Kelly Benjamin

Kelly Benjamin, an Orange Sky volunteer since 2019, shares her journey from South African immigrant to dedicated community supporter.

"I feel pretty blessed in my life... I thought it's yeah I want to do to give back."

"He's such a beautiful soul and quite like it's inspiring to see someone who's had so much adversity and he comes and he's smiling every day."

"I think that's what friendship is like helping helping others um and being there for people that are in need."

"It tells the unseen that they are seen I think. I love the team. I've been working with these guys, the same people for years. So it's like a family."

From South Africa to Orange Sky: Kelly Benjamin's Journey of Gratitude and Giving Back

‍Kelly Benjamin's journey with Orange Sky is a testament to the power of gratitude and the desire to give back. Having moved to Australia from South Africa at 17, Kelly felt compelled to contribute to her new community, finding her calling with Orange Sky after hearing the founders speak at a conference.

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"I feel pretty blessed in my life... I thought it's yeah I want to do to give back," Kelly shares, explaining her motivation to volunteer. Her fortnightly shifts at Moore Street in Perth have become a cherished part of her life, offering both personal fulfillment and a sense of family among fellow volunteers.

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For Kelly, Orange Sky is more than just a laundry service; it's a way to acknowledge and connect with those often overlooked in society. "It tells the unseen that they are seen I think," she reflects, emphasizing the profound impact of simple human recognition.

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Kelly's experience with Orange Sky has deepened her understanding of friendship and empathy. "I think that's what friendship is like helping helping others um and being there for people that are in need," she explains, highlighting how these connections benefit both volunteers and those they serve.

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As Orange Sky continues to make a difference in Perth and beyond, volunteers like Kelly remind us of the power of community, empathy, and the simple act of seeing and acknowledging others.

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