named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Area Intergroups
Regional coalitions of local GSA groups that coordinate support, share resources, and elect representatives to broader governance structures
Local GSA Meetings
Regular in-person, phone, or video meetings held by local groups of two or more members to support abstinence and recovery from compulsive eating
Member Stories
Collection of written and audio testimonials from members with at least 90 days of abstinence, shared to inspire and support others in recovery
Recovery Events and Retreats
Organized gatherings such as the Annual Men's Spiritual Retreat that provide focused fellowship, spiritual growth, and recovery support
World Service Conference
Governing body composed of elected delegates from local and area groups that addresses fellowship-wide issues and guides organizational direction
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 2 activities
- Coordinates organizational governance and committee functionsConvenes quarterly meetings of committee chairs and Intergroup Service Representatives (ISRs) to evaluate proposals and their impact across the organization. Maintains governance records, including minutes of Board of Trustees, Chairs/ISRs, and World Service Conference meetings, and oversees budget and financial reporting.
- Operates World Service Conference and delegate governance structureSupports the World Service Conference, where elected delegates serve year-round on boards and committees to address fellowship-wide issues, develop proposals, and ensure organizational continuity and decision-making.
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Organization Website and Online Platform Management 1 activity
- Administers group registration and meeting listing systemOperates a system for registering GreySheeters Anonymous groups and listing meetings on the GSAWS website, including maintaining an updated spreadsheet of registered groups and managing the public meeting calendar.
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12-Step Recovery Support Services 1 activity
- Facilitates peer support and newcomer guidanceConnects individuals seeking recovery with abstinent members of GreySheeters Anonymous through a maintained contact list of over 800 members, enabling peer support. Also responds to 25–50 calls and emails monthly, returning calls within two hours and answering emails the same day.
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Eating Disorder Recovery Support 1 activity
- Hosts 12-step recovery meetings for compulsive eatersProvides ongoing 12-step recovery meetings for individuals recovering from compulsive eating, available worldwide through in-person, phone, and video formats. These meetings are organized locally by groups of two or more members who meet regularly to support abstinence.
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Digital Communications and Content Management 1 activity
- Manages event publication and public information disseminationReviews and publishes GSA events on the public website calendar, shares personal recovery stories from members with 90+ days of abstinence, and distributes the Public Information Manual. Also maintains social media presence and moderates the GSA World Services Facebook group to uphold content standards.
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 1 activity
- Organizes and hosts recovery retreats and fellowship eventsPlans and conducts periodic retreats and events such as the annual Men's Spiritual Retreat and the Paris GreySheet Roundup, including accommodations, meals, and structured programming focused on recovery. Events include private bedrooms, six high-quality meals, and run on set schedules (e.g., August 7–9, 2026).
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produces and distributes organizational communicationsProduces the monthly newsletter "Service Matters" to share updates within the GreySheeters Anonymous fellowship and supports communication continuity across the organization.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducts verification and maintenance of member contact dataPerforms annual verification of subscriber contact information and updates the GSA phone list to ensure accuracy and reliability of peer support and communication channels.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$35K
Contributions & grants$33K95%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$22K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$181K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$180K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -25.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- ANIA SLASKI — TRUSTEE
- BARBARA LITWIN — TRUSTEE
- JENNIFER GILBERT — TRUSTEE
- MAGGIE MCCLELLAND — TRUSTEE
- MARVIN ALLEN — TRUSTEE
- MICHAL MIRON — TRUSTEE
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- American Cathedral in Paris Partner — Hosted the 4th Annual Paris GreySheet Roundup at its venue.
- Board of Trustees Partner — Works with the World Service Conference and local groups as part of the organizational structure, with Trustees serving as delegates to the World Service Conference.
- Casa Iskali Partner — Host venue for the 2026 Chicago GSA Retreat, providing facilities and accommodations.
- GSA World Services Network — Member organization within the GreySheeters Anonymous network responsible for administrative and communication functions.
- Google Docs Partner — Used as an online tool for document collaboration and record management.
- Google Drive Partner — Used for storing and managing GSAWS records and documents.
- MailChimp Partner — Used as an online tool for email newsletter publishing and communication.
- Public Information Committee Partner — Collaborates to promote events and member stories through public communications.
- Public Information Committee Partner — Responsible for reviewing and approving event submissions for publication on the GSA website.
- Seminary of the Immaculate Conception Partner — Hosts the organization's annual men's spiritual retreat.
- Wordly Partner — Provides simultaneous interpretation services for events
- Wordly Partner — Provides simultaneous interpretation services for meetings.
- Wordly.ai Partner — Partners with Wordly.ai to provide simultaneous interpretation in multiple languages for meetings.
- World Service Conference Network — GREYSHEETERS ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICES INC is represented through and participates in the World Service Conference as part of its organizational structure.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Experiential Peer Sharing in Service and Recoverymethodology: peer-based experiential learningBy using personal storytelling and experiential learning to teach the Twelve Traditions and Twelve Concepts, the organization reinforces recovery principles and service integrity because lived-experience narratives deepen understanding and internalization of spiritual and organizational values.
- Inverted Pyramid Governance with Grassroots Representationmethodology: inverted_pyramid_structureBy structuring authority as an inverted pyramid—where local groups elect representatives and decisions emerge through group conscience—the organization ensures recovery-focused, democratic self-governance because decentralized, bottom-up leadership preserves autonomy and fosters spiritual accountability.
- Peer-Led 12-Step Fellowshipmethodology: peer_support_fellowshipBy using a peer-led 12-step model grounded in shared personal experience, the organization facilitates recovery from compulsive overeating because mutual identification and lived-experience storytelling increase engagement, accountability, and long-term behavioral change.
- Spiritual Growth Through Active Service and Participationmethodology: spiritual-growth-frameworkBy organizing recovery and service around spiritual principles and active participation, the organization promotes personal transformation because engagement in service-oriented spiritual practice fosters self-awareness, purpose, and sustained recovery.