Foundation Story

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.”