
Like most 4 year olds Zaylee and Alexa love to play and can never have too many toys. They also grow out
29 April 2023
Chelsea
When Chelsea moved to Lake Macquarie in late 2022 she was looking for a fresh start in life. She didn’t have a
28 April 2023
CJ
My name is CJ and when my health crashed I couldn’t work in childcare anymore. But I found a new career after
27 April 2023
Jye, Rhiannon & Family
When we met Jye in January we had no idea about his family situation, we simply knew the man who turned up
26 April 2023
Chemistworks Boolaroo
Thank you Chemistworks Boolaroo for sponsoring this prize for our Thank You Competition! Natalie was so pleased when her friend Annette asked
24 April 2023
SpringLoaded
Springloaded knows all about kids with loads of energy and how quickly they can get bored, particularly in the school holidays. They
23 April 2023
The Good Guy
When Emma approached The Good Guys at Warners Bay about sponsoring a prize in our Thank You Competition they were delighted to
22 April 2023
Hairdooz
Tracy has been a supporter of Church 4 Life Clothing Collections for a long time. She loves the easiness of the home
21 April 2023
Jacey
Jacey is a Professional Photographer and Content Creator and shares how her story: “I was introduced to the Church 4 Life Family
20 April 2023
Ash & Sheldon
Ash tells her story: “5 years ago I was depressed, lacked confidence and was struggling with my mental health. Since applying for,
19 April 2023
Roger & Elaine
“My wife and I moved to Lake Macquarie from Sydney at the end of 2017. We looked for a while to find
18 April 2023
Sarah
As Christmas neared Sarah faced the loss of her job and doing something she hadn’t done for a long time – applying
16 April 2023
Sarah
I am a mother of five beautiful kids. Recently we moved and had so many items to donate. I was getting ready
15 April 2023
Laurel
I always enjoy having Gail come and share with us on my radio show Mornings With Laurel on Rhema FM Newcastle. As someone
14 April 2023
Allan
Retired and bored Allan decided to look for part time work to fill his days. He found our ad for drivers and
13 April 2023
Jayden & Owen
“I haven’t seen Jayden laughing and happy like this in a long time. Thank you so much!” Jayden’s Mum said to Gail
12 April 2023
Angela
My family and I feel so happy knowing that my family’s donated clothing is going to a good cause. My sons often
11 April 2023
Colin
Homeless for 2 years due to Covid, Colin had lost his job and was looking for a way to house himself, his
10 April 2023
Glen
When Glen’s Mum Liz suddenly passed away recently many people were devastated by her loss. Liz was the person that everyone turned
9 April 2023
Natasha
In desperation Natasha texted a friend asking for help to keep her family safe. Except she got the wrong phone number and
8 April 2023
Judy
Judy is 84 and on the 4 May 2021 she started volunteering with us. She had recently finished her Tupperware business after
7 April 2023
Susie
Susie’s Mum Sarah shares her story: We have been doing a lot of de-cluttering in our house and Susie (12) was doing
6 April 2023
Heather
Heather finds it difficult to leave home due to her health challenges. Yet she has found ways to support us from home.
