Public Outreach Committee – Next Meeting

[ April 30, 2012; 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Have you been wanting to to get more involved, do some service work?  This may be your opportunity to do just that.  Come to a Public Outreach Committee meeting of the Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups of Oakland County and discover how you can share your experience, strength and hope to help spread the Al-Anon message. Whether [...]
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Do you attend a church, temple, mosque or other place of worship? Have you given a copy of the “Open Letter to Spiritual Leaders” to the person or persons who operate your house of worship? You can download the letter from the Oakland County AFG website (oaklandafg.org). Whether you deliver it in person, email it, snail-mail it, or slip it under the office door, you will be providing your spiritual leader with an invaluable resource to help others who are searching for hope and serenity.  And while you’re at it, why not ask if Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature (CAL) can be placed in your church, temple, mosque, etc., as a resource for members and visitors. Many houses of worship have literature racks or community bulletin boards. Free and low-cost literature is available from our office in Waterford. You can also speak to your Group Representative about getting literature, bookmarks, and meeting lists.

Does your place of worship have a bulletin or newsletter? Why not ask if they will put in a line or two about Al-Anon? For an electronic copy of a short ad, email outreach@oaklandafg.org.

There are dozens of ways to share the message… in the schools, in the courts, in treatment facilities, and in our daily lives. For more ideas on how to help, call Public Outreach @ 248-706-1020, or email us at the address above. This season, with all the rushing around to find the perfect gift, let’s not forget the gift of hope. It may be the least expensive gift you give this year, but without question, it will be the most valuable and enduring.

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