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MPs must prevent more homeless deaths
597 people died homeless last year in the UK

16 September, 2019

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United Nations says government is causing homelessness and poverty
We hope this damning UN report is a wake up call to our MPs

16 September, 2019

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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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Fundraising

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

16 September, 2019

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Real-life Stories

Joe's story: "I've rebuilt relationships with friends and family"
Our Aspirations service has given him hope for the future

16 September, 2019

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Real-life Stories

Philip's story: "There's help out there you might not know about"
We helped him escape an unsuitable living situation

16 September, 2019

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Fundraising

Collaboration will make homelessness funding go further
Working together enables us to help more people

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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