Jhon
Some people are looking for more than just a job. They’re looking for peace, purpose and a place where they can truly belong. For Jhon, (and no, that’s not a typo, that’s how his name is spelt in his home country) life had become exhausting. Living in Kempsey, he was juggling three casual jobs just […]
Ian
For the past three years, Ian has been a familiar and friendly face on the roads across the Hunter and Central Coast. Every week, he climbs into one of our vans at Church 4 Life Clothing Collectors and heads out to collect generous donations from homes throughout the community. But for Ian, this job has […]
Loretta
Kindness has a way of staying with you. When Loretta arrived at Church 4 Life Op Shop in Warners Bay with a delivery of kitchen goods, she wasn’t expecting anything in return. After gathering 22 bags of clothing and shoes from neighbours, friends and family, she simply wanted to help make a difference for others […]
The Quilt
It was a simple moment early one morning between strangers that haven’t met , but it carried the weight of love, loss and the joy of a miracle from heaven. On the Tuesday morning after the Easter long weekend, Lana was setting up the Warners Bay Op Shop for opening when she was gently approached […]
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 always known about the Church 4 Life Charities Op Shop. In late 2024, she dropped off donations and browsed the shelves, impressed by what was available to the community. As a donor, she […]
Rissa
Grief has a way of stopping you in your tracks. For Rissa, life changed in an instant. After the brutal stabbing of her two sons—one of whom tragically lost his life—her world was shattered. The pain was overwhelming. Moving from Sydney to Newcastle was meant to be a fresh start, but in those early months, […]
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 was simple. Like many, she had donated through the blue bags of Church 4 Life Clothing Collectors. It was something good to do—but she hadn’t really thought beyond that. She didn’t yet see […]
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 Life Clothing Collector’s blue bins. It began when Grandma Lynne encouraged a school holiday clean-out. Wardrobes were overflowing. Drawers wouldn’t shut. Shoes were piled in corners. Instead of squeezing everything back in, Grandma […]
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 is all about. As they sort through donations looking for top quality clothes for our op shops, they are learning so many skills, not only for work but also for life. We are […]
Peter
When we met Peter he was very quiet, withdrawn and lacking confidence, partly from being unemployed for a long time. The change in him has been miraculous. Peter loves his job and works diligently to serve our donors across the Hunter and Central Coast. Peter tells his Story in his own words: “When I was […]