About Preserving the Message

A Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Corporation

Preserving the Message is a grassroots endeavor which began in 2017, disbanded, and then restarted in 2021. As it is not attached to any service entity, 7th Tradition funds are not available to pay for the costs associated with purchasing equipment required to digitize documents, reformat audio recordings, reimburse those of us who incur travel expenses in the course of gathering history, performing interviews, and giving presentations, and build & maintain the website. 

We agreed to undergo the process of turning the Preserving the Message Committee into a not for profit so we could be eligible to apply for grants and accept donations to cover our operating costs. 

All Board members and Committee members are serving Preserving the Message in voluntary capacities only.

preservingthemessage.org is a resource for anyone who wants:

• information on the history of Narcotics Anonymous.
• To learn archival skills and techniques.
• A repository for Zonal, Regional, Metro, Area, group, and member archives.
• To collaborate on NA history research projects.

We do this by providing:

• Access to a curated, searchable library of documents, images, and media files that are open to the public.
• Resources to educate, guide, and promote preservation of NA history.
• Opportunities for collaboration.