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
Who Gets What
April 2021
| Fun in Sobriety
Miffed that his financial advice wasn’t followed, a member learns to let go.
According to Tradition Four, a group can do as they see fit
According to Tradition Four, a group can do as they see fit
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
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.