Carol
If the books at our Warners Bay Op Shop are beautifully organised and perfectly tidy, chances are Carol has been in. And if the shelves are looking a little less organised? We know Carol has probably taken a well-earned day off to care for her husband. At 80 years young, Carol has been volunteering at […]
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 […]
Pauline
It felt like the end of a long and faithful season. For 38 years, Pauline had been part of the same church community. She served wholeheartedly as a church administrator, walking closely alongside her pastor and supporting the life of the church she loved. But when her pastor retired after 45 years, that chapter gently […]
Sam
Sam is often one of the first people you’ll notice when you walk into the shop—not because she’s loud, but because of her quiet, steady presence. There’s a calm kindness about her. She’s helpful, attentive, and full of care. The kind of person who notices what someone needs and gently steps in to meet it. […]
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 […]
Angela
When everything feels uncertain, it can take just one moment of kindness to change the direction of a life. About 18 months ago, Angela found herself facing one of those moments. She had been made redundant without a payout, and the reality of providing for her family—especially with a teenager depending on her—felt overwhelming. Finding […]
Violeta
Fear has a way of making the world feel very small. For one mother of four, arriving in Tanilba Bay in 2019, life felt exactly like that—uncertain, overwhelming, and fragile. She came with nothing. No money. No security. Just her children and a heart weighed down by fear. In those early days, it was her […]
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 […]
Christine & Angie
Christine and Angie are sisters who discovered something special through volunteering — peace, purpose and a wonderful circle of friends. Four years ago, Angie heard about volunteering through Peggy, a long-time work friend from last century. One day Peggy mentioned her joy in volunteering at Church 4 Life warehouse and encouraged Angie to come along […]
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 […]