North Portland Alano Association (NPAA) is a Non-Profit organization providing meeting space for individuals recovering from addictive diseases.  Formed in 1991 by a small group of recovering alcoholics, the NPAA Board of Directors and members are all volunteers. The organization has no paid employees. We were designed for our members to meet and share their experience, strength and hope with each other because of our common concern for people trying to achieve and maintain a life free from the use of alcohol or drugs.

The North Portland Alano Association (NPAA) offers the recovering alcoholic a place to go, to take a break and have a cup of coffee with men and women who understand the program and the process of recovery. We come together to find support and to learn about the many other resources available to the recovering alcoholic in our community.

Alcoholics Anonymous does not finance or lend its name to any outside organization. The North Portland Alano Association (NPAA) is an outside organization, separate and distinct from AA, Alanon, or any treatment facility. Each meeting held at the club is conducted by an autonomous group, and each group pays rent to the club to help pay expenses. Membership in the Alano Club is independent of membership in any of the various organizations who use the club's facilities for their meetings.

Club membership is open to all. Members include non-alcoholics who support the objectives of the Alano Club, the family and friends of recovering alcoholics, and recovering alcoholic and addicts. Dues are $9 per month, $90 per year. The club is governed by a Board of volunteer directors elected from club membership. The club has stayed open for over 15 years due to the willingness and generosity of volunteers, as well as support from throughout the Greater Portland Metro community.