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Giving Out SOme Good Sober Joy, One Experience At A Time

Not A Glum Lot provides fun and exciting activities to Austinites who are in the beginning stages of recovering from drug addiction and alcoholism.

Feel Good. Feel Happy. Feel Excited

Not A Glum Lot is saving lives by showing individuals how to enjoy their lives after they achieve sobriety!

Depression, anxiety, and isolation are common in early recovery and providing connection and friendships via recreational activities is a life saving measure. Additionally, persons in the early stages of recovery are excited to have broken the cycle of addiction however there lies in them a profound fear that they will be unable to have fun or experience joy without being buzzed or high. Not A Glum Lot teaches these people that they CAN have fun and they CAN experience joy and they can do it 100% clean and sober! When our participants realize this is possible, their outlook on their newfound sobriety becomes much brighter! This brighter outlook leads to fewer relapses. Fewer relapses lead to fewer overdoses. Fewer overdoses lead to fewer deaths.

THRIVING NoT SURVIVING

Our outings and events are free to all persons in the beginning stages of recovery, regardless of income, ethnicity, religion, age, or gender. Most of our participants need only attend one or two activities before the spark is lit that demonstrates, contrary to their  previous thoughts, that a life of sobriety can be exciting, fulfilling, and enjoyable.

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Join The Movement To Transform Recovery

We are Not a Glum Lot and we are transforming recovery -- your donation helps us provide exhilarating and joyous experiences to people in recovery and literally saves lives! Overdose is the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 50 and a very high percentage of these overdoses occur after a period of abstinence. Your donation helps us to show people new to recovery how to navigate the ups and downs of life as sober individuals with the mindset of having fun, joyful and fulfilling life without the need of substances. After all...WE ARE NOT A GLUM LOT!!

Partner Spotlight

Heartwood Recovery

Heartwood Recovery is a leading Austin treatment center for drug addiction and alcohol addiction. Our goal is to provide the support and education necessary to help men caught in addictive patterns find total abstinence and life-long recovery.

Partner Spotlight

The Lumos Group

The Lumos Group has spent over a decade helping people and families navigate recovery from substance use. They're the real deal - offering everything from one-on-one mentorship and crisis intervention to family advocacy and care coordination. What makes them special? They get that recovery isn't one-size-fits-all. Every treatment plan is personalized to match what each person actually needs.

Raising Awareness, Inspiring Recovery, Saving Lives

Leo's Legacy Fund

After two years in recovery, Leo Howe's life was a beacon of potential and light; tragically cut short by fentanyl poisoning in 2023. In the wake of this shocking and mind numbing loss, his mother, Beth, sought to transform her grief into a force for good by partnering with Not a Glum Lot. NGL is a nonprofit that provides FREE fun and exciting activities to addicts who are new to recovery, helping them understand that joy and happiness are possible in sobriety.

YOUR Support

Is an investment in saving lives, honoring Leo’s memory, and supporting those who are courageously rebuilding their futures.

Remembering Leo

After two years in recovery, Leo Howe's life was a beacon of potential and light; tragically cut short by fentanyl poisoning in 2023.

Our Goal

Is to raise $50,000 and create a foundation for a sustainable income source that will empower NGL to grow its impact and programs.

Socials With Spirit

Looking for inspiration, positivity, and a fresh perspective? Follow Not a Glum Lot on Instagram, where we share uplifting stories, thoughtful insights, and moments that brighten your day. Join a community that believes in finding joy, even in the simple things. Let’s embrace a lighter side of life together.

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Thank You To Our Partners