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Our Mission

The mission of NOT A GLUM LOT is to provide opportunities for growth to addicts and alcoholics who are new to recovery and to teach them that joy and happiness are possible in sobriety; thereby reducing relapse, overdose, and death by overdose.

Your Support Matters

NOT A GLUM LOT is a 501c3 Not-for-profit organization that depends solely on your contributions to change the lives of our participants in recovery.

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💗📣MONTHLY DONOR SPOTLIGHT: Ann & Mike “W

💗📣MONTHLY DONOR SPOTLIGHT: Ann & Mike

“We decided to act and give monthly because Not a Glum Lot helps to save and change lives by offering positive experiences to those who have experienced little sober joy previously.

The decision and struggle to stay sober is a new and unfamiliar life choice, made daily. For those struggling and new to sobriety, having fun is scary because previously it included substances. In our son’s experience, he had not been part of a group in which to experience true fun, sober in many years. It takes time and many positive experiences to learn how to be comfortable and enjoy a life of sobriety. If a person has something fun and exciting to look forward to, with safe people working toward the same sober goal, they are more likely to desire it. Some experiences cost a lot to create for multiple people.

Not a Glum Lot introduces activities and hobbies, in a group setting, they can grow to love and want to continue. The group makes new, positive memories while bonding and forming life-long friendships. When that happens, they will work to provide these hobbies and experiences for themselves in the future. Eventually, they will grow to a point of giving back themselves. It’s a beautiful cycle of positivity.

We see a brotherhood in Not a Glum Lot. Our son looks forward to being with the group as they have a great time and hold each other accountable. Not a Glum Lot is comprised of awesome people on a similar journey, who understand each other, assist one another in an effort to become the best version of themselves and live happy, joyous and free lives. We see healthy smiles on faces from happy moments they will remember.

We can’t commit to a great sum of money each month, but we believe it is as necessary as nourishment and shelter. We wanted to commit to what we can offer continuously because the need is continuous. We want those positive experiences in the future and we want to ensure a budget is in place to allow planning more joy filled times, ALL TOGETHER. If everyone gives each month, just a little, together we can ensure there is NOT a GLUM LOT!”

We are so grateful for you, Ann & Mike!!!!

WUT. $1,100 is all we need to hit our Recovery Mon

WUT. $1,100 is all we need to hit our Recovery Month goal! With your support we can make our official launch into the 2022 season. HALP, PLS.

Not A Glum Lot had great time this weekend at the UT game thanks to a generous donation of tickets and the guys took the opportunity to throw up the remainder of our goal. 1-1-0-0. DATS IT. LET'S GET IT.

NOT A GLUM BOY (the dog is pretty happy, too). Sav

NOT A GLUM BOY (the dog is pretty happy, too). Savage and his human, Trent, got out on the lake for some fishing with Not A Glum Lot this summer and had a blast. Savage had a ton of tail wagging and smiles to say about his experience (IT WAS ADORABLE) and Trent shared his testimonial below.

COULD YOU SPARE $5 A MONTH? We're looking for 12 people to support early recovery connection & fellowship for $5 a month, are you one of them?
👉👉👉👉OF COURSE YOU ARE, SO SHAKE THOSE COUCH CUSHIONS AND TAP THAT DONATE BUTTON 👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆

"Not a glum lot has given me the experiences of the real world and how to still have fun with out the use of drugs an alcohol!

This is huge when it comes to my recovery.
I never ever believed it to be possible.
Thanks you not a glum lot for showing me otherwise!"

NOT A GLUM JUMP (maybe just a little scary). Adam

NOT A GLUM JUMP (maybe just a little scary). Adam recently JUMPED OF A GOSH DARN CLIFF into Lake Travis and showed himself playing sober is actually really FREAKING AMAZING with the right crew. Check out his testimonial below!

We are raising money the entire month of September to support our next year of events. Drop some coins if you can or sign up to be a sponsor and let's make 2021-2022 season UH-MAZING.

----> TAP THE DONATE BUTTON UP TOP TO SUPPORT US!

