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. 
Although the amount of our contribution is secondary to the spiritual connection that unites  all groups around the world, we may want to remember that a dollar does not support as many services as it used to .”

-Service Material from the General Service Office

Click here for a list of addresses for sending contributions to GSO, Area or a District.