who runs it
organizations running this strategy · 1
what it looks like in practice
activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Conduct educational workshops on recovery and sponsorship AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS OF ARIZONAdirect serviceDelivers multi-part workshop series on key aspects of Al-Anon recovery, including the role of sponsorship, working the 12 Steps, and service in recovery, with past series held from 2019 to 2020 and delivered via web conferencing to expand access.
- Facilitate Al-Anon and Alateen support meetings and services AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS OF ARIZONAdirect serviceOffers ongoing support to individuals affected by someone else's drinking through Al-Anon and Alateen programs, including maintaining local Information Service locations and Literature Distribution Centers across Arizona to connect individuals with meeting information and resources.
- Financial Management and Self-Support AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS OF ARIZONAcapacity buildingMaintains and publishes year-end financial information and operates as a self-supporting organization by accepting financial contributions exclusively from Al-Anon members. The organization also accepts one-time memorial contributions from non-member individuals defined as 'family' with a close relationship of loving care and concern, up to $500.
- Host annual conventions for Al-Anon and Alateen members AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS OF ARIZONAdirect serviceOrganizes an annual state-level convention for Al-Anon and Alateen family groups, such as the 2025 Arizona convention which hosted 325 attendees from diverse backgrounds, including international participants.
- Manage financial self-sufficiency and transparency AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS OF ARIZONAcapacity buildingOperates as a self-supporting organization by accepting financial contributions only from Al-Anon members and maintains transparency through the publication of year-end financial information.
- Operating Information Service and Literature Distribution Centers AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS OF ARIZONAdirect serviceOperates local Al-Anon Information Service locations and multiple Information Service and Literature Distribution Centers across Arizona to connect individuals with meeting information and support Al-Anon/Alateen groups, including an after-hours volunteer call back service.
- Organizing Conventions and Workshops AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS OF ARIZONAdirect serviceOrganizes an annual convention for Al-Anon and Alateen family groups, such as the 2025 Arizona Al-Anon/Alateen Convention with 325 attendees. The organization also conducts workshops, including a multi-part series on sponsorship in Al-Anon, and a workshop on how service accelerates recovery, delivered via web conferencing to a global audience.
- Provide multilingual and after-hours support services AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS OF ARIZONAdirect serviceExpands access to support by offering Spanish-language Al-Anon meetings in Phoenix, Arizona, and maintaining an after-hours volunteer call back service through designated regional centers.
- Providing Al-Anon Program Support AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS OF ARIZONAdirect serviceOffers support to individuals affected by someone else's drinking through the Al-Anon program, including Spanish-language meetings in Phoenix, Arizona.