"Not a Glum Lot rented two pontoon boats and took about 25 people in recovery out onto Lake Travis. That included lots of swimming, fellowship, and even cliff jumping! I am very grateful to Not a Glum Lot for the experience.

I would have been scared to jump off the cliff alone; however somone led the way and many of us followed. It helped show me that even when you are scared, the fellowship of recovery always has your back and will help lead the way. It was an awesome experience!

The best part was that I did not have to pay a dime and seeing as I am still getting back on my feet, the free-of-charge aspect made it possible for me to have this experience. Thank you Not a Glum Lot!!!"
-Adam

NOT A GLUM CHILL (relaxed AF tbh). Josh D. had som

NOT A GLUM CHILL (relaxed AF tbh). Josh D. had some great things to say about our events (that YOU GUYS and OUR AMAZING SPONSORS make possible) and how they have helped him PLAY SOBER and STAY SOBER.

Drop some coins if you can or sign up to be a sponsor and let's make 2021-2022 season UH-MAZING:
TAP that donate button up top to help!

"Recently I went on a trip with Not A Glum Lot that included a full day on the lake in beautiful weather on a pontoon boat. This trip was presented to me as a great opportunity to fellowship with those I already knew, as well as some new friends/brothers in recovery. It was such a great time!! Outings like this to me are so so important part in my sobriety, because when I was in the madness I didn't really know how to have fun. I got to experience cliff diving too while we were out there!!! What a blast.

I got to have an exhilarating time, meet new people and contacts, and honestly just have a good chill day off of work hanging out on the lake. It was all at no cost to me too. I've been I positions before where I could not afford to do anything like this especially in early sobriety so I have to give a huge shoutout to Patrick and Not A Glum Lot. He really cares about this stuff and making sure EVERYONE is able to be included. Thank you so much!!!!"

HAPPY RECOVERY MONTH, FOLKS! September is here an

HAPPY RECOVERY MONTH, FOLKS!

September is here and we’re excited to celebrate Recovery Month! Connection and fellowship has never been as important as it is RIGHT NOW for recovering addicts and alcoholics! The current global situation hasn’t made it easy on our community and Not A Glum Lot is working hard to provide people in the early stages of recovery with the excitement, joy, and connection that is vital to sustain their lives in sobriety.

Learning how to enjoy life without the use of drugs and alcohol gives our participants the opportunity to live fuller more enriched lives and moves them one step further away from relapse and potential overdose. We like to say, “Play sober… stay sober”!

We’re kicking off Recovery Month by getting the word out about our 2021-2022 sponsorship opportunities and get involved with our growing crew of supporters! Huge thanks to Topgolf , Float On - Lake Austin Boat Rentals & Lake Travis Boat Rentals, K1 Speed Indoor Kart Racing, Skydive Spaceland San Marcos, 8511 Films, Questatx, and the hundreds of personal supporters for flooding us with your kindness and generosity! Nothing glum about this community!

*Want to be a sponsor or throw some coins in the jar?*
YOU ROCK! Hit that donate button up top to learn more and sign up. Any amount leads to sober fun and we are deeply grateful for however you decide to help!

Thank you and we hope all the recovery community and all the dedicated service providers and community members across the nation have a wonderful Recovery Month!

Thank you FLOAT ON BOAT RENTALS for your generous

Thank you FLOAT ON BOAT RENTALS for your generous donation and for supporting the Austin recovery community! Please support the people who support us!
@floatonboatrentals
Give them a call: 512-436-3505
www.rentalboataustin.com
Having fun in recovery is a great way to STAY in recovery!
Play sober…stay sober!!! .
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Fun outing to K1 Speed Go-Kart racing with a super

Fun outing to K1 Speed Go-Kart racing with a super solid crew of guys and gals new to recovery! PLAY SOBER, STAY SOBER! That’s our motto. Remembering that we don’t need drugs or alcohol to enjoy our lives goes a long way towards helping us stay in the fight! HUGE thanks to K1 Speed for supporting the local Austin recovery community! Check them out for some fast fun! www.k1speed.com @k1speed
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So very very impressed with 8511Films! What we had

