District 12 (San Francisco) Al-Anon groups use their Seventh Tradition donations in the following ways (as determined by each group via group conscience):
To provide for ongoing expenses (such as rent and literature)
To maintain an ample prudent reserve (typically, at least two month’s rent)
To support their group representative’s attendance at the annual area assembly
·To support the services provided by various Al-Anon organizations—District 12 (San Francisco), the Northern California World Service Area (NCWSA), the World Service Organization (WSO), NCWSA Institutions Pink Can Fund, and Alateen
Reminder: Always and for all purposes, Al-Anon is fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.
What Group Treasurers DO
As a group treasurer, you collect your group’s Seventh Tradition donations, distribute your group’s donations, pay your group’s expenses, maintain your group’s financial records, and report periodically to your group.
Typically, groups donate to Al-Anon organizations each quarter. Many groups follow these guidelines:
60% of their donation to District 12 (San Francisco)
20% of their donation to Northern California World Service Area (NCWSA)
20% of their donation to World Service Organization (NCWSA)
Please note: The District also donates to the Northern California World Service Area and the World Service Organization.
How TO Donate from A group to AN Al-Anon Organization
When you donate from your group to an Al-Anon organization (District 12, Alateen, NCWSA, Pink Can Fund, or WSO), you must identify your group—to ensure that your group is credited with the donation.
For identification, use your group’s WSO number and meeting name. For example, online (in the “Write a note” field )or on a check (in the memo line), specify your group’s WSO number and meeting name.
If you aren’t sure what your meeting’s WSO number is, see the WSO meeting list. If you need assistance, email or call the district office (415-834-9940).
Also, provide your contact information, so the organization to which you’re donating can contact you—in case there’s a problem or a question.
The donation process varies, depending upon which organization is receiving the donation.
District 12: San Francisco
Donate via the District 12 website or by check or money order: For donations by check or money order, designate the payee as District 12 AFG and mail to the following address:
District 12 Al-Anon Family Groups, Inc
870 Market St., Ste. 1169
San Francisco, CA 94102
Alateen
Follow the instructions that are detailed on the District 12 website. In the “Write a note” field (if donating online) or on the memo line (if donating by check), specify “Donation for Alateen.”
Northern California World Service Area (NCWSA)
Follow the instructions that are detailed on the NCWSA website. You can donate in various ways, such as via the website, by check, or electronically.
Pink Can Fund: Hospitals and Institutions
Follow the instructions that are detailed on the NCWSA website. You can donate in various ways, such as by credit card, by check, or electronically.
Al-Anon World Service Office (WSO)
Follow the instructions that are detailed on the WSO website. You can donate in various ways, such as by credit card, by check, or electronically.