Why do members contribute?

Al-Anon's Seventh Tradition states that every group should be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions. Member contributions keep meetings, literature, and local services available at no cost to newcomers.

How do I make a financial contribution to Al-Anon Suffolk?

Use the "Make a financial contribution" button on this page. Contributions support the Al-Anon Suffolk Information Service and its local outreach across the county.

Does Al-Anon accept funding from non-members or outside organizations?

No. By the Seventh Tradition, Al-Anon declines outside contributions and is supported entirely by its own members. This keeps the fellowship independent and free of outside influence.

Is there a fee to attend Al-Anon meetings?

No. Al-Anon has no dues or fees. Meetings pass a voluntary basket and members give what they can — but nothing is ever required to attend.

Are there ways to help besides financial contributions?

Yes, by doing service! Use the "Volunteer" button on this page to find ways to give your time to Al-Anon Suffolk. Service beyond the group level is one of the ways to aid recovery, as stated in Step 12, which says “Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.”

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Tradition Seven: Every group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.

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Individual Contribution

Group Contribution

Quarterly ISR Meeting -- Pass the Basket

Frequently Asked Questions

Al-Anon's Seventh Tradition states that every group should be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions. Member contributions keep meetings, literature, and local services available at no cost to newcomers.
Use the "Make a financial contribution" button on this page. Contributions support the Al-Anon Suffolk Information Service and its local outreach across the county.
No. By the Seventh Tradition, Al-Anon declines outside contributions and is supported entirely by its own members. This keeps the fellowship independent and free of outside influence.
No. Al-Anon has no dues or fees. Meetings pass a voluntary basket and members give what they can — but nothing is ever required to attend.
Yes, by doing service! Use the "Volunteer" button on this page to find ways to give your time to Al-Anon Suffolk. Service beyond the group level is one of the ways to aid recovery, as stated in Step 12, which says “Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.”