What we do

Free laundry, showers and kōrero for people experiencing homelessness or hardship.
We aim to provide a simple service that makes a huge difference for those doing it tough.

Orange Sky supports people experiencing homelessness or hardship with access to free laundry and shower services, and the opportunity for regular connection.

Orange Sky services are open to all, regardless of circumstance and at no cost. We spend many hours ​having kōrero with our community and many ​friends tell us that homelessness is not just ​about their living situation but also the ​absence of human connection and a ​sense of belonging. Since the very first Orange Sky shift our service has remained an open, nonjudgmental and respectful environment to anyone experiencing hardship.

How We Help
Who we help
How we support
We deliver our service to everyday Kiwis through various service models.
Mobile Vans
We are best known for our mobile laundry vans and hybrid (laundry & shower) vans that you might see pop up and alongside partner organisations across the motu. Our vans are solar powered and completely self-sufficient rotating shifts in different locations every week.
Laundry Pods
Our laundry pods are static, standalone structures that remain at one location for an extended period of time. This means we can provide extended services to communities where we know there is high need and demand and we can recruit local volunteers. They are equipped with two washing machines, two dryers and of course - six orange chairs.
Indoor Laundries
By placing washing machines and dryers within our partner organisations, we create a space for people in need to be able to access laundry facilities and genuine conversations.
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