Mac’s life was not about recognition, it was about responsibility.
This foundation carries that forward by building people who are ready to serve, lead, and stand for others, just like he did every day.
The foundation of this work is not just built on service, but on love, partnership, and shared purpose.
Dennis “Mac” McCoy and his wife, Teresa Jackson-McCoy, built their relationship on the football field, where discipline, teamwork, and heart came together. What started as a connection through athletics grew into a shared mission to uplift others, especially children.
Together, they developed a deep passion for supporting youth through sports, using athletics not just as competition, but as a tool for structure, confidence, and life development. That passion extended even further, with a special commitment to ensuring inclusion for children with autism and those in the deaf community, creating spaces where every child could feel seen, supported, and capable.
Their work reflects a simple but powerful belief: when you give a child structure, support, and belief, you change the trajectory of their life.
Teresa's Message: “We met on the football field, but what we built went far beyond the game. Our passion has always been about lifting children up, giving them structure, confidence, and a sense of belonging. That includes every child, especially those with special needs, from the autism community to the deaf community. Mac believed no one should ever be left out, and neither do I.”
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We craft unique brand identities and digital designs.
A 12-week cohort program designed to take participants from uncertain to structured and focused.
Program Structure:
Weeks 1–3: Discipline, mindset, accountability
Weeks 4–6: Career exposure (IT, government pathways)
Weeks 7–9: Skill building (basic IT, communication, teamwork)
Weeks 10–12: Real-world application + community service project
Outcome:
Workforce-ready participants
Mentorship relationships established
Community impact project completed
Military-inspired discipline and accountability
Civic responsibility and community service
Real conversations, hard truths, life lessons
One-on-one mentorship
Intergenerational guidance
Life skills: decision-making, resilience, communication
Sports-based mentorship (football tie-in)
Structured activities with purpose
Safe spaces for growth and accountability
If you’re here, you chose better. Not easy. Better.
Nobody makes it alone, but everybody has a responsibility. Show up. Do the work. Be honest with yourself, especially when it’s hard.
This foundation isn’t here to give handouts. It’s here to build you into someone who stands on their own and lifts others up along the way.
No one gets left out here.
You may have been overlooked or counted out. That doesn’t define you. What matters is what you do now.
You’ll be challenged. You’ll be pushed. And you’ll discover what you’re made of.
When you do, reach back and help the next person.
That’s the legacy.
Stand tall. Stay ready. Do the work.
— Mac
Contact Us To Get More Info
1555 E. Holt Blvd. Unit 4669
Ontario, CA 91761
Email. info@dmacfoundation.org
Phone. (213) 308-7165