Contributions to H&I Santa Cruz are used to bring the message and tools of Alcoholics Anonymous to individuals still suffering from alcoholism in corrections and treatment facilities.
Although the distribution of H&I funds may vary by a percentage point or two from year to year, 100% of pink can H&I contributions are used in the following manner in 2024
14% for the purchase of AA-approved materials for distribution at no charge to individuals inside corrections and treatment facilities in Santa Cruz County.
8% for security and background clearance for Santa Cruz County volunteers to carry the message into correctional facilities
76% Sent to Northern California Hospital and Institution Committee to carry the word to corrections and treatment facilities in Northern California.
2% to pay for Santa Cruz H&I Committee meeting facilities and website hosting.
The Santa Cruz H&I treasurer provides a public report of finances during the H&I Committee meeting held the fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:00 PM. This meeting is open to the public.
For individual and group contributions, please make your checks payable to “Santa Cruz H&I #73” and mail to:
P.O. Box 5131
Santa Cruz, CA 95063-5131
Alternatively, you may make contributions direclty to the Northern California Hospital and Institution Committee via their website noting your group is in area 73. If you are sending in an AA group contribution, please be sure to include the Group Name in full, meeting time, and group number. If you are unsure please contact the central office at:
831-475-5782
Monday – Friday between 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.