The 7th Tradition

Every S.L.A.A. Group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.

In financial matters, Tradition Seven states that Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous is self-supporting at all levels. What this means is that neither the Group, the Intergroup, nor F.W.S. accepts outside contributions.

To help support S.L.A.A.'s essential services…
We suggest the 60/40 contribution plan to Groups.

How the 60/40 way works:

After a Group's regular expenses are met (rent, literature, F.W.S. delegate travel fund, and prudent reserve funds), remaining amounts may be distributed as follows or whatever suits local needs:

60% to Local Intergroup

Provides services which may include:

• Maintaining telephone service for 12 Step calls and inquiries;
• Distributing literature and meeting information to newcomers;
• Arranging special events;
• Publishing newsletters and local meeting lists;
• Facilitating S.L.A.A. literature sales;
• Coordinating group activities;
• Responding to local public information requests.

40% to Fellowship-Wide Services

Provides services which may include:

• Maintaining the F.W.S. Office;
• Supporting Group and Intergroup directories;
• Providing assistance and starter kits to new Groups and Intergroups;
• Publishing S.L.A.A. literature, the F.W.S. Newsletter and theJournal;
• Producing and shipping nearly one hundred thousand pieces of S.L.A.A. literature a year;
• Sponsoring the Annual Business Conference/Meeting;
• Helping lone members and those in institutions;
• Carrying the S.L.A.A. message through public information and cooperation with professionals.

Learn More

For more information about the 60/40 way, please view the free pamphlet, Supporting S.L.A.A. the 60/40 Way.