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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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Fundraising

Make a difference this Summer
Simple fundraising ideas for the Summer holidays

07 August, 2026

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How to look after your mental health during a heatwave

06 August, 2026

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Features | Fundraising

Sam's family are fundraising in his memory
Sam Thomas had big plans for the future. He wanted to build something of his own but was passionate about helping other people too.

07 July, 2026

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Features | Support

Marc's story: “My Porchlight workers are fantastic”
From sleeping in a car to a home of his own

07 July, 2026

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Steven's story: from living in a caravan to supported housing
He was 80 years old and had no support network

02 July, 2026

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Features | Fundraising | Support

Martin's story: “Porchlight let me know I had worth, even when I didn’t believe it myself”
He says he was treated like a human and not a figure on a spreadsheet

02 July, 2026

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Highlighting Kent’s hidden homelessness crisis

02 July, 2026

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Working with local food banks to give people extra support
Catching people at one of the most vulnerable times in their life

02 July, 2026

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Why are people in Kent becoming homeless?
This is what's driving the county's homelessness crisis

02 July, 2026

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