Our Impact
We build on the local knowledge that our communities already have and work together to engage and support our friends. Although our service model stays the same – providing laundry, shower facilities and kōrero, we continue to respond to the need in Aotearoa through collaboration with the community. Volunteers are at the core of Orange Sky, our mahi tahi and our impact.
What does our impact look like?
Our initiative offers a free laundry and shower service to the most vulnerable members of our community, helping to create a more inclusive and compassionate society.
Beyond just addressing basic hygiene needs, we recognise the profound impact genuine conversation and connection can have on mental health. By fostering a welcoming environment where individuals can engage in meaningful interactions, we aim to raise dignity and mana, while also promoting mental well-being.
In the 2022/23 financial year, we delivered $1.06 million in social impact across Aotearoa.
In 2022 we upgraded our existing fleet of laundry and shower vehicles to significantly reduce our environmental impact, maximise service reliability, simplify and reduce the cost of maintenance, and improve the overall experience for volunteers and people who use our service.
The addition of solar panels and our innovative, fit-for-purpose dryers, means that Orange Sky reduced CO2-e and electrical consumption generated by our shifts.
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