One of our
correspondents has drawn our attention to this section of the Last
Mile Foundation website (listed under Funding).
(For some further background on this organisation see here -
and elsewhere on the site by simply putting “Last Mile Foundation”
into the Google search box above)
As may be seen included amongst the many items which the foundation suggests we might like to part with in order to support their objectives is something referred to as “Amends Money” (highlighted).... Now call us old fashioned but we generally believe that Amends Money (or financial amends) are generally best directed towards the injured party ie. those who we have ripped off, financially manipulated or simply mugged! There is some advice pertaining to this subject in the Big Book, Chapter 6, Into Action (and in particular pages 78-79). Strange to say there is absolutely no mention here of this money being diverted to other causes no matter how worthy they might believe themselves to be! And certainly not the Last Mile Foundation!
But here's
a thought! Maybe just keep your cash in your pocket and go to an
AA meeting.... no charge!
Cheerio
The Fellas
(Friends of Alcoholics Anonymous)
PS Our
usual thanks extended to our reporter
