MACKILLOP Senior College hosted a ‘Bake a Differece’ day on December 7 in support of the Orange Sky Laundy service for the homeless.
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The organisation hope to raise enough funds in the next 12 months to purchase a van and begin operating on the Mid North Coast.
Orange Sky Laundry gives the homeless free access to washing machines and dryers while encouraging conversation and community connections.
Erin Denham, a teacher at MacKillop, is spearheading the Mid North Coast fundraising, under the banner of Make a Difference Community, with the authority to collect the funds on behalf of Orange Sky Laundry.
The target of $100,000 will cover the van, generator, washing machines and insurance.
The Mid North Coast Orange Sky Laundry van will provide a mobile laundry service for the homeless from Taree to Kempsey.
“I’ve decided to spread our efforts more into the community now, rather than just in the schools,” Erin said.
“We are looking at several things such as a jazz afternoon at Bago, a futsal competition to invite youth from the town to and also a charity golf day.
“Our kids are so supportive and see the value in helping others.”
The Catholic Men’s Club, Heritage Christian School, St Columba Anglican School, Newman Senior Technical College, St Joseph’s Primary School at Laurieton, St Joseph’s Primary School at Wauchope and MacKillop College have backed the fundraising campaign.
Two 20-year-old best mates from Brisbane devised the Orange Sky Laundry initiative which has grown to 10 services across Australia.
Contact 0431 519 342 to support the Mid North Coast fundraising.
