We are self supporting
Through Our Own Contributions
Tradition 7 of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.
“SELF-SUPPORTING alcoholics? Who ever heard of such a thing? Yet we find that’s what we have to be. This principle is telling evidence of the profound change that A.A. has wrought in all of us. Everybody knows that active alcoholics scream that they have no troubles money can’t cure. Always, we’ve had our hands out. Time out of mind we’ve been dependent upon somebody, usually moneywise. When a society composed entirely of alcoholics says it’s going to pay its bills, that’s really news.”
–Twelve Steps And Twelve Traditions, 7th Tradition, page 161
How Much Groups Contributed to VSC
Clck the button to see what your group has contributed to Valley Service Center this past year. Thank you for your contributions.
What does your contribution pay for?
24/7 Hotline Service
funds Valley Service Center Office
Supplies books and phamplets
provide online access to meetings
Pays our trusted servants
How has AA changed your life?
I GOT a life! I didn’t know this life was available for someone like me, I’m no one special nor do I have any special skills, and yet for as awesome as it is – I still believe the best is yet to come.”
~ Anonymous
“Initially, I was indecisive about attending AA meetings: I was used to managing life challenges on my own and couldn’t imagine that sobriety was at all possible. But I have been astonished at all that has changed. When I joined AA, I felt a pervasive sense of stuckness, suffering, isolation, regret, self-pity, and self-sabotage. Over time, I have come to experience a greater sense of peace, physical and mental health, resilience, community, and authenticity in my relationships with others. AA has completely transformed my life for the better, and I am grateful whenever I have the opportunity to give new members the support that was given to me.” ~ Kevin G.
“Initially, I was indecisive about attending AA meetings: I was used to managing life challenges on my own and couldn’t imagine that sobriety was at all possible. But I have been astonished at all that has changed. When I joined AA, I felt a pervasive sense of stuckness, suffering, isolation, regret, self-pity, and self-sabotage. Over time, I have come to experience a greater sense of peace…” ~ Kim G.
Suggested Contribution Breakdown
60% to Valley Service Center
6500 Dublin Blvd, Ste. 216
(2nd Floor)
Dublin CA 94568
30% to AA General Service Office
Post Office Box 2407,
James A Farley Station,
New York, NY 10116
5% to CNCA
Treasurer CNCA
1390 N. McDowell Blvd
Suite G – 339
Petaluma, CA 94954
5% to District 70
Alameda South
PO Box 3412 Hayward, CA 94544