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Charlotte volunteered at Sanctuary while completing her Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award
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Sanctuary night hostel for the homeless. Gravesend, Kent
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No drugs, no drink, no weapons.
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The hostel opens for the evening at 6.30pm, in cold weather guests queue before opening
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Guests are asked to confirm they have no drink, drugs or weapons.
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The church hall is used by other groups so beds need to be put away every morning
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A regular guest shows a volunteer that the phone he found works.
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Guests sleep on air beds in the church hall.
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Volunteers from the City Praise Centre pray together before opening each evening.
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Guests get a fresh cooked dinner and breakfast.
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A small amount of privacy for female guests by a screen in the hall.
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A guest shows off his 'homeless man' tattoo.
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Volunteers prepare a hot dinner for guests each night the hostel is open.
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The hostel was founded and is run by volunteers from the City Praise Centre.
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Guests enjoy a hot dinner and drinks after a day on the streets.
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Volunteer & Sanctuary Project Manager Lorna Nolan chats to guests over dinner.
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Guest's are given their own sleeping bag to use with the Sanctuary bed.
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Guest's clean laundry is ready for when the arrive.
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A hot drink is very welcome after a long day in the cold.
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A guest enjoying a hot dinner and conversation.
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Homelessness can strike at any age. Young and old are welcomed by the volunteers.
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A guest taking a quiet moment to read his bible after dinner.