Holy smoke, what now!
May 2017
Nearly half a century ago, our co-founder expressed a few thoughts about young people and inclusiveness
Necessary work
September 2016
Our co-founder looked for the balance between simplicity and necessity to get the job done
What Happens in the Van
May 2016
These service-loving AAs put no breaks on the fun while taking our message on the road
Practice, Practice, Practice
November 2015
The Eleventh Tradition helps one member stay out of the pulpit and keep his focus down on the field
Outside the Circle
November 2015
A member feels uncomfortable as he learns more about one of the prayers we use
The Mysterious Social Director
September 2015
That elegant woman who seemed to know everyone had caught her eye. It was a moment that would last for decades
What a Concept
September 2015
Our Concepts aren’t only for service geeks. A member in New Jersey explains why
Happy, Joyous and Free
July 2015
In 1935, two men met to talk about their drinking and gave birth to a wonderful program
An Afternoon with Bill
July 2015
An old-timer remembers a surprise meeting he had with our co-founder in 1965
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.