Contribute to Support CBIA and AA
Seventh Tradition: Contributions & Self-Support:
The Seventh Tradition states: “Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.” While contributions cover each group’s rent and other expenses, the Seventh Tradition is essential at every level of A.A. service. It is both a privilege and a responsibility for groups and members to ensure that not only their group, but also their intergroup/central office, local services, district, area, and the General Service Office remain self-supporting. This keeps A.A. free of outside influences that might divert us from our primary purpose — to help the alcoholic who still suffers. The amount of our contribution is secondary to the spiritual connection that unites all groups around the world.
Read more: AA Pamphlet F-3: Self Support: Where Money and Spirituality Mix
Our tradition of being self-supporting (which has taught us to be more responsible) does not allow us to accept contributions from anyone who is not a member of Alcoholics Anonymous.
If you contribute using Square or PayPal, you confirm that you are an AA member.
Square: When you click the “Contribute” link below, you will go to a secure Square Payment page and from there you will be guided through the process, offering you several options for how you can contribute.
PayPal: When you click the “Contribute” button below, you will go to a secure PayPal page that allows you to choose how much you wish to contribute and which credit card you wish to use, if you do not already have a Pay Pal account.
In addition to contributing online, you can help Intergroup carry the message in several other ways.
You can stop by the office or send a check to:
Coastal Bend Intergroup Association
3833 South Staples
Office Park South, Suite S-212
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Please mark your check “Contribution”.
Birthday Club: Many members of the Fellowship choose to make a contribution to show their gratitude to A.A. on their birthday. Typically, this is called becoming a member of the Birthday Club. Members contribute a dollar or some multiple for each year of their sobriety annually.
Faithful Givers:There are people who want to give but find it easier to give the same amount monthly over the year. These contributions can be set up through Paypal using your debit card or credit card for automatic monthly withdrawal.
Please Note: CBIA works fully in accord with AA Traditions. Contributions are accepted ONLY from members of the Fellowship. We do not accept outside contributions. Under AA guidelines, individual contributions are not to exceed $7,500 per year.