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Hooked on Service

June 2022 | Stories by Longtimers!
Once he discovered the world of general service, his spiritual journey really took off

The mop will set you free

June 2022 | Stories by Longtimers!
When he got to AA, he had disappointed everyone and his self-esteem was shot. Sponsor to the rescue!

Love in action

June 2022 | Stories by Longtimers!
I’m sober 56 years now. Due to my poor health, I’m confined to my home, but that doesn’t stop me. I keep this good life going by doing service by phone, email and virtual meetings.

Here & Now

June 2022 | Stories by Longtimers!
Through cancer and COVID, this longtimer finds joy in service and accepting life exactly where it is

Staying green

June 2022 | Stories by Longtimers!
At 81, with 50 years sober, she’s traveled the world both in person and virtually and plans to keep on growing

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

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

PO Box 1980

April 1976
The wonderful work detail

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