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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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Government welfare reforms causing youth homelessness
They are partly to blame according to a new national report

16 September, 2019

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"Homelessness minister is wrong about rough sleeping"
She says welfare reform and council cuts aren't to blame... but they are

16 September, 2019

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Life-saving support in severe weather
How we help people when the snow hits

16 September, 2019

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"Loss of hope is our biggest challenge"
How we help people believe in the future

16 September, 2019

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Tenancy training: preparing people to rent a home
It helps them beat the stigma of homelessness

16 September, 2019

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Government funding plans “short sighted”
Homeless hostels could shut, warns our chief executive

16 September, 2019

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Don't suffer in silence on Blue Monday
We can help if you're struggling with mental health

16 September, 2019