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BOQ is helping support people doing it tough this holiday season
In support of people doing it tough during the festive period, we’re asking everyone who attends an end-of-year celebration, to donate at least $10 towards Orange Sky to secure their ticket.
BOQ Group will be matching donations dollar-for-dollar to double the impact of your contribution.
So far we've contributed
$17,368
Orange Sky Australia is the world’s first free mobile laundry service for people experiencing homelessness – an idea founded in a Brisbane garage by two 20-year-old mates, Nic Marchesi and Lucas Patchett.
In late 2014, the boys installed a couple of washing machines and dryers in the back of their old van and visited parks around Brisbane to wash and dry clothes for free. What started as an idea to improve hygiene standards and restore dignity to people doing it tough has evolved into something much bigger and more powerful.
Hear from our co-founders about how Orange Sky first kicked off....
Cass is 1 in 122,494*
*That’s the number of Australians experiencing homelessness last Census night. It’s probably even higher now.
She’s also an Orange Sky friend on a mission to make 2024 a great year after some really tough times.
When Cass first heard about Orange Sky, it was the laundry services that she was most attracted to.
“When you do get that opportunity to go in, get your clean clothes and a fresh shower, it’s almost like winning lottery.” Cass reckons.
But Cass’s visits to Orange Sky became a bit more than just the soap and hot water. Volunteer Jan remembers Cass coming in and being “very quiet”. But over time, over a few non-judgemental conversations, and over the occasional laugh, things changed.
Please dig deep and help care for Cass and all the people who’ll need kindness and human connection over the next few months – and into next year.
Read more of Cass' story
