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Foundation for Pops Earns HUD Approval- Press Release

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…

FOX 2’s Lori Pinson Discusses the “A Night of Heroes Gala”

Watch as Lori Pinson, Chief Meteorologist at FOX 2 Detroit, discusses Foundation for Pops’ “A Night of Heroes” Gala that took place on Saturday, November 8th, 2025. Lori served as…

Lakesha Hancock with Amy Andrews on FOX 2 Detroit

Foundation for Pops’ Executive Director Lakesha Hancock stopped by FOX 2 News Morning to talk with Amy Andrews about the upcoming “A Night of Heroes” Gala.

“A Night of Heroes Gala” featured in the News-Herald

Foundation for Pops’ inaugural gala honors veterans, strengthens community Award nominations accepted until Oct. 19 River Rouge resident Clarence Franklin, a single father, benefitted from Foundation for Pops’ community service.…

Lakesha Hancock on FOX 2 with Jamie Sherrod

Lakesha Hancock was recently on FOX 2 Detroit Live with Jamie Sherrod to promote November’s “A Night of Heroes” Gala taking place at the Bellagio Banquet & Conference Center in…

Our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Featured in The News Herald

Our ribbon cutting ceremony was recently featured in The News Herald. The event was a great way to share our mission with community leaders, volunteers, and others and move toward…

Thoughts from Our Chief Stakeholder

Foundation For Pops Chief Stakeholder Josh Morris recently shared his thoughts in an op-ed, “Giving Back is Good for Business,” featured on USA News. In the article, Josh highlights how…

FOX2 Detroit: Take A Walk In My Shoes

Foundation For Pops’ Executive Director, Lakesha Hancock, recently had the opportunity to speak with FOX2 about our highly anticipated “Take A Walk In My Shoes” event! This annual initiative is…

Foundation For Pops Raised Over $25,000

Foundation for Pops raised over $25,000 at its inaugural Swing for Change Charity Golf Outing on July 19 at Pheasant Run Golf Club, honoring Lloyd “Pops” Matthews. The event brought…

FOX2 Detroit: Foundation for Pops hosting Inaugural Golf Outing

Foundation For Pops’ Executive Director, Lakesha Hancock, stopped by FOX2 Detroit to chat with Jamie Sherrod about this Friday’s “Swing For Change” charity golf outing. Proceeds from the event will…