5 April 2023
Mandy
Mandy was really struggling to pay the rent and have money for groceries. She contacted our Tanilba Bay Op Shop and was
4 April 2023
Helen
Helen kindly sent us her story. She was nominated by a friend for our Hampers With Heart program in 2022. Helen writes:
3 April 2023
Nathan
Nathan shares his story with us: “I discovered Church for Life through a contact and applied for a driving position. This was
2 April 2023
Kaye, Matt & Khloe
When Kaye, Matt & Khloe come into our Warners Bay Op Shop they straight away head to their 3 favourite rooms. Khloe
1 April 2023
Zac
Zac’s workplace became very divisive and discriminatory so he had to leave. With a family of ten and a baby on the
22 December 2022
Nover
“The goodies in the hamper nearly filled my small pantry!” Nover was nominated to receive from Hampers with Heart and was delighted
22 December 2022
Romaine & Nick
“What is this?” Romaine asked, when the the delivery came from Hampers with Heart. The boys gathered around trying to see inside
22 December 2022
Janine & Tim
“A small gesture… came with so much love when we were in the thick of it.” After receiving their delivery from Hampers
22 December 2022
Kim
This year we had the privilege of working together with Kim from Home In Place in Maitland and Cessnock to deliver Hampers
22 December 2022
Jenny
“I can do that!” Jenny thought when she heard about Hampers with Heart Packing Day, and she brought her husband and a
9 December 2022
Laura
Laura was in a hard place and taking stock of her life when Hampers with Heart arrived, bringing hope. A single parent,
9 December 2022
James and Ellen
When our Hampers with Heart delivery driver arrived at the address there was only a builder there, and no building! It was
9 December 2022
Eileen and Geoff
“Who would do this for us?” Eileen asked, stunned to realise she had been nominated and gifted a Hamper with Heart. The
9 December 2022
Hampers With Heart 2022
In early August Gail went for a walk and asked Jesus “What should we do to help people this Christmas?” Jesus immediately
9 December 2022
Jenene from Home In Place
When Gail met Jenene to drop off 10 Hampers With Heart, there was big hugs all round. There was an instant connection
9 December 2022
Lyn and Ada
“It’s like Santa’s workshop in here!” Lyn and Ada came to help at Hampers with Heart. “I always listen to Rhema FM
9 December 2022
Meg from Home In Place
It has been our delight to partner with Home In Place, a social housing charity, with our Hampers With Heart in 2022.
9 December 2022
Elinor & Letty
Three-year-old twins Elinor and Letty were excited to help bring in the Hampers with Heart packages when they arrived at their home.
8 December 2022
Maria and Zeke
Maria brought her grandson Zeke to Hampers with Heart Packing Day so that together they could make a difference for those who
6 December 2022
SoLife Opportunities
In July 2022 our Managing Director Gail had the privilege of mentoring 4 amazing university students through the Study Australia Industry Experience
19 August 2022
MenTouring
MenTouring is a place for mateship and support in the best way. Church 4 Life charities has recently begun this new community
22 July 2022
Alexa
“I was desperate to get out and Church 4 Life sent people to meet me on the way.” Alexa was suffering domestic
7 July 2022
Richard and Lesley
Richard and Lesley have always had a heart to serve God by loving others. When they heard in the early 90’s that
7 July 2022
Chloe
Chloe reached a dead end, but a hand up from Church 4 Life Charities helped her get through when she really needed
4 July 2022
Jess
Jess was having a rough time after getting out of a difficult domestic violence situation. “I wasn’t getting paid until the end
4 July 2022
Tilli Tadpoles Early Learning Centre
When Amy our Store Supervisor realised we had many more more books than we had space for, she wanted to bless the
4 July 2022
Ada
When Ada finished high school she wasn’t sure which career path she wanted to take, but she found something she loves at
4 July 2022
Karla
When Karla first found a blue bag in her mail box she had no idea her life was about to change. When
4 July 2022
Debbie
Debbie’s whole life changed when she heard about Church 4 Life on the recommendation of her brother-in-law. At the time she was
24 June 2022
Amy & Josh
Amy & Josh Josh and Amy had difficulty making ends meet after Amy lost work during Covid, and hampers from Church 4
24 June 2022
Annette
After her husband passed away Annette decided to donate his clothes to benefit others. Little did she know that she would also
10 June 2022
Granny Joy
Granny Joy was one of our favourite Church 4 Life church members for many years. She volunteered with us in many roles over
26 May 2022
Jane
Jane booked in a pick up online and we asked why she had chosen to donate to our charity? This was her
16 May 2022
Lismore Library
Driving around Lismore and its surrounding towns in April felt like something you’d see in a horror film…An almost deserted town, piles
12 May 2022
Christian
Christian has many skills and a desire to work, but has found it difficult to find employment during covid times. Christian began
12 May 2022
Corinne and Al
After Corinne’s husband passed away, she found hope, purpose (and unexpectedly, LOVE) again at Church 4 Life Charities. “Church 4 life made
11 May 2022
Larissa, Pete and Children
Larissa and her family, on teaching the next generation how to care for people, and the environment! “My mum had brought me
6 May 2022
Brian
There is no doubt in Brians’s mind that God is real, after the many miracles he has witnessed! Brian connected with Church
6 May 2022
Kayla
Helping Kayla, a Gen Z in the aftermath of Covid19 so she can attain further skills and move forward in her career.
