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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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Understanding Hidden Homelessness

06 January, 2026

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Saving lives when temperatures drop below freezing
We work with councils as part of a severe weather emergency response

05 January, 2026

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"I've got all I ever wanted": Garry's story
He used to be homeless - now he's married and celebrating in a new home

24 December, 2025

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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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“I never thought I’d be in this situation – now I can be me again”
Dan and his dog Bella went from homeless to spending Christmas in a Porchlight home

04 December, 2025

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What does Christmas mean when you don’t have a home?
In his latest blog, Porchlight CEO Tom Neumark reflects on Dickens’ magical picture of Christmas - and the stark contrast for the hundreds of people sleeping rough in Kent this winter.

04 December, 2025

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