Angela
My family and I feel so happy knowing that my family’s donated clothing is going to a good cause. My sons often grow out of their clothing quickly and it is so easy to put everything into the blue bags and leave them outside for pickup. Donating clothing to Church 4 Life Clothing Collectors makes […]
Colin
Homeless for 2 years due to Covid, Colin had lost his job and was looking for a way to house himself, his wife, his four kids and his mother-in-law when Church 4 Life Charities had a job opening. “My sister had a place with a flat at the back. She had one of my kids […]
Glen
When Glen’s Mum Liz suddenly passed away recently many people were devastated by her loss. Liz was the person that everyone turned to for help and support. She was a rock to those who loved her and the matriarch of a wide community of people. Stricken with deep grief Glen couldn’t face seeing his Mum’s […]
Natasha
In desperation Natasha texted a friend asking for help to keep her family safe. Except she got the wrong phone number and the text went to a stranger instead. Her friend didn’t answer, didn’t help. He hadn’t got the text message. With her face still bruised from her ex’s last visit, Natasha was facing eviction […]
Judy
Judy is 84 and on the 4 May 2021 she started volunteering with us. She had recently finished her Tupperware business after many years. This left her with a lot of time on her hands and, as she had recently had surgery she couldn’t drive for a few months, so she was stuck at home […]
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 the same in her room which meant her beloved soft toys had to be sorted through. When Susie was younger she used her birthday money to buy a huge teddy – it was […]
Heather
Heather finds it difficult to leave home due to her health challenges. Yet she has found ways to support us from home. Health shares her story: Church 4 Life has always made me feel wanted and appreciated even though I have never been to their church in person. They always ask how I’m going and […]
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!” […]
Helen
Helen kindly sent us her story. She was nominated by a friend for our Hampers With Heart program in 2022. Helen writes: How have Church 4 Life Charities impacted your life in a positive way? “Beautiful and very thoughtful CHRISTmas hamper, including 2 beautifully wrapped gifts, sitting under my CHRISTmas tree. I can’t wait to […]
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, […]