2218 on Give to the Max Day 11/19/20!

Hope. When many people walk through our doors the first time, they feel like they have lost ALL hope. The Alano Society of Minneapolis, fondly known at 2218, helps rebuild hope. Addicts, alcoholics, and affected family members have been finding a way out of despair with the help of others and meetings. Working the 12 Step model of Alcoholics Anonymous, lives are saved and changed here.

We are the world's longest, continuously  running Alano club.  AA founders Bill W. and Dr. Bob both spoke here as well as Al-Anon co-founder Lois W.  History was made here. Established in 1942, we were the first AA club in the upper Midwest and the origin of many  other AA clubs and treatment centers. Our founder, Pat Cronin, has a unit at Hazelden Betty Ford named after him.

The years have taken a toll on our building and it is now in need of urgent repairs outside of our daily operating budget that is sustained by donations only.  To remain open and help those still in need, as well as to preserve the history of recovery in the upper Midwest, we must seek help from outside our doors. Zoned historical, repairs are more expensive and must meet more stringent requirements.  

--The front porch is experiencing significant rot due to age.  

--The kitchen is in dire need of a complete overhaul to bring it to code and return it to the heart of our facility.

--The original siding on this 1887 mansion also is rotting.  It is recommended we replace the siding on at least two of the three major walls. Many of the cedar shake shingles will require custom bending.

--The two sets of front doors (exterior an interior) also require replacement to historical specifications and are estimated to cost $18,000 per set.

Won't you help us meet the need?  Every dollar counts. Your donation to help repair our building and keep the doors open literally could save a life.