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Whaea Debs is home!

Help us get her back on shift 

When our laundry and shower van, Whaea Debs, was stolen, we received an outpouring of support. Thanks to the vigilance and kindness of our community, she has been recovered and returned to our team!

Why Whaea Debs Needs Your Support Today

Whaea Debs needs repairs before she can head back out on shifts around Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. She is currently missing a washer and dryer and sustained other damage while away.

Several Tāmaki Makaurau sites remain operational and have scaled up to support friends doing it tough. Alongside repair costs for our beloved van, increased and altered services bring their own significant costs. 

Many of you have asked how you can help.

If you’re in a position to support keeping these vital connections alive across Tāmaki Makaurau, please consider contributing a gift to our shifts today.

Your gift today will directly support the repairs and equipment needed for Whaea Debs, while ensuring we can continue to provide free laundry, warm showers, and genuine kōrero across Aotearoa. 

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Services in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland continue to operate:

Maranga Fanau | 116 Browns Road, Auckland
Mon – Fri | 10:00am – 2:00pm

Turuki Health | 2/32 Canning Crescent, Auckland
Mon – Fri | 10:00am – 2:00pm

Auckland City Mission | 140 Hobson Street, Auckland
Mon-Fri | 10:30am – 1:00pm

Here’s what your donation makes possible

Orange Sky Friend chatting to Casey from Orange Sky HQ.

$48

Immediate
Support

Gives two friends access to clean laundry and warm showers.

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An Orange Sky friend, sitting on a chair in front of an Orange Sky van.

$78

Fuel
Support

Ensures that our vans are fueled to reach whānau who are doing it tough this winter.

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Orange Sky Volunteers Kewene and Jeanie holding laundry in front of an Orange Sky van.

$122

Genuine Connection

Gift two hours of genuine kōrero, clean laundry and warm showers.

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Three Orange Sky volunteers in front of an Orange Sky van.

$296

Building Community

Support an entire shift of genuine kōrero, clean laundry and warm showers.

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Your donation helps people like Murray.

“Winter is a challenging time, but with the service it makes it a much easier time... it has been a dream for some people to be able to shower and cleanse themselves and clean their clothes, their sleeping bags, and their blankets.”

For friends like Murray in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, the Whaea Debs van is about more than just laundry; it’s about feeling like himself again.

For community and whānau experiencing homelessness, especially during the cold winter months, the Orange Sky service is even more important. 

 

Meeting people where they are means more than a location.

Every community looks different - and so does our response. From big cities to small towns and suburbs, Orange Sky partners with local community providers to make sure our laundry and shower services meet each community’s unique needs.

Showing up consistently builds trust, connection, and friendship.

Thank you for helping us build a resilient and compassionate community.

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Ngā mihi nui, thank you for all your support

We want to express our heartfelt thank you for helping to build a caring community for those doing it tough in Aotearoa. Your support truly makes an impact, and we couldn’t do it without you.