What the 7th Tradition Contribution Means on the MA District 28 Site

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The 7th Tradition contribution on the Marijuana Anonymous (MA) District 28 site is a voluntary donation that supports the group and its services. The site lists "Make a 7th tradition contribution" as a separate page, and it also includes an "About Tradition Seven" page, so the contribution is tied to MA's Seventh Tradition rather than to any fee for attending phone meetings. The site does not state amounts, payment methods, or whether a login is required, so those details should be checked on the contribution page itself.

What the Seventh Tradition Is

In the Twelve Traditions of Marijuana Anonymous, the Seventh Tradition holds that each group should be self-supporting and decline outside contributions. In practice, this means the fellowship is funded by the people who use it, not by outside organizations. The District 28 site reflects this by giving members and visitors a dedicated way to contribute.

What the Contribution Supports

The site's structure shows the kinds of services a district handles. District 28 describes itself as offering "over 35 phone meetings a week," and its menu includes meeting scripts, chair guidelines, meeting numbers, safety support, service positions, and general service (GC) agendas and minutes. A district-level contribution helps pay for the infrastructure behind that activity, such as phone meeting lines and the tools that keep meetings running. The site does not itemize how funds are allocated, so treat this as the general purpose of a district 7th Tradition rather than a published budget.

Who It Is For and Whether It Is Required

The contribution is for anyone who wants to support MA District 28's services. It is not a condition of participation: the site's phone meetings are presented as open to anyone with "a desire to stop using marijuana (cannabis)," and nothing on the page ties attendance to giving. Newcomers who are unsure about the program are not expected to contribute; the tradition is about members sustaining the fellowship.

How to Find the Contribution Page

  1. Go to ma-phone.org.
  2. In the site menu, select "Make a 7th tradition contribution."
  3. Review the instructions on that page before giving.

The site does not publish the contribution amounts, accepted payment platforms, or any account requirements, so confirm those on the page before proceeding. If you want context on why the tradition exists, the "About Tradition Seven" page in the same menu covers it.

Related Resources on the Site

If your interest is in meetings rather than donating, the same menu links to "How to Participate," a "Newcomer FAQ," meeting schedules, and speaker tapes. These are the pages to read first if you are deciding whether to join a phone meeting.