Meeting on the yard
July 2021
| The Annual Prison Issue
When outside volunteers can’t make it in, these women know just what to do
The Crazy 8
June 2021
| Dating & Relationships
A jovial crew of eager volunteers gathers to bring love and fellowship to a sponsor on the mend
In Order to Heal
May 2021
| Our Twelve Steps
As with an individual, there’s nothing like an inventory to help a home group stay healthy, happy and focused
Passing the Torch
May 2021
| Our Twelve Steps
How a well-meaning mission to preach the “right AA” became a beautiful lesson in tolerance and service
One Primary Purpose
May 2021
| Our Twelve Steps
Their group has hot coffee, donuts, comfy seats and all three shades.
But the most important thing of all is the message they carry
But the most important thing of all is the message they carry
Silver Lining
April 2021
| Fun in Sobriety
As COVID-19 completely alters the way we meet, one member looks for ways to embrace the change
Sealed & Delivered
March 2021
| Making Amends
Write a letter to everyone she owed? How would she ever pay them back? Time for a little faith
Truth works
February 2021
| Sponsorship
Unsure of sponsoring a member inside San Quentin, he decided that honesty would be the way to go
Message of hope
January 2021
| Oldtimers!
I have made many inside friends over these years. During this COVID pandemic, the prisons are closed to visitors, but I found another way to stay in touch.
Welcome To 2020
September 2020
| Living Sober Group
No meeting rooms? Share on camera? Unmute? How will we do this? COVID-19 kicked this old-timer’s program into high gear
CARRY THE MESSAGE PROJECT
The Carry the Message Project focuses on getting Grapevine and La Vina subscriptions to alcoholics in need. It's not necessary to know the recipient! Sponsor a subscription for someone behind bars, in a treatment facility, nursing home, or who is homebound.