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Our 7th Tradition

Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting,
declining outside contributions.


Please send contributions
payable to NE Ohio General Service to:

NE Ohio General Service
P.O. Box 91384
Cleveland, Ohio 44101

Long form of Tradition 7
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.

Suggested Donation Plan
    Since we have active Central & Intergroup Offices in NE Ohio, we suggest that groups practice GSO's suggested 50-30-10-10 plan. To use this plan: first pay your group bills and make sure you have literature on hand for the newcomer. Then subtract off your prudent reserve (for some groups this is nothing at all, they trust their membership to see them through, others hold back 2-3 months rent). The balance is sent to four (4) service entities.

Contribution Addresses
  50% Central or Intergroup Office - check our latest listing here

  30% GSO - payable to General Service Board, mail to:

General Service Office
P.O. Box 459, Grand Central Station
New York, NY 10163


10% NE Ohio Area 54 - payable to NE Ohio General Service, mail to:
NE Ohio General Service
P.O. Box 91384
Cleveland, OH 44101-3384

10% Local District - Contact your GSR, DCM, or Area 54 Registrar



For Further Information Please visit our GSO Web site:

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