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 between our two charities – Church 4 Life Charities and Home In Place – as we both work each day to help Aussie Battlers in our community. Jenene is the Community Participation Officer […]
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 in the car and I heard them announce that this was happening. So then I asked Ada if she’d like to come and join me to do this,” Lyn shared. “I wanted to […]
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. Meg is the Community Participation Officer for their Lake Macquarie and Newcastle office. We gave 9 Hampers With Heart to Meg, that blessed 32 people in our community who are doing it especially […]
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. The two girls eyes lit up when they saw the food and presents and the air was filled with hope and excitement. The mum of five was shocked, she hadn’t expected anything like […]
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 need it most at Christmas. “Do you know why we’re here?” Maria asked Zeke.”To pack hampers for people who don’t have food,” he responded with confidence. “I heard about it over Rhema,” Maria […]
SoLife Opportunities
In July 2022 our Managing Director Gail had the privilege of mentoring 4 amazing university students through the Study Australia Industry Experience Program (SAIEP). It really was an international effort with students from South Africa, Vietnam, Mongolia and India who studying at Australian Macquarie University or Charles Sturt University. They called their group SoLife Opportunities […]
MenTouring
MenTouring is a place for mateship and support in the best way. Church 4 Life charities has recently begun this new community event where men have an opportunity to meet others in the local community, have a good feed and be inspired and encouraged by guest speakers on different aspects of life including work, family […]
Alexa
“I was desperate to get out and Church 4 Life sent people to meet me on the way.” Alexa was suffering domestic violence and knew it was time to leave. “I had no friends or family nearby where I was in Brisbane, and I had to leave before the lockdowns left me trapped. I was […]
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 the conditions in Mozambique were so bad that people were literally using tree bark to try and make clothes, they knew they had to help. Richard sourced funding, made connections overseas, sorted out […]
Chloe
Chloe reached a dead end, but a hand up from Church 4 Life Charities helped her get through when she really needed it. “I haven’t been able to work because my car has been at the mechanics. I haven’t had money because of the car bill and not being able to drive to work. I’ve […]