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Stay up to date with the latest news from Porchlight on our services for homeless and vulnerable people in Kent and the south east, our research and fundraising efforts.

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Professionals | Other | Campaigns

Supported housing saves lives... but it's disappearing due to funding cuts
This is why we're backing the Starts at Home campaign

30 August, 2024

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Professionals | Campaigns

The housing crisis is trapping people in homelessness accommodation
We contributed to a report which reveals the shocking scale of the problem

29 August, 2024

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Professionals | Campaigns

We need a compassionate approach to helping homeless migrants
We're backing new proposals to support them

21 August, 2024

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Professionals

Enhancing community health services
Voices from Kent and Medway’s underrepresented communities

15 August, 2024

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Other

Government hoping to introduce laws that could address poverty, homelessness and mental health
Here’s what was announced in the King's Speech

18 July, 2024

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Other | Campaigns

An open letter to party leaders urging action on migrant homelessness
More than 100 charities write to party leaders urging action on migrant homelessness

26 June, 2024

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Features | Support

Severe hot weather can be life threatening
Here's how you can help someone who is homeless

24 June, 2024

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Other | Campaigns

An open letter to party leaders: address the homelessness crisis
More than 50 charities and housing organisations are calling for change

20 June, 2024

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Other

Our funding is about to be drastically cut
It could lead to hostels closing and other services disappearing

04 March, 2024

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