Always Hope
July 2023
| Annual Prison Issue
An oldtimer shares some things he’s learned to keep his head above water on the long, sober swim
Come one Come all!
July 2023
| Annual Prison Issue
Brewing a Resentment
July 2023
| Annual Prison Issue
To do his 90 in 90, a newcomer starts a meeting at a church. But why wasn’t the priest providing more coffee?
Fear no more
July 2023
| Annual Prison Issue
Asking his Higher Power to remove the thing that ruled his life for years took some surprising humbling action
With Pen & Hope
July 2023
| Annual Prison Issue
With letters and calls, she walked her through the Steps and on the way to a new life
Gladly Out of My Way
July 2023
| Annual Prison Issue
Helping members get to meetings not only gives her a spiritual high but also some beautiful friendships
Bringing Us Hope
July 2023
| Annual Prison Issue
A former lifer, now sober and released, returns to prison. But this time he’s there to give back
Growing Stronger
July 2023
| Annual Prison Issue
A California sponsorship program is taking flight, helping more and more incarcerated members each day
Slice of Life
July 2023
| Annual Prison Issue
Sponsoring guys in prison is a real treat for his soul, but watching them get out and help others is like getting a whole pizza
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.