Foundation for Pops Earns Prestigious HUD Housing Counseling Approval — Only Agency Selected in Michigan
Melvindale, MI — April 20, 2026 — Foundation for Pops proudly announces its official approval as a HUD Local Housing Counseling Agency (LHCA) through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing Counseling Program—marking a significant milestone not only for the organization, but for the entire state of Michigan.
Foundation for Pops is one of just nine agencies nationwide selected into this distinguished national cohort and the only agency in Michigan to receive this designation.
Community Leadership Support
“As the Mayor of the City of Melvindale, I’m proud to support Foundation for Pops as they establish a HUD-approved local housing counseling agency—creating real pathways to homeownership, financial stability, and stronger families in our community,” said Mayor Nicole Shkira.
Services Include
- Homebuyer education and pre-purchase counseling
- Rental counseling and eviction prevention
- Foreclosure intervention and default counseling
- Homelessness counseling and housing stabilization planning
- Financial capability and credit improvement
- Post-purchase homeowner sustainability support
About Foundation for Pops
Foundation for Pops is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Melvindale, Michigan, dedicated to empowering veterans and individuals experiencing homelessness to achieve economic stability through financial empowerment, workforce development, housing stability, homelessness counseling, and supportive services.