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Real-life Stories

Angela's story: “Without Porchlight’s hostels, I wouldn’t be alive today”
For people like Angela, our hostels are more than just buildings - they’re a safe haven from nights spent frightened and alone on the streets

08 March, 2024

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Our funding is about to be drastically cut
It could lead to hostels closing and other services disappearing

04 March, 2024

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Features

Sharing the love on Valentine's Day
Inspiring stories to warm your heart

14 February, 2024

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Porchlight's inspirational leader to step down
After 24 years at the helm of Kent homelessness charity Porchlight, chief executive Mike Barrett is to step down.

15 December, 2023

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Features | Fundraising

Four ways to help people who are homeless this winter
How you can make a difference

07 December, 2023

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Features | Campaigns

The Home Secretary's plans to penalise homelessness are cruel
She says rough sleeping is a 'lifestyle choice' and wants to crack down on tents

06 November, 2023

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Funding cuts to homelessness and mental health support
An important message for World Homeless Day and World Mental Health Day

10 October, 2023

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Real-life Stories

Miles & Barr: Why they chose Porchlight as their charity of the year
“Seeing all the different local support services Porchlight offers really opens your eyes”

02 October, 2023

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Features | Other

What happens in our supported housing?
Putting a roof over someone's head is just the start

25 July, 2023

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