Orange Sky’s Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington service supports whānau in the community experiencing homelessness and hardship by providing access to clean laundry, warm showers, and genuine, non-judgmental kōrero.
Following our collaborative approach, Orange Sky always operates alongside other service providers, including food vans or community centres, to support whānau doing it tough. We leverage local knowledge and collaborate with communities to support whānau in a way that best meets their needs. We know that by working together as a community, we can make the greatest impact, and that’s why we are committed to ensuring our services are community-led.
Since the very first shift our service has remained an open, non-judgmental and respectful environment for anyone experiencing hardship or in need of support. Our services are open to all, regardless of circumstance. Anyone in need of support is welcome and able to access our free laundry and shower facilities or simply come along for kōrero.
We are committed to helping and uplifting those most vulnerable in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, and in communities across Aotearoa, in a way that respects and enhances dignity and mana.
2021 Wellington Airport Regional Community Rising Star Award
Each week, Wellington volunteers do incredible work in the community, supporting our friends doing it tough.
We are incredibly grateful for the time that they gift to the community and so proud that they’ve been recognised through this award.
"I've been living in my car for 10 years now. It's hard. Really hard! It's a hard problem to get a place to stay. I’ve got a disability and I've been on the waiting list for six years. I still haven’t got a place."
Everyone we meet on shift is different and they come with their own needs; some want washing, some just want company - every human is different. Circumstances don't make them outcasts, they are human too."
