A Place for 12 Step Recovery Meetings
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the American River Alano (ARA) nonprofit corporation, is to lease and/or purchase real property for the sole purpose of providing a meeting place for 12 Step Recovery groups.
Description of the American River Alano
The American River Alano (ARA) is an outside organization, separate and distinct from any 12 Step Group or treatment facility. We are not a club, and membership is not required to attend meetings.
The meeting facility is primarily supported by membership. Each meeting held at the Alano is conducted by an autonomous group. Each group pays rent to the Alano to help with expenses. Rent contributes just more than half of the Alano’s needs. The remainder must come from membership and/or separate outside donations.
Membership in the American River Alano is independent of membership in any of the 12 Step Groups that use the facilities for their meetings.
Membership is voluntary and open to all. Members include anyone who supports the objectives of the Alano. Dues are $100 per year. The Alano is a non-profit organization and is governed by a Board of volunteer directors elected from the current enrolled members.
Benefits of 12-Step Recovery in the Community:
Safer streets and neighborhoods
Reduce crime-raise property values
Build stronger and healthier communities
Help for family members
Build family and community unity
Carry the message of recovery and hope
Create positive impact
The ARA provides service to the recovery community by:
Keeping the doors open for the next recovery person
Smaller 12 step groups allowing more personal levels of recovery.
Opportunity to self-suppport through “Membership.”
Provides affordable meeting space;
Provide utilities for the groups;
Maintain the building repairs and upkeep;
As a Corporation, we can enter into legal agreements;
Provide a space for fundraising events;
Provide liability insurance for the 12-steps groups meeting at the ARA
