Hello,
We have a couple of positive pieces of news:
- Reaching Out is back
- WSO Chatsworth is open to the public on a limited basis
Both of these new developments are signs that World Services is gradually recovering from our resource crisis brought about by the pandemic. We are nowhere near where we were prior to March 2020, but we are moving in the right direction.
Reaching Out
We just posted and mailed the January 2023 issue of Reaching Out, a quarterly publication that helps incarcerated addicts connect to the NA program of recovery, enhances H&I efforts, and offers experience from members who have successfully transitioned from the inside to be productive members of society. Issues are posted here: www.na.org/reachingout, and the most recent issue is also posted in a booklet format so that committees can print copies to take into institutions without staples.
World Services has sent copies to all area service committees for which we have a postal address. ASCs can continue receiving paper copies on a quarterly basis by subscribing. Each registered ASC that subscribes is entitled to 12 free copies. We also offer 20-copy bulk subscriptions at $38.05, and free subscriptions for addicts who will be incarcerated for at least six months, through the order form within the magazine. For more information about Reaching Out, email pr@na.org.
We will notify members through NAWS Update emails like this one when new issues are posted online. Sign up for any free NAWS email subscription to receive NAWS Update emails: subscribe@na.org.
WSO open on a limited basis
Beginning next week, our Chatsworth office will be open Thursdays 102 for office tours or to pick up literature. To minimize the number of people in the building at one time, we are offering a self-scheduling calendar. Because our staff numbers are still greatly diminished, this will ensure that we can meet members needs when they are here. If there is a local convention or special event scheduled, we may add additional time slots on those weeks if needed.
We are asking members who intend to order literature while they are in the office to please download and fill out an order form in advance if possible:
https://www.na.org/admin/include/spaw2/uploads/pdf/catalogs/2023%20NAWS%20Order%20Form.pdf
Youll find additional information and a link to the scheduling calendar on the Visit NAWS page listed on the For Our Members dropdown menu: https://www.na.org/?ID=visit-naws.
To everyone who has contributed to World Services: Thank you for helping to make these things possible. Its because of you that we are able to start rebuilding our capacity. Please dont forget about us and the ongoing need to support our efforts. We know that not everyone is in a position to be able to contribute financially, and we appreciate all of the ways members give to NA. Together we can.
Yours in service,
World Board