This Beautiful Thing
January 2022
| Beginners
Being present and working the program has given her a joy for life and a deeper sense of purpose
The Front Lines
January 2022
| Beginners
Dimly lit rooming houses, emergency rooms, even rooftops— he keeps reaching out. And once in a good while they reach back
We are one
January 2022
| Beginners
Once too unique for AA, he now sees how much we’re the same and how much we need each other
My Time on The Hump
January 2022
| Beginners
Road trips, coffeepots, Steps and donuts—a member recalls the journey he took with his first sponsor
Mission accomplished
February 2021
| Sponsorship
A trip to help a sick sponsee becomes a powerful reminder of the message and love we get to pass on
All Aboard
February 2021
| Sponsorship
General service is like being in the middle of the boat. And the more he participates, the bigger the boat gets
Speaking up
February 2021
| Sponsorship
After much work in sobriety, she now has courage and a voice. Tradition Two helps show her the way
We Never Give Up
February 2021
| Sponsorship
A man from Nepal reminds him that we don’t have the power to get people sober. We just hope and keep reaching out
Truth works
February 2021
| Sponsorship
Unsure of sponsoring a member inside San Quentin, he decided that honesty would be the way to go
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.