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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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Campaign to tackle homeless health inequality
It must be addressed in the NHS Long Term plan

16 September, 2019

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The first Kent Scout Big Cardboard Sleep Out
It was the county's biggest homelessness fundraiser

16 September, 2019

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A second chance at education
Helping homeless people reignite a passion for learning

16 September, 2019

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Government's £100 million to help rough sleepers is a start
It will help, but to end homelessness more must be done

16 September, 2019

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Housing associations can help prevent homelessness
We're calling on them to do more

16 September, 2019

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Bluewater helping homeless people get into work
Their situation can count against them when going for a job

16 September, 2019

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Charities footing the bill for underfunded contracts
We’re using our own resources to keep services running

16 September, 2019

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Support for people who are homeless and terminally ill
We're working with Pilgrims Hospices to put more help in place

16 September, 2019

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Help near you this Mental Health Awareness Week
Highlighting support around the county

16 September, 2019

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