“An Alcoholic Addicts Anonymous group ought never endorse, finance, or lend the AAA name to any outside enterprise, lest problems of money, property, or prestige divert us from our primary purpose.”
This tradition is a compass that keeps the fellowship pure. It cautions us to steer clear of outside entanglements—no matter how noble they seem—because even good intentions can cloud our vision. Endorsements and alliances might fracture trust, or worse, distract us from our true mission: helping those in recovery.
We stay unbound so we can stay focused. So our message isn’t sold—it’s shared. So every newcomer walks into a room with no distractions, no expectations… just hope.