Almaden Valley
About Our Leauge
boys team charity was founded in 2001 by families that wanted to teach their sons the importance of giving back and making a difference in their local community. As of 2025, we have 43 leagues supporting communities nationwide and developing our young teens into future leaders. The success of btc is felt not only by our members, but by the philanthropies we serve.
btc Mission
boys team charity, together with its leagues, is a national volunteer service organization dedicated to developing an altruistic spirit in young men through active participation of parents and teens in philanthropic projects in their communities.
btc Critical Goals
- Serve the Community: Develop a sense of social responsibility.
- Promote Personal Growth: Build self esteem and a giving spirit.
- Strengthen Family Relationships: Deepen bonds with parents by volunteering together in boys team charity.
- Develop Leadership Skills: Cultivate respect and an appreciation of others by working as a team, developing leadership skills, and creating friendships.
- Provide Educational Opportunities: Provide teen members with experiences that foster their community responsibilities and goals.
btc Almaden Valley
boys team charity (btc) Almaden Valley has been making a positive impact on our community and our members since its founding in 2018 by local moms Juli Yoshioka-Wong, and Lynn Lakkaraju.
Juli and Lynn were looking for an organized way to offer volunteer service opportunities for their sons and other boys in the Almaden Valley area. They found the perfect fit in boys team charity.
btc members work with their parents and teammates to provide direct volunteer service to local philanthropic organizations. btc Almaden Valley boys in grades 7-12 work together, have fun, and learn leadership skills and the value of giving back to their community.
In addition to working with our philanthropy partners, btc members attend general meetings with educational and inspirational speakers, and meet with their grade-level teams to participate in group activities, learn leadership and hands-on life skills, and develop friendships.
More information on becoming a member is below. If you have any other questions, please reach out to us at: almadenvalley@boysteamcharity.org
Community Service
Serving our community is a critical goal of boys team charity and a cornerstone of our mission statement. As a volunteer service organization, one of our primary objectives is to provide opportunities for our members to use their time and talents to support their local philanthropies, in order to build a sense of social responsibility within their communities. Each league carefully selects their own local philanthropic organizations to serve, and our national headquarters also champions an annual All League Philanthropy Initiative, which allows all our leagues to work in concert to support a specific cause each year.
Philanthropy is the desire to promote the welfare of others and is often done through giving gifts of time and talent. We serve hundreds of philanthropic organizations across the nation and are continually seeking new philanthropy partners. If you would like to work with boys team charity, please complete the form below:
btc Almaden Valley currently works with the following philanthropies:
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Animal Assisted Happiness
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Cancer CAREpoint
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Carlton Senior Living
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Christmas in the Park
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City of San Jose
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City Team – San Jose
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Family Giving Tree
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Family Supportive Housing (FSH)
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FISH Food Pantry
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Heritage Rose Garden
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JW House
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Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area
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Martha’s Kitchen
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Montalvo Arts Center
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New Almaden Community Club (NACC)
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Operation Gratitude
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Operation: Care and Comfort
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Our City Forest
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Pacific Clinics (Unicorn Store)
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Sacred Heart Community Service
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Santa Clara County Parks & Recreation
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Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
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Special Olympics
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Sunday Friends
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The Trash Punx
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Town Cats
Prospective Member Information
btc MEMBERSHIP
Our annual membership year is May 1st through April 30th.
Teen members are called “Teammates” and adults are called “Coaches.”
Teammates are assigned to Teams, organized by their graduation year. There are approximately 25 Teammates in each Team.
Teammates and their Coaches have yearly volunteer hours and meeting requirements.
Hours Requirements
League Hours are earned by attending Team (grade level class) Meetings and General Membership Meetings and for work done by individual members in support of the organization’s mission and goals (i.e. serving on the board, on a committee, in a leadership position, hosting a Teammate meeting, etc.).
Philanthropy Hours are earned when Teammates and Coaches serve together at one of the league’s approved philanthropy partners’ events.
- Teammates in grades 7th, 8th, and 9th and their Coaches shall give a minimum of fifteen (15) Philanthropy Service Hours and a minimum of six (6) League Hours annually.
- Teammates in grades 10th, 11th, and 12th and their Coaches shall give a minimum of ten (10) Philanthropy Service Hours and a minimum of six (6) League Hours annually.
Meeting Requirements
btc Leagues host approximately three General Membership Meetings per year that both Teammates and Coaches attend and an additional three Teammate Meetings (for teammates only, by grade level) throughout the year.
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Teammates must attend a minimum of two (2) of three (3) General Membership Meetings and a minimum of two (2) of three (3) Team Meetings annually.
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Coaches must attend a minimum of two (2) of three (3) General Membership Meetings annually. Coaches have an obligation to attend the meetings and activities of the applicable grade level of their Teammate(s), when requested.
Leadership Requirements
boys team charity is an organization run exclusively by volunteers. As a requirement of membership, at least one Coach from each family is required to serve in a leadership role for at least one term during their btc tenure. Length of term is determined by each league, typically a minimum of two years.
Eligibility
Prospective Members are eligible for membership in btc Almaden Valley League if they are currently living in ZIP codes 95042 or 95120.
Prospective Member Inquiry Form
All btc leagues have carefully developed membership boundaries. Find the league closest to you and ensure your family meets the posted boundary requirements.
Membership Boundaries
To support strong local connections and meaningful participation, our organization limits membership in each league based on city or zip code residence and/or school attendance. These boundaries help us:
Build a close-knit community of families who live near each other
Encourage consistent involvement by reducing travel and scheduling barriers
Keep group size manageable for effective planning and safety
Ensure fair access for families in our designated area
By focusing on our local community, we create the best possible experience for parents and sons — one rooted in shared values, relationships, and a sense of belonging.
Prospective Members of the league must reside within the boundaries. If you’re unsure whether your family falls within our boundaries, feel free to reach out. We’re happy to help!
Prospective Members may fill out the Membership Inquiry Form at any time during their 7th through 10th grade year. Interested 6th graders can fill out the form after November 1st for the upcoming year’s membership drive.
boys team charity’s Prospective Member Drive and Notification occurs in March each year, with some leagues enrolling new members through the summer. We maintain a waitlist of interested candidates should we not have openings in a particular team.
Thank you for your interest in boys team charity! We look forward to making a difference with you!