individuals with SMI experienced homelessness
in the past year in Maricopa County.
7,812
of the SMI population on the housing waitlist have been waiting for stable housing for more than six months
50%
homeless adults in the US have a serious mental illness
20%
Measuring Success and
Lifting Expectation
People living with serious mental illness deserve stability, purpose, meaningful relationships, and opportunities to grow. While independence is not always possible, a supportive home can help residents build fulfilling lives and reach their highest potential.
Friends and Family
Serious mental illness often leaves people isolated. Stable housing creates opportunities to build lasting friendships, connect with family, and become part of a supportive community. For those without family, Kenny's Home offers something just as important: a place to belong.
Employment &
Entreprenuership
Only 13% of Arizonans living with schizophrenia are employed. Having purpose matters, and meaningful work can provide confidence, structure, and opportunities for growth. We help residents explore employment opportunities that match their skills, interests, and abilities while encouraging them to contribute in ways that are meaningful.
Mentorship & Counseling
Many men living with SMI have spent years cycling through hospitals, treatment programs, and unstable housing. Volunteer mentors and counselors provide practical guidance, encouragement, and support as residents develop life skills, build healthy routines, navigate relationships, and pursue personal goals.
Faith Community
Everyone needs a place where they are known, valued, and loved. Through partnership with a local gospel-centered church, residents have opportunities to build friendships, serve others, be served, grow spiritually, and experience the hope that comes from being part of a caring faith community.
Arts, Leisure and Hobbies
Music, art, entertainment and hobbies are something we all take for granted. People living with SMI rarely have access to the arts because they are simply surviving. When their physical, spiritual and emotional needs are met and they gain a level of stability in a permanent home, they are able to enjoy creative things and find hobbies that engage their minds and help them feel grounded.
A Vision Born from Experience
For more than sixteen years, Deborah Geesling has worked alongside families affected by serious mental illness. Through years of advocacy, supporting caregivers, and personal experience navigating the system, one question continued to surface:
What happens to our loved ones when we are no longer able to care for them?
"We are going to open a house to sick people." -A note to Deborah from her grandson, 7 years ago.
Kenny's Home
That question led to years of prayer, research, and a growing conviction that something more was needed. Not simply housing, but a home. A place that offers stability, meaningful relationships, purpose, and community, forever. Kenny's Home is the result of that vision: a significant step toward providing long-term, faith-centered support for individuals living with serious mental illness and the families who love them.
With your help, lives can be forever changed!