Our Bylaws

The YHF bylaws are the governing rules by which our foundation operates. When our foundation was formed, the first act of the board of directors was to create our bylaws, which is a single document encompassing all our rules.

Our Mission Statement

Alcohol addiction and substance abuse is a major issue in our community.

Yellow House Foundation (YHF) is a non-profit 501(C) 3 tax-exempt organization in the State of Texas.

All YHF Board members are volunteers driven to secure a permanent home for 12 Step Programs in the recovery of alcohol & substance abuse in Leander, Cedar Park & surrounding Williamson County area.

YHF sponsors meetings, counseling, events & social activities practicing the 12 Step program.

There are 43 weekly meetings & expanding. There are no fees to attend these venues.

Our existence is through donations only.

The primary beneficiaries of YHF are the Men, Women & Children who live in our community suffering from addiction & want a better way of life. Chances are you may know someone who has an addiction.

YHF directly affects the quality of living in our community. Each person that follows the 12 Step Program, successfully returns to our Community and continues to work on their program.

We have been serving our community since 2003 & we serve anyone who comes through our doors seeking help. Due to the growth of the area and an increase in the number of sufferers seeking support in our rooms, we find ourselves needing to expand another 1500 sq. ft.

We have thousands of sufferers passing through our doors weekly.

FAQ

Questions commonly asked about the Yellow House Foundation:

1. What is the Yellow House Foundation? (YHF)
The Yellow House Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization operating in the state of Texas formed in 2003 that is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors who are committed to this mission of recovery in Central Texas.

The Board was created as a legal entity to own, manage the property and enter into legal contracts for Hope Group AA and other related Groups in the Cedar Park & Leander area of Williamson County.

2. Who controls the Foundation?
The Foundation is controlled by the Board of Directors (“Board”). It is recommended that Directors have at least three years of current and continuous sobriety and be members in good standing of the Foundation. Non-alcoholic members with specific expertise may be elected to the Board. Elections are held by the general membership of the Foundation to approve or remove members of the Board. The Board conducts the business of the Foundation and will have final authority. Such authority shall include the governance of the Foundation and its properties.

The board is currently meeting on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month at 6 PM. Due to Covid restrictions, these meetings may be in person or on Zoom. If you would like to attend a board meeting, please contact us through the form below. All are welcome!

3. When was the YHF created?
The YHF was legally incorporated in April 2003, under the Texas state laws.

4. Why did the Hope Group adopt the Yellow House Foundation?
To ensure the Hand of the AA community as extended by the Hope Group & is readily available in the Leander-Cedar Park area of Williamson County.

The Hope Group lost their lease in the Little Yellow House in late 1996 & was in despair locating another home. Hope Group was on a month to month & only a 30-day notice to vacate. Hope Group moved to their new building & present location in April 1997. The owners of these facilities have been protecting and representing the interest of the Hope Group since April 1997 insuring a proper facility for the Hope Group AA and other AA related meetings & Groups. They too are Friends of Bill W.

5. What are the goals of the YHF?
The goal of the Yellow House Foundation is to provide a safe and permanent home for all of the Recovery Groups that meet under their roof. YHF has already purchased the land and is now planning to construct a new facility that meets the growing community’s needs.

Contact the board by filling out this form.

(YHF) Fact Sheet

Mission: To provide a safe place for recovery from alcohol and substance abuse in Williamson County and the surrounding Greater Austin community for individuals and their families.

12 Step Recovery – Help, Where It is Needed Most

We have over a 35‐year history in Cedar Park.

  • Over 2500 meetings a year at our facility.

  • Today fourteen different groups meet at YHF representing 12 step
    recovery organizations: Alcoholics Anonymous, Al‐Anon, Alateen,
    Cocaine Anonymous, Primary Purpose, Infidelity Survivors Anonymous,
    and Nicotine Anonymous.

  • 12 step recovery groups at YHF operate independently and