About Us
About boys team charity
In the Spring of 2001, two mothers in Phoenix, AZ — with six sons between them — discussed their desire to teach their children the meaning and importance of “giving back” to their community.
After some research, co-founders Anne Czerwinski and Lucia Marusiak realized that there were no organized opportunities for young boys to experience the wonderful gift of sharing their time and talents to help others. For the next year, they worked on the structure and the mission of the organization.
In the Spring of 2002, boys team charity was kicked off with approximately 200 members ready to work.
Word spread, and league after league was created to satisfy the demand of like-minded parents of sons in Arizona.
And then a wonderful thing happened …
A friend of a Cactus League member heard about boys team charity and gathered a group together in the Thousand Oaks area of Southern California and started the Conejo Valley League.
A mother in Northern California discovered btc through a simple web search, and from there, the Pleasanton League, was born. This initiative quickly sparked similar efforts, with the Granite Bay and Lamorinda Leagues following shortly after.
In Colorado, a parent with a friend involved in an Arizona league gathered a group of like-minded individuals and founded the Mile High League in the Denver area.
… and since then, growth has exploded!
As of April 2026, we have 44 leagues!
btc is growing—league by league—as families come together supporting our communities and developing our young men into future leaders.
As our co-founders have always hoped for our members, we strive for ‘Success and Significance.’
The success of btc is not only felt by our members but also by the philanthropies we serve. We believe that through personal growth and shared family experiences, our btc members will make a lasting difference in the lives of others. As parents and sons work side by side, they not only strengthen their own bond, but also cultivate leadership and service that will extend far beyond their families, positively impacting the communities they serve.
This dedication to both personal and collective growth is what makes btc truly transformative.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is boys team charity?
A 501c3 organization committed to helping other non-profits through volunteerism provided by young men in grades 7-12 and their parent(s).
- What is the age of Teammates for membership?
Teammates begin membership in their 7th grade school year and are members through the 12th grade. A prospective Teammate may join the organization after his 7th grade year if space is available in his grade level.
- What are the requirements of membership?
Teammates and their Coaches have yearly volunteer hours requirements and meeting hours requirements, as well as a two-year leadership requirement during their time as members.
- How does a family become members of btc?
In order to become a member of boys team charity, parent(s) and their son(s) must apply to a league in their school or residence boundary. For more information on becoming a member, Contact Us.
- I don't see a league in my area — can I start one?
We would love to help you start a league!
Please review the information on the “Start a League” page of this website!