6 May 2022
Maria
Physical limitations don’t stop Maria when it comes to gardening, plants and showing up! She gives what she can and 80% of
3 May 2022
Sandra
Sandra found it difficult finding suitable department store clothing, but found what she was looking for at our Op Shop. “When I
27 April 2022
Ali
Professional Organiser, Ali, helps people become ‘Beautifully Sorted‘ every day. She partners with Church 4 Life Charities by donating items that her
20 April 2022
Cherie
Mother of 4, Cherie, had severe anxiety and depression but found confidence and purpose by taking a step of faith. “After starting
20 April 2022
Liz
Liz didn’t think she had a story until we started chatting about her journey with Church 4 Life Charities and how she
12 April 2022
Caroline
One of the biggest benefits of volunteering is the social aspect, but when your family notice a positive difference in you, that
7 April 2022
Yvonne
When a tough start to life leads to finding a family that lasts for eternity! “I was not wanted by the
7 April 2022
Ruan
Flexibility, exercise and the good team environment at Church 4 Life Charities helped Ruan finish his university studies. “I got my first
7 April 2022
Peter
Peter has lots of tattoos and an absolute heart of gold. He uses his skills, socialising and servant heart to help out
7 April 2022
Lynette
Lynette’s social life has improved tremendously as she has created great friendships with those she volunteered with every week. “I was an
31 March 2022
Tammy
Tammy went from a place of hopelessness to a place of confidence. She is now a pivotal part of our Church 4
31 March 2022
Sue
Sue has a powerful story of once needing support herself to now providing support to others. “In 2013 I had to leave
31 March 2022
Jean
Jean is one of our wonderful staff members who has worked with us since 2013 (9 years). She recently shared her experience
30 March 2022
Rod
You won’t meet a nicer guy than Rod, one of our collection drivers here at Church 4 Life Clothing Collectors. “In 2019
30 March 2022
Emma
Mother of 5, Emma, has endured hardship that most of us could never imagine but has now found purpose in helping others.
23 March 2022
Gail
How Church 4 Life Charities helped move Gail from Chronic Illness to Managing Director. “2013 was a very, very bad
11 March 2022
Share Your Story
We would be honoured to hear your story of how Church 4 Life Charities has impacted your life in a positive way.
Meaningful Giving
If you’d like to set up regular giving, or would like to give a once off donation, please click the secure link below.
- Most Needed- this is our ‘Most Needed’ fund to cover our Charities most urgent needs.
- Mission- 1000 Lives Changed – is put towards community activities that help our mission of seeing 1000 local lives changed.
- Petrol– Is used to ‘Chip in for Petrol’ so we can continue providing a free clothing collection service.
- Clothing Collectors– Will be received for our Clothing Collection expenses, vehicle repair, shipping costs.
- Emergency Assistance– helps to purchase items for those in crisis situations. Previous examples have been food hampers, gift vouchers, petrol to those in need. Items will depend on individual circumstances and is given through Church 4 Life Pantry or Pete’s Kitchen.
Our Community Sponsors
THANK YOU!
We encourage everyone to support these generous local businesses who have supported our charity and launch day with raffle prizes and awareness.
