A Legacy that lights the way home
At Foundation for Pops, we help individuals and families find stability, purpose and a place to call home.
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Honoring Our Heroes Gala
Join Foundation for Pops on Saturday, November 7, 2026, for an evening dedicated to honoring veterans, public servants, and those making a difference in our communities.
Following the success of our inaugural gala, this year’s event will bring together community leaders, supporters, and guests for an evening of recognition, celebration, and support. Proceeds from the event help Foundation for Pops provide housing assistance, career development, and essential resources for veterans and individuals experiencing homelessness.
Come celebrate those who have served, hear inspiring stories, and help support the work that creates pathways to stability and opportunity in our communities.
Foundation for Pops empowers veterans and individuals experiencing homelessness to achieve economic stability through education, financial empowerment, workforce development, supportive services, and access to safe, affordable housing.
Foundation for Pops will eliminate barriers to economic stability for veterans and individuals experiencing homelessness by delivering financial empowerment, workforce development, and housing solutions through our Revive in Five model — ensuring every household we serve has a clear pathway to employment, benefits, and permanent affordable housing.
Our work focuses on serving veterans, very low-income individuals, and people facing homelessness throughout Southeastern Michigan as they take important steps toward secure housing and economic mobility.
Empowering Veterans and Their Families Across Southeast Michigan
We are committed to making a positive impact the communities we serve. Foundation for Pops is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to economic empowerment and affordable housing through education, assistance, and supportive services to veterans and those experiencing homelessness. Education, poverty, and socioeconomic mobility are closely linked, and we strive to impact those facing housing instability positively.
How we make an impact
Homelessness and economic disparity are multi-faceted, so we provide immediate assistance and long-term solutions. Our programming aims to address the root causes of homelessness and economic disparity by offering tailored action planning, personal development, education, Financial Capability, and access to affordable housing.
Initial intake to help determine what an individual needs to overcome current challenges
(homelessness, joblessness, identification, and documentation)
Create action items specific to the individuals’ needs to resolve the open challenges.
Enhancement of gaps in skills and resources to improve employment opportunities.
Assist clients in obtaining employment and providing coaching to improve their sustainability through DQS Solutions & Staffing.
Provide classes and counseling to ensure successful management of finances and credit to access housing.
Together, we will conquer the systemic barriers to end disparities and crises impacting our communities.
Homelessness and economic disparity are multi-faceted, so we provide immediate assistance and long-term solutions. Our programming aims to address the root causes of homelessness and economic disparity by offering tailored action planning, personal development, education, financial capability, and access to affordable housing.
Honoring the Legacy That Started It All
Foundation for Pops began with the legacy of Lloyd “Pops” Matthews, whose life embodied service and compassion. Today, his example drives our commitment to uplifting veterans and those experiencing homelessness or financial hardship.
Contribute to Make a Difference
Please join us in our mission to help people experiencing homelessness and veterans improve their quality of life through our programs. You can support through monetary donations, donations of your time (volunteerism), and donations of goods. Together, we can work towards ending homelessness and economic disparity, creating a brighter future for those we serve.
