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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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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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Volunteer spotlight | Jessica
Meet Jessica: Volunteer client representative

29 May, 2026

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A smarter alternative to temporary accommodation

14 May, 2026

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Porchlight’s work with churches during Lent

18 March, 2026

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“We cannot normalise this.” - Rough sleeping rises across Kent and Medway

26 February, 2026

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Why people become homeless
Causes of homelessness and its long-term effects

01 February, 2026

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Jayne’s Story – Christmas is a reminder of everything you've lost
“I remember it getting dark, getting really cold, thinking, I can’t go forward and I can’t go back.”

08 December, 2025

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How one family is finally looking forward to Christmas
“Porchlight Family Routes has helped change our lives for the better.”

08 December, 2025

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