actions you can take to support recovery in our community

Since 1980, our mission has been to provide the greater Birmingham area recovery community with a clean and safe environment to hold 12-Step meetings, and to gather socially in the spirit of recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. We feel it is important to organize and hold ongoing social activities & functions for members to enjoy. Our goal is to use all funds over operating expenses to improve the clubhouse, or move to another location if we must. 

Like many nonprofits and service organizations, JAFI was hard hit financially by COVID restrictions. JAFI stayed closed for periods to be compliant with local guidelines, particularly given the small physical space. Our income was limited, specifically from meeting group rent and coffee/beverage sales, which meant operating at a deficit. Our core monthly operating expenses (including rent, utilities, and payroll) are ~$6500+ per month. Our current income from operations is NOT sufficient to cover those costs. Even during "normal" years, JAFI has always relied on donations to help make ends meet. Your donations may be tax deductible as JAFI is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. 

 JAFI Average Monthly Expenses: 

·  Rent                                                                         540.00

·  Waste Management                                                   169.79

·  Brinks Home Security                                                  62.34

·  Spectrum                                                                  190.00

·  Birmingham Water Works                                           240.00

·  Spire Energy                                                             225.00

·  Alabama Power                                                         250.00

·  ADP Payroll, Taxes and Fees                                     3200.00

·  Neon One Customer Relations Management                  95.67

·  GoDaddy Web Hosting                                                 64.67

·  Rotorooter                                                                200.00

·  Supplies                                                                   800.00 

TOTAL                                                                   $6,037.47

Many of you have relied on JAFI for recovery over the years, even if you may not have been there for a meeting or coffee in recent times. We hope that you will be able to support JAFI in its "recovery" during this challenging time.   We recognize that some people may be in a position to give more than others, and we will continue to be grateful for all donations, regardless of how large or small.
 

We have multiple ways to donate online with VISA/MC. You may also pay in person at our coffee bar where we accept cash, checks, VISA/MC, and spare change. We no longer accept PayPal or live chickens.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our manager, Chris J. or any of our board members. 

(Stay tuned!)

Annual Membership of twelve months for the cost of eleven months plus a Coffee Card!