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December 2025
There are several ways to give:
Mail your contribution to our office at 1600 Corporate Landing Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23454, USA
Visit the Contributions page on our website at al-anon.org/contributions and contribute via PayPal or by credit card
Use the Contributions tab on the Al‑Anon Family Groups Mobile App to contribute electronically via Apple Pay or Google Pay
Your Year-End Opportunity for Giving
As the year draws to a close, we are reminded of the many ways your generous support has allowed us to carry the message of hope to the suffering families and friends of alcoholics. Al‑Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. (AFG, Inc.) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Therefore, individual contributions made directly to the organization are tax-deductible. Please consult your tax accountant on how to claim tax-deductible contributions on your tax return. As we wrap up the year, please remember AFG, Inc. when planning your year-end Seventh Tradition contributions.
“With sufficient membership contributions, Al‑Anon will always be there for families and friends of alcoholics.” Paths to Recovery (B-24) p. 193
The Al‑Anon Family Groups History Bundle (K-75) includes:
Many Voices, One Journey (B-31)
The Al-Anon Family Groups – Classic Edition (B-5)
Alcoholism, The Family Disease (P-4)
This discounted set is just $25 US and includes free shipping.
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Al-Anon’s 75th anniversary is coming up in 2026, and now you can follow the fascinating story of our fellowship’s beginnings and development through the years and revisit one of our first pamphlets with the Al‑Anon Family Groups History Bundle (K-75) with free shipping
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Visit al-anon.org/shop to explore our literature today!
Inside Al-Anon Articles
Free Resources for Public Outreach
Is your group or committee excited to start public outreach but doesn’t know where to start? Did you know Al-Anon offers free, downloadable literature that can be used for public outreach?
Some helpful resources include:
- Are You Troubled by Someone’s Drinking? (S-17) A simple 20-question leaflet to help individuals determine if Al-Anon might be right for them.
- Fact Sheet for Professionals (S-37E) Ideal for counselors, healthcare providers, educators, and other professionals seeking to understand the family disease of alcoholism and how Al-Anon can help.
- Al‑Anon Faces Alcoholism (AFAM) Al‑Anon’s outreach magazine helps families and friends of alcoholics learn about Al‑Anon and is a valuable resource for professionals seeking to refer clients or patients to the program.
Visit al-anon.org/free-downloads to explore and download your free materials today.
Hidden Gems of Public Outreach
Al-Anon offers a wide range of public outreach materials—some well-known, others less familiar but equally impactful. These lesser-known pamphlets address specific audiences and situations, helping carry Al-Anon’s message to a wider audience. Go to al‑anon.org/shop to explore these essential service tools designed to reach those who often go unseen yet deeply need our support:
- Alcoholics, Their Families, and the Judicial System (S-65ES & S-65EF)
- What Happens after Treatment? (P-81ES & P-81EF)
- Living in a Shelter (P-82ES & P-82EF)
- Al-Anon’s Path to Recovery—Al-Anon Family Groups Welcome Native Americans/Aboriginals (S-67)
- Al-Anon Family Groups Welcome …African Americans, …African Canadians, …All People of Color (S-68)