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LAMBDA PHOENIX CENTER
Phoenix, AZ · EIN 860687497 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · lambdaphx.org
revenue
$71K
expenses
$56K
net assets
$184K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Provide a Safe Place for 12-Step Meetings to be held, particularly catering to the LGBTQ+ community but open to Everyone and there are many non LGBTQ attendees. We Host over 100 different 12 step meetings a month including, AA, NA, CMA, Gambler's Anonymous, AL-Anon and more. There are no fees or dues required but baskets are passed at meetings for free will donations to help cover expenses and people also have the option to become Members by contributing as little as $5.00 per month directly to Lambda.

profile · synthesized from sources

LAMBDA PHOENIX CENTER is a recovery community organization in Phoenix, Arizona, providing a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies seeking support for substance use and behavioral addictions. Founded in 1991, it emerged from the need for GLBT members of Alcoholics Anonymous to find acceptance and safety in recovery spaces. The center hosts multiple 12-step meetings daily, serving as a hub for peer-led recovery programs.

named programs · 9 · from sources

what they call their work

AA CASUAL NOONERS
Daily noon Alcoholics Anonymous meetings featuring readings from AA literature followed by group discussion
AA HAPPY HOUR
Evening AA meetings focused on reading and discussing the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous
AA SPIRITUAL TRANSITION
AA meetings specifically for transgender, non-binary, gender non-conforming, queer individuals and allies
AL ANON WORKING ON IT
Al-Anon meetings for friends and family members affected by someone else's drinking
CMA NEW HOPE
Crystal Meth Anonymous meetings offering literature and speaker sessions for recovery from crystal meth addiction
CoDA Why Not Me
Co-Dependents Anonymous meetings focused on developing healthy relationships
NA MGLA (More Gratitude Less Attitude)
Narcotics Anonymous meetings with rotating formats including literature discussion, topic sticks, and speaker shares
Queer Dharma Phoenix
Recovery Dharma meetings using Buddhist meditation and community practices to support recovery from addiction
SLAA Your Next Level
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous meetings addressing love addiction, anorexia, and related issues through rotating topics
activities · 1 group

what they do

  • 12-Step and Peer-Led Recovery Meetings 11 activities
    • Host Guided Meditation and Sound Bath Sessions
      The organization hosts weekly guided meditation and sound bath sessions specifically focused on the 11th Step of Alcoholics Anonymous.
    • Host Guided Meditation and Sound Bath Sessions
      The organization hosts weekly guided meditation and sound bath sessions specifically focused on the 11th Step of Alcoholics Anonymous.
    • Host Peer-Led Recovery Dharma Meetings
      The organization hosts Queer Dharma Phoenix, a peer-led recovery dharma meeting that integrates Buddhist practices, meditation, personal inquiry, and community support to address addiction.
    • Host Peer-Led Recovery Dharma Meetings
      The organization hosts Queer Dharma Phoenix, a peer-led recovery dharma meeting that utilizes Buddhist practices, principles, meditation, personal inquiry, and community to address addiction.
    • Host Peer-Led Recovery Dharma Meetings
      The organization hosts Queer Dharma Phoenix, a peer-led recovery dharma meeting that integrates Buddhist practices, meditation, and community principles to address addiction.
    • Host Queer Dharma Phoenix Meetings
      Hosts Queer Dharma Phoenix, a peer-led recovery dharma meeting that utilizes Buddhist practices and principles, meditation, personal inquiry, and community to address addiction.
    • Host Specialized 12-Step Recovery Meetings
      Offers specialized 12-step recovery meetings, including AA meetings for transgender, non-binary, queer, and allied individuals, AA Big Book Cross Talk meetings, AA guided meditation and sound bath sessions, AA topic-based discussions, CMA newcomer literature meetings, and AA "The Acid Test" and "Reality Group" online meetings for the LGBTQ community.
    • Provide 12-Step Recovery Meetings
      The organization hosts over 30 in-person and online 12-step recovery meetings per week, totaling more than 33,000 individual meetings in 2024, for various addictions including alcohol, crystal meth, and sex and love addiction. These meetings include specific formats such as Big Book discussions, topic-based discussions, speaker meetings, and literature-focused sessions, and cater to diverse groups including the LGBTQ community and newcomers.
    • Provide 12-Step Recovery Meetings
      The organization hosts over 30 in-person and online 12-step recovery meetings per week, totaling more than 33,000 individual meetings in 2024, for various addictions including alcohol, crystal meth, and sex and love addiction. These meetings include specific formats like Big Book discussions, topic-based discussions, speaker meetings, and literature-focused sessions, catering to diverse groups including the LGBTQ community and newcomers.
    • Provide 12-Step Recovery Meetings
      Hosts over 30 diverse 12-step recovery meetings per week, including Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), and Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA), providing over 33,000 individual meetings annually. These meetings are free and supported by member contributions.
    • Provide 12-Step Recovery Meetings
      The organization hosts over 30 in-person and online 12-step recovery meetings per week, totaling more than 33,000 individual meetings in 2024, for various addictions including alcohol, crystal meth, and sex and love addiction. These meetings include specific formats like Big Book discussions, topic-based discussions, speaker meetings, and literature-focused sessions, catering to diverse groups including the LGBTQ community and newcomers.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$71K
Contributions & grants$32K45%
Program service revenue$35K49%
Investment income$2140%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$56K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$5K
balance sheet
Total assets$478K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$184K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue +11.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 4
  • George Peters — Treasurer / Director
  • James Taylor — President / Director
  • Marc Unrein — Secretary / Director
  • Robin Engler — Vice President / Director
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • AA Intergroup Partner — Provides a link to AA Intergroup's global online meetings directory.
  • Alcoholics Anonymous Partner — LAMBDA PHOENIX CENTER hosts or facilitates access to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings as part of its services.
  • Crystal Meth Anonymous Network — LAMBDA PHOENIX CENTER hosts or affiliates with Crystal Meth Anonymous as part of its recovery services.
  • Ong Ko Met Association Partner — Negotiated with to purchase their building and adjoining lot.