April's Planning Committee Meeting changed to Apr 27, from 4-6pm | Zoom ID: 83538549264
April's Planning Committee Meeting changed to Apr 27, from 4-6pm | Zoom ID: 83538549264
the Blue Box FUND
Together we can expand access to recovery literature in jails across Minnesota.
Together we can expand access to recovery literature in jails across Minnesota.
Together we can expand access to recovery literature in jails across Minnesota.
Who we impact
Do you know someone in jail because of drug use?
8,275
Total people incarcerated in Minnesota in 2024 alone!
Total people incarcerated in Minnesota in 2024 alone!
1,323
People incarcerated for drugs last year. That’s 18% of all Minnesota jail admissions in 2024.
People incarcerated for drugs last year. That’s 18% of all Minnesota jail admissions in 2024.
Many people in jails want recovery literature but can’t get it.
By providing Narcotics Anonymous books, we can help people find hope and build new lives.
Who we impact
Do you know someone in jail because of drug use?
8,275
Total people incarcerated in Minnesota in 2024 alone!
1,323
People incarcerated for drugs last year. That’s 18% of all Minnesota jail admissions in 2024.
Many people in jails want recovery literature but can’t get it.
By providing Narcotics Anonymous books, we can help people find hope and build new lives.
Our strategy
Step 1
Needs assessment
Identify how many of Minnesota’s 77 county jails currently provide recovery literature, and a strategy for getting books inside them.
Step 2
NA Collaboration
Work closely with Narcotics Anonymous and the Minnesota Department of Corrections to get recovery literature into jails.
$12K
Fundraising Goal
Fundraising Goal
Step 3
Access to Literature
Make sure every incarcerated person who wants recovery literature can easily get it.
3+
Basic Text books per jail
Basic Text books per jail
3+
Just for Today meditation books per jail
Just for Today meditation books per jail
77
County jails
County jails
462+
Total books
Total books
Our strategy
Step 1
Needs assessment
Identify how many of Minnesota’s 77 county jails currently provide recovery literature, and a strategy for getting books inside them.
Step 2
NA Collaboration
Work closely with Narcotics Anonymous and the Minnesota Department of Corrections to get recovery literature into jails.
Step 3
Access to Literature
Make sure every incarcerated person who wants recovery literature can easily get it.
3+
Basic Text books per jail
3+
Just for Today meditation books per jail
77
County jails
462+
Total books
Ways to get involved
Coming soon!
Coming soon!
Stay tuned for updates on how to get involved.
Bridge the Gap
Add your name to support someone leaving prison
Add your name to support someone leaving prison
Join NA Minnesota’s “Bridge the Gap” list to help people in recovery transition back into the community. Volunteers typically receive one call per year.
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Get your MNNAC 33 Tickets
Together we thrive • Full registration ticket
Get full access to the convention with this all-weekend pass, including standard workshops.
$60
Early bird price available for limited time.
Get your MNNAC 33 Tickets
Together we thrive • Full registration ticket
Get full access to the convention with this all-weekend pass, including standard workshops.
$60
Early bird price available for limited time.