Alano Club of Portland

Mission

Founded in 1947, The Alano Club of Portland's cost-free programming makes recovery possible, accessible, and sustainable. We ensure that anyone who is in or seeking recovery from substance use and mental health disorders has free, low-barrier access to the resources, community, and practical support they need. We believe there are as many pathways to recovery as there are individuals pursuing it, and that no one heals alone.

Bottom Line

Oregon is second in the nation in substance use and misuse among adults and adolescents.

Oregon is dead last in the nation in availability of treatment and services for people facing addiction.

The oldest and largest Recovery Community Organization in the nation, the Alano Club serves over 10,000 people every month through innovative programming including: mutual-aid support meetings; fitness and wellness programming; cooking and arts classes and cultural events; peer-delivered services; practical skill-building and self-efficacy enhancing workshops; naloxone distribution (the largest non-governmental program in the state) and compassionate overdose response trainings.

Through evidence-based, community-driven programming and collaborative work with local and national partners like Miracles Club, El Jardin, Diverge, Blanchet House, Central City Concern, Boulder Care, Pearl Jam, and many others, the Alano Club offers free, trauma-informed resources, services and supports to anyone in or seeking recovery (however they define it) from substance use and mental health disorders. 

Between July, 2024 and June, 2026 the Alano Club lost 30% of its operational income due to reductions in funding at the municipal, state and federal levels. The need in Oregon for organizations like the Alano Club has never been greater, nor has the need for support from donors to help us continue providing these life-saving resources.

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“My recovery started at the Alano Club, and I joined the board of directors because the Alano Club does innovative, inspiring work in the communities I feel deeply connected to. Being a board member has allowed me to feel even more connected to the sober community in Portland, and to continue to use my platform to help others find that same connection in their own recovery.” —Gregory Gourdet, Alano Club of Portland Board of Directors

Incentives

Nov. 1: In addition to the Big Give Day, the first 25 donors to our campaign will receive a free bag of our Recovery Roast, a collaboration with local roaster Dear Francis.

Nov 10: All donors of $10 or more on this day will be automatically entered to win a $75 gift certificate from the Yo Store.

Nov. 17: All donors of $10 or more on this day will automatically be entered to win a $100 gift card from Scotch Lodge.

Nov. 27 - Dec. 1: All donors of $10 or more during this period will be automatically entered to win a guitar from Thunder Road Guitars ($6,000 value) & an amplifier from Greer Amps ($999 value). 

Dec. 15: All donors of $10 or more on this day are automatically entered to win a gift pack from Fire On the Mountain including a 64 oz. growler, two (2) Sili pints, a bottle of each of the three Fire On the Mountain sauces (Buffalo Hot, Lime Cilantro, and Spicy Peanut), and a $25 gift card.

Dec. 21: All donors of $10 or more on this day are automatically entered to win two (2) free movie tickets and two (2) free popcorns from Clinton Street Theater.

Dec. 26: In addition to the Big Give Day, all donors of $10 or more on this day will automatically be entered to win a Ghia starter pack including 2 bottles of aperitif (1 OG, 1 Berry); (1) 4pk each spritz (4 flavors); (1) 750mL bottle Sparkling “Le Fizz.”

All donations made during Alano's Give!Guide campaign are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law; electronic tax receipts will provided to donors in early January 2026. Please email [email protected] if you require documentation sooner. 

Gift Matching

Dec. 1: All donations on this day will be matched up to $25,000 thanks to a generous donor!

Partner(s)

Clinton Street Theater — A landmark of Portland history, the Clinton Street Theater is one of the oldest operating movie houses and event spaces in the United States.

Dear Francis — Dear Francis, A love letter to coffee. Pop up and Online purveyors of freshly roasted coffee

Fire On the Mountain — Fire on the Mountain is proud to be Portland’s Original Wing Joint, and committed to serving up the best Buffalo wings this side of the divide!

Ghia — GHIA is a spirits-free apéritif adapted for modern times. It’s an invitation - to take a moment for yourself, to watch the sunset, to move from work into play and to take care of your loved ones.

Scotch Lodge — A cocktail bar and restaurant with a playfully modern Pacific Northwest inspired menu from Chef Tim Artale.

Thunder Road Guitars — Located in NW Portland, Thunder Road Guitars is here to help you find your own unique musical voice through fine vintage, used, and rare instruments.

The Yo Store — A local, women owned store offering a colorful selection of women's, kids and home goods in Portland, Oregon.