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Real-life Stories

Bernie's story: "I am so much more confident now. Things are really looking up"
Talking to Aspirations was the start of sorting my life out.

25 January, 2021

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Our Live Well Kent mental health service is expanding to Medway
Tell us what support is needed in the area

18 January, 2021

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Housing First can break the cycle of homelessness
It's helping people with the most complex needs

15 December, 2020

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Liz's story: "The most important thing as a carer is to not feel alone"
Support helped her feel like she mattered again

03 December, 2020

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People living in poverty forgotten in government's spending review
Our response to the chancellor's statement

26 November, 2020

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Kent County Council must protect most vulnerable from budget cuts
People who are struggling must not be pushed further into poverty

23 November, 2020

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Audrey's story: "If you give to Porchlight, you could be saving somebody’s life"
We gave her a safe place to call home

20 November, 2020

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Government's coronavirus response must include homelessness support
We're calling for funding that could save lives in 2021

19 November, 2020

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Four ways your company can make a difference to homeless people this Christmas
Christmas company ideas to help homeless people

19 November, 2020

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