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 such a difference in my life… for a while my purpose was just supporting my husband (who had cancer) but once I’d lost my husband, what was I going to do?… so I […]
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 up to care about the environment and she was big on recycling boxes, cans and milk cartons, but recycling clothing wasn’t really something I’d ever thought about until I became a mother myself. […]
Kayla
Helping Kayla, a Gen Z in the aftermath of Covid19 so she can attain further skills and move forward in her career. “I left my previous job because of vaccine mandates, and Church 4 Life was gracious enough to provide me with a job. I’m now in retail sales for their Op Shop and moving […]
Maria
Physical limitations don’t stop Maria when it comes to gardening, plants and showing up! She gives what she can and 80% of success is simply showing up! So Maria is as successful as they come! “I like that Church 4 Life accommodates my disabilities so I can volunteer” Maria has mobility issues and physical/mental disabilities […]
Sandra
Sandra found it difficult finding suitable department store clothing, but found what she was looking for at our Op Shop. “When I had a back injury, I was looking for clothing that did not have a seam near my injury so it wouldn’t be aggravated. Most clothes in most stores have seams so it was […]
Ali
Professional Organiser, Ali, helps people become ‘Beautifully Sorted‘ every day. She partners with Church 4 Life Charities by donating items that her clients no longer require anymore. “Church 4 Life Charities is an organisation I’m proud to partner with. I am a Professional Organiser here in Newcastle. In the course of decluttering homes in our […]
Cherie
Mother of 4, Cherie, had severe anxiety and depression but found confidence and purpose by taking a step of faith. “After starting work with Church 4 Life last year, my life has been changed so dramatically. As a busy mother of 4 children, I haven’t worked in 18 years and over the past 4 years […]
Liz
Liz didn’t think she had a story until we started chatting about her journey with Church 4 Life Charities and how she was led here. “I had become a Christian not long before receiving my Cancer diagnosis and felt a peace that everything was going to be okay. I had some major surgery and unbelievably […]
Caroline
One of the biggest benefits of volunteering is the social aspect, but when your family notice a positive difference in you, that makes it all worthwhile! “I found out about Church 4 Life while looking for some volunteer work online. I found doing volunteering has many rewards, people in my family have noticed a difference […]
Yvonne
When a tough start to life leads to finding a family that lasts for eternity! “I was not wanted by the woman supposed to be my mother. Met The Lord at a very young age and have been a follower of The Lord thanks to my Grandparents. Praise him!” This wonderful person attends […]