About Us
Strength Built Us. Purpose Drives Us. Family Unites Us.
WHO WE ARE
POPS UNITED - Protecting Our Purpose & Strength United
Not just a name, but a living vow. A movement molded by the hands of Men and Fathers, but open to every Soul, Man, Woman, Child, of every hue, every walk, every story. We are a brotherhood of protectors and providers, builders and believers, raising the bar for what it truly means to lead. We don’t just talk purpose, we walk it. Ten toes on the ground, hands in the dirt, cleaning our streets, reviving pride block by block across Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro, Winston Salem, and every town in between. Because we believe beauty starts at home, and home is our community.
POPS UNITED was born from the silence, from the ache of absent spaces where men could be strong and soft, bold and broken, willing to grow in front of their sons, daughters, friends, families and all of the above. We stand for the father who stayed, the man who rose, and the brother who refused to let another fall, and we fight for the ones who truly want to learn and wish to reconnect.
We sharpen each other. Through simple discipline from mental health to physical health, unshakable faith, mentorship that matters, leadership with weight, and hands on impact. We grow the body, renew the mind, and ignite the spirit. This isn’t just a nonprofit, it’s a movement. This isn’t just support, it’s brotherhood with a backbone. If you’re a leader, a mentor, or a individual with a mission, WELCOME HOME!
This ain’t just what we do, it’s who we are. At POPS UNITED, our mission is present in motion, to build up humans, reinforce families, and sharpen men, women, and children into leaders of light. We don’t just step, We stand rooted in the now, walking the overflow of what God already placed within us. It’s our responsibility to remind one another to tap back into our purpose.
We protect our peace, not just with force, but with presence. A steady heart, resilient through the storms, to show others what it looks like to move guided by purpose, not pride. We offer integrity, because anything less than the truth in your heart pulls you into places you were never meant to be. Lies lead to uncharted territory, but truth keeps you grounded in your calling. We never fold under pressure, not because we’re perfect, but because we know who we are. We don’t let momentary feelings make permanent decisions. We’re human, every one of us. Different languages, different stories, different corners of the world… But when the mission is real, you don’t move off emotion, you move off purpose. So be objective. Be loving. Be kind. That’s the code. That’s the weight we carry with honor. That’s POPS UNITED.
Strength to us ain’t just muscle, it’s memory. It’s the quiet fire in a man’s mind when he’s holding it all together and still showing up with love. It’s spiritual weight, passed down through generations, not just to survive, but to rise. It’s how we carry ourselves, when the lights are off, when the praise is gone, and it’s just us and God. It’s how we lift others when their spirit’s unsteady, because we know what it feels like to carry pain in silence. Every move we make is sacred. Every bond we build is blessed. We don’t just talk leadership, we embody it. Calm. Undeniable. Unapologetically real. This is more than a commitment. This is the soul of a movement. And if this speaks to something deeper in you, then you’ve found your family. You’ve found your home. Welcome to POPS UNITED. Where purpose breathes, and strength has a heartbeat.