Bright Spot in a Crisis
October 2020
| Money and Sobriety
How the new world of virtual meetings gave one member a more powerful connection to the Fellowship
From a Distance
October 2020
| Money and Sobriety
As the COVID crisis continues, she’s more determined than ever to help reach out any way she can
World’s best coffee guy
October 2020
| Money and Sobriety
The new cookie king was about to learn a valuable lesson regarding his group’s prudent reserve
Thief!
October 2020
| Money and Sobriety
My home group’s treasurer announced that she had spent the entire treasury on herself, including the prudent reserve.
Many group members went berserk.
Many group members went berserk.
Why we give
October 2020
| Money and Sobriety
A former Intergroup treasurer shares how AA changed the way he thinks about money and giving back
Big Book, Coffeepot & Me
October 2020
| Money and Sobriety
For the first two months, I’d show up Wednesday nights at the appointed time, unlock the space, make coffee and sit there and read. After an hour, I’d dump the coffee.
Time to Up My Game
October 2020
| Money and Sobriety
The first 11 Steps had transformed his life. Now it was time for Step Twelve
I’m here we’re here
August 2019
| African-American Alcoholics in AA
A long-time African-American member tells his story and encourages others to get involved beyond the group
Special workers
August 2019
| African-American Alcoholics in AA
Why we pay people for certain jobs, but not for Twelfth Step work
Hearing my story
August 2019
| African-American Alcoholics in AA
A surprise call from a fellow member reminds her how much Grapevine has helped her
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