Debra
For Debra, volunteering at Church 4 Life Charities has become much more than simply helping out. It has become a place of friendship, purpose and renewal — a space where she can breathe, connect and care for herself while caring so faithfully for others. As the full-time carer for her granddaughter, who lives with severe […]
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 safe space at Newcastle Show 2024 for people to retreat from overstimulation as needed. Church 4 Life Charities was proud to provide them with a bunch of items from our Warners Bay Op […]
Chemistworks Boolaroo
Thank you Chemistworks Boolaroo for sponsoring this prize for our Thank You Competition! Natalie was so pleased when her friend Annette asked her if Chemistworks would be a sponsor a prize. The team at Chemistworks have many customers who struggle with mobility issues and would find it very difficult to drop donations at charity bins […]
Jacey
Jacey is a Professional Photographer and Content Creator and shares how her story: “I was introduced to the Church 4 Life Family through my sister-in-law Ash who works for the Charity. I’ve seen the positive changes that they have brought into Ash and Sheldon’s lives. So when there was a big event coming up and […]
Roger & Elaine
“My wife and I moved to Lake Macquarie from Sydney at the end of 2017. We looked for a while to find the right church for us to be involved. One of the things we were looking for was a church that was serving and engaged with the community. My wife, Elaine found Church 4 […]
Mandy
Mandy was really struggling to pay the rent and have money for groceries. She contacted our Tanilba Bay Op Shop and was helped with a food hamper. She says “My mental health has really been affected by my situation, so it was so nice to be shown this kindness. Thank you, Church 4 Life Charities!” […]
Nathan
Nathan shares his story with us: “I discovered Church for Life through a contact and applied for a driving position. This was during the peak Covid time and coming by work was tough. The team was friendly and welcoming. Nothing was too hard or unable to be overcome together. Teamwork, trust and positivity was emphasised, […]
Nover
“The goodies in the hamper nearly filled my small pantry!” Nover was nominated to receive from Hampers with Heart and was delighted by the surprise. “A young lady driver with a big smile brought the hamper. She was so nice and bubbly.” Someone from the community saw Nover’s difficult situation and nominated her, knowing she […]
Romaine & Nick
“What is this?” Romaine asked, when the the delivery came from Hampers with Heart. The boys gathered around trying to see inside the boxes and bags. “Are they presents?!” they asked with excitement. The whole family had been facing one difficulty after another through out the year. Both parents had their work contracts finish up […]
Janine & Tim
“A small gesture… came with so much love when we were in the thick of it.” After receiving their delivery from Hampers With Heart, Janine and Tim wanted to share their story. “2022 has been a huge year for our family with the typical challenges of jobs and school, as well as two babies under […]