We have a simple formula; we provide a platform for every day people to connect through a regular laundry service.
The focus is on creating a safe, positive and supportive environment for people who are too often ignored or who feel disconnected from the community. Our volunteers are not social workers or experts on homelessness – they are empathetic listeners and great conversationalists.
We are expanding our service to New Zealand and hope that you’ll join us on our mission to Positively Connect Communities.
Our weekly impact in Hamilton
Hamilton Kirikiriroa is the location of Orange Sky’s fifth service in Aotearoa.
Launched in November 2022, this new van was kindly supported by the DV Bryant Trust, The Lion Foundation and the Glenice & John Gallagher Foundation. It joins our Orange Sky vans in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, providing free mobile laundry and shower services, and a space for connection for people experiencing homelessness or doing it tough.
Meet Dan (the van!)
Dan is a hybrid laundry and shower van named after Daniel Vickery Bryant who established the DV Bryant Trust, one of our generous supporters.
Our volunteer teams in Hamilton hit the streets each week, making a huge difference to people who can’t regularly access hygiene services. We are proud to work alongside local service providers to help positively connect our friends in need through clean clothes and non-judgmental conversations.
If you are a Hamilton Kirikiriroa local and would like to be a part of Orange Sky’s mission to positively connect communities, head to our Volunteer page to get involved.
Dan is proudly supported by:
Our weekly impact in Wellington
Orange Sky’s second New Zealand service was launched in Wellington on October 2, 2019 with the service launch generously supported by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and Wellington City Mission.
Meet Hudson:
The Wellington community is supported by Orange Sky’s laundry van, ‘Hudson’. The van was named after the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – which supported the launch of the van, alongside the Wellington City Mission.
Hudson hits the streets of Wellington every week with the support of over 60 volunteers, helping to positively connect our friends doing it tough.
If you are a Wellington local and would like to be a part of Orange Sky’s mission to positively connect communities, head to our ‘Volunteer’ page to get involved.
Hudson is proudly supported by:
Our weekly impact in Auckland
Auckland is home to Orange Sky New Zealand’s first ever service, which was launched on World Homeless Day on October 10, 2018. With a second bright orange van hitting the streets of Auckland in November 2021, there are now two services supporting the Auckland community.
Meet Hugo:
Our first van ‘Hugo’ is a hybrid laundry and shower van and is named after the Hugo Charitable Trust, who generously supported the launch of our first New Zealand service!
The Hugo Charitable Trust was established in May 2017 by Maryanne Green, the eldest daughter of New Zealand/Irish philanthropist and businessman the late Hugh Green, known in Ireland as Hugo. Maryanne set up the Hugo Charitable Trust to continue Hugh’s philanthropic legacy of giving back to the people of New Zealand. The Hugo Charitable Trust is proud to be Orange Sky New Zealand’s inaugural van partner.
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development also supported Orange Sky’s first year of operational costs, allowing us to expand across Auckland and reach thousands of people currently doing it tough.
Meet Whaea Debz:
Whaea Debz is also a hybrid laundry and shower van and joined the New Zealand family in November 2020 to launch our third service!
Simplicity Charitable Trust has generously funded the launch of our third service in New Zealand and are extremely proud to work alongside the Auckland community and Orange Sky to support those doing it tough.
Whaea Debz operates in the Auckland area, expanding our availability in the region to meet the significant demand.
If you are an Auckland local and would like to be a part of Orange Sky’s mission to positively connect communities, head to our ‘Volunteer’ page to get involved.
Hugo is proudly supported by:
Our weekly impact in Christchurch
Ōtautahi, Christchurch is Orange Sky’s very first service on the South Island of Aotearoa! Launched on May 24th, 2022 – our distinctive orange van is making a huge impact, providing laundry, showers and genuine conversations to the Christchurch community.
We would like to thank the Rātā Foundation and Lottery Community Canterbury for generously supporting the launch of our fourth Orange Sky New Zealand van.
Thanks to our service provider partners and Orange Sky volunteers, we’re out and about in Christchurch positively connecting with the community – so find a shift near you!
Meet our Christchurch Van:
The Christchurch community is supported by Orange Sky’s hybrid laundry and shower van. Thanks to the generous funding of The Rātā Foundation and Lottery Community Canterbury, our bright van and friendly volunteers hit the streets of Christchurch each week connecting with friends doing it tough.
If you are a Christchurch local and would like to be a part of Orange Sky’s mission to positively connect communities, head to our Volunteer page to get involved.
Our Christchurch service is proudly supported by:
