ARE YOU LEAVING A LEGACY?

Pop’s House, Inc. was founded in 2014 by Shelby Kearney to support veterans, formerly incarcerated individuals, and people in need who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in their efforts to achieve independence and self-sufficiency through housing and supportive services. The organization was inspired by Shelby’s late father—affectionately known as “Pop”—who held a deep disdain for the inhumane treatment of veterans returning home from the Vietnam War. Although he was not a veteran himself, he was deeply moved by the injustices he witnessed and aspired to take action. Sadly, he passed away before realizing that vision. In his honor, Pop’s House was established to carry forward his compassion for underserved individuals and his enduring love of music. While the organization was initially focused on housing and service delivery, music was later introduced in 2018 as a heartfelt way to give back to the community that had so warmly embraced Pop’s House. It also became a meaningful tribute to Pop himself—honoring his personal passion for music in a way that organically connected to the organization’s growing mission. What began as a simple gesture of gratitude has since evolved into a signature component of our identity, fostering community connection, cultural expression, and healing.