How to Contribute Funds to Area 36
In keeping with A.A.’s Seventh Tradition of self-support, the Southern Minnesota Area Assembly (Area 36) accepts contributions only from A.A. groups and members. Questions about contributions and Area 36 finances should go to our Treasurer at treasurer@area36.org.
To contribute, please first answer this question. Are you a member of Alcoholics Anonymous?
How to Contribute Funds to the General Service Office
Mail-in contributions to the General Service Office (GSO) in New York should now be sent to this new address:
Post Office Box 2407
James A Farley Station
New York, NY 10116-2407
See this announcement from GSO for more information.
Additional Resources About Tradition 7 and A.A. Finances
Tradition 7 (Short Form)
“Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.”
Tradition 7 (Long Form)
“The A.A. groups themselves ought to be fully supported by the voluntary contributions of their own members. We think that each group should soon achieve this ideal; that any public solicitation of funds using the name of Alcoholics Anonymous is highly dangerous, whether by groups, clubs, hospitals, or other outside agencies; that acceptance of large gifts from any source, or of contributions carrying any obligation whatever, is unwise. Then too, we view with much concern those A.A. treasuries which continue, beyond prudent reserves, to accumulate funds for no stated A.A. purpose. Experience has often warned us that nothing can so surely destroy our spiritual heritage as futile disputes over property, money, and authority.”