So very very impressed with 8511Films! What we had in mind was minuscule when compared to how the finished product turned out. Completely blown away! Tyelur and 8511Films went WAY above and beyond with our project and words do not adequately portray just how impressed we are with their work. 8511Films were kind enough to DONATE the majority of their valuable time, work, expertise, and know-how to the cause. We are so very grateful for 8511Films and their incredibly generous donation! We honestly couldn't have completed this project without their gracious and humble charity. The filming, photography, and directing was carried out with precision and attention to every little detail. Tyelur is also an amazing director. He listened to what our goals were with the project and his creative input and direction led us to a finished product that was ten times more impactful than we had planned. His intuitive knowledge of how filming works, how statements need to sound, what angle will provide the best framing, and what an audience will respond to the most made this project easy, effective, and an overall massive success. I would HIGHLY recommend @_tyelur Tyelur Watkins and @8511films 8511Films to anyone and everyone. Five GIANT gold stars for 8511FIlms!
Visit their website and see the incredible work they do www.8511Films.com .
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Huge thanks to @8511films for your generous in-kin

Huge thanks to @8511films for your generous in-kind donation to Not A Glum Lot. 8511 Films is producing a video for us and we’re very excited! These guys are GOOD! Visit their website at www.8511films.com for any and all of your videography/editing/filming needs. Support the company that supports the Austin recovery community! Thanks @_tyelur and 8511 Films! .
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Grabbing A bite with some of the Not A Glum Lot Bo

Grabbing A bite with some of the Not A Glum Lot Board! Such a solid crew! Something special to get a BUNCH of great minds working together for a GREAT cause!! .
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Visit our Not A Glum Lot Instagram story to donate

Visit our Not A Glum Lot Instagram story to donate and help support soberlivng homes. We are providing expensive masks, Covid tests, antibody tests, etc. to soberlivng homes to ensure they don’t have to close their doors due to the extra financial strain that has suddenly fallen in their laps trying to keep their communities healthy! .
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Not the best time for outdoor group outings, but h

Not the best time for outdoor group outings, but how about some indoor sober fun instead! Check this out, participate, share this, spread the word, let’s see the talent of the sober world! Thanks to Ranch House Recovery @ranchhouserecovery and Not A Glum Lot @notglum for sponsoring! .
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SERIOUS fun in recovery!! Nothing like some PAINTB

SERIOUS fun in recovery!! Nothing like some PAINTBALL to get the adrenaline racing!! We had a group of 38 people new to a life of sobriety having a TOTAL BLAST and they did it all without any drugs or alcohol. When many people first get clean and sober, most fear that life without drugs and alcohol will be glum and boring. With activities like these, we find that NOT to be true! Life IS exciting and fun, just takes getting out there and DOING it! The more people that learn how to really enjoy their lives in sobriety, the fewer relapses, the fewer relapses, the fewer overdoses, the fewer overdoses, the fewer deaths! Bam
Happiness is the number one enemy of overdose!

You’ve gotta enjoy sobriety to STAY in sobriety!

Shout out to @wecanrecover @anylengthretreat @heartwoodrecovery @thearbortx @hensleyhousesoberliving @absolute.recovery and Brazos Recovery Services, Higher Plane Recovery, Broughton, and Casa Corazon!
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Thank you K1Speed for your donation to Not A Glum

Thank you K1Speed for your donation to Not A Glum Lot! Everyone please go and check out our friends K1Speed at www.k1speed.com @k1speed and go and have some fast and furious style fun with the company that supports their local recovery community! We had such a blast with a fun crew of guys and gals from various different soberliving homes in the Austin area. Great way to keep in mind that we do NOT need drugs and alcohol to have fun!!! .
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Fun in recovery with some LOUD and BRIGHT Pink Flo

Fun in recovery with some LOUD and BRIGHT Pink Floyd laser lights!!! Had an awesome crew of people new to recovery discover that they can TOTALLY ROCK at a Pink Floyd show with ZERO drugs and alcohol in their system!! MYTH = BUSTED.
This is what we’re all about, debunking the myth that a life of sobriety could be dull or glum. NOT AT ALL! We absolutely INSIST on enjoying life! .
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