Kevin Keating’s instinct to serve others began long before he joined PMMA. As a child, he found purpose through scouting, volunteering, and even imagining ways national leaders might help people experiencing homelessness.
“I’ve always kind of been into that,” Kevin said. “I’m an Eagle Scout, so civic engagement has always been part of my life.” Through the Boy Scouts, Kevin had opportunities to serve at organizations such as homeless shelters, where people could come in for a hot meal. Once, as an eight-year-old, he even wrote to President Bill Clinton with an idea for helping people experiencing homelessness. “I got a letter back,” he said. “That was fun.”
That commitment to service continued into adulthood. Today, Kevin and his wife, Candice, volunteer with Meals on Wheels whenever they can. For Kevin, the reason is simple: “If you can, why not?”
Kevin joined PMMA in November 2024 as a software developer, building in-house applications and data analytics reports that support the organization’s operations, including census and occupancy reporting across the system.
“It’s important to take care of people. The commitment that is made here at PMMA, I think is worth its weight in gold.”
Originally from California, Kevin moved to Wichita looking for stability and the chance to build a life. As Kevin settled into his work and life in Wichita, he began thinking more intentionally about where he could make a difference. “Now I’m to the point in life where I have the things that I’ve been working toward, like a home and my own family,” he said. “So now it’s kind of like, okay, where else can I be useful?”
That question became especially meaningful as Kevin’s family cared for his grandfather and worked to honor his wish to remain at home. The experience reinforced for Kevin how deeply personal the need for compassionate care can be. “Everyone has people in their life that will need some version of this type of care,” he said. “We did all we could to keep him in his home because that’s what he wanted.”
That personal understanding is part of why Kevin gives to PMMA’s Good Samaritan Program. “I give because it helps someone that needs it,” he said.
The Good Samaritan Program helps ensure residents can continue receiving care even if they outlive their financial resources. For Kevin, that commitment represents dignity, stability, and peace of mind. “The fact that someone can stay at PMMA and not have to be moved around with everything new—that you’re not put out—I think is just extremely important,” he said. “It’s important to take care of people. The commitment that is made here at PMMA, I think is worth its weight in gold.”
For Kevin, employee giving is a personal expression of the mission he helps advance every day through his work. The simplicity of payroll deduction matters because it removes barriers. Generosity does not have to wait for a major gift; it can begin with a recurring commitment made quietly and consistently. “Giving is extremely easy as an employee,” he said. “Payroll deduction is easy to set up; it’s just a little form.”
As a PMMA employee, Kevin sees the mission from the inside. His work supports the systems that help communities operate well, and his giving supports the residents those systems ultimately serve. “I like working at PMMA because of the mission, so contributing to that is great,” Kevin said. “I am never embarrassed to tell anyone where I work or what I do.”
Kevin knows every gift looks different, but his family experience gives him confidence that his support matters. “I know what I give, it’s not like it’s a ton of money,” he said. “But everyone has different circumstances. I have my own experience with family members, so I know what my gifts are going toward.”
Kevin also sees employee giving as part of something larger. When employees give, they help demonstrate shared belief in the mission and strengthen the foundation that makes programs like the Good Samaritan Program possible. He sees that commitment, especially among younger donors, as a way to sustain the program for the future. “If people my age give, and the more we can give over time, then the more that sets up the program going forward,” he said.
Kevin’s gift may begin as a simple payroll deduction, but its impact reaches much further. It helps sustain a commitment: that residents who need support can continue to receive care, comfort, and dignity in the place they call home.
“It’s not just a job now—but I also contribute in my own way,” he said. “If nothing else, I hope it provides at least one person stability through to the end of their journey.”
