Orange Sky at MASH

‘Meal at Sally’s House’ or MASH takes place every Wednesday at The Salvation Army Johnsonville. MASH has been running for many years and began as an evening meal but has pivoted to a lunch in response to the expressed needs of the community. Recently, an innovative partnership has developed with charity organisation Orange Sky Aotearoa, which offers a mobile laundry service and a supportive environment for people who are often ignored or feel disconnected from their community. ‘There’s great synergy between us,’ says Major Mat Badger, corps officer (leader) at Johnsonville Corps (church). Cathy Knowsley from Orange Sky agrees: ‘We have found that our values are very well aligned to what The Salvation Army team are offering at the community lunch each Wednesday in Johnsonville, so we are delighted to be partnering with them to run our service at the same time.’

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