Episode 39 Orange Sky Charity -Kat Doughty

Look at this ! Vans equipped with washing machines so that homeless people and folks experiencing hardship can get access to free laundry and shower services, plus have the opportunity for regular connection with other people. Isn’t that a brilliantly simple idea?

You can find Orange Sky vans in a number of centres around the country.

I recently spoke with Kat Doughty who is the Senior Impact Manager for the Charity who told me how Orange Sky got started and how its services are open everyone regardless of circumstance and at no cost.

She said one important aspect of their work is the many hours ​having kōrero with their community because homelessness is not just ​about their living situation but also the ​absence of human connection and a ​sense of belonging.

You can find out more about Orange Sky and how to support them here.

https://orangesky.org.nz

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