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The Greater New York Metro Intergroup is offering rent assistance to any OA group that wants to return to face-to-face meetings but a financial hardship is standing in the way. Obviously, they’re only offering it to meetings in their area, so don’t go asking ‘em for money! But it’s an interesting idea. Perhaps your intergroup…

Using the tools in a part of my program, which I work to the best of my ability. Some better than most, but that’s a judgement, and I need to stop judging myself and accept where I am at this time. Here goes the list. A familiar late night host’s voice just entered my head:…

Those who donate to the OA World Service Office through its online portal should be getting an invitation to a new interface that will provide several more options. These include letting you change any aspect of your recurring contributions on your own, changing how you want your donations applied to various world service funds, view…

Below is a pdf version of Region 6’s calendar of important dates. It is released — and updated when needed throughout — each year. For users who prefer, all dates are on the Region 6 electronic calendar, which also has dates of workshops, retreats, and other items of interest. Anyone may add events to the…

We are deeply saddened to report that OA’s beloved founder, Rozanne S., passed away peacefully in January at the age of 84. Rozanne began Overeaters Anonymous in California on January 19, 1960, and fulfilled her dream that it become an international organization. We are forever grateful to her for her vision, perseverance, and love, through…

Delegates at the 2013 World Service Business Conference voted to approve the following changes to the Anonymity Statement originally adopted by the 1980 Conference. Please bring this new change to your group. WSBC Policy 1980b (Amended 2013) An anonymity statement was adopted: Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of our program, always ensuring principles before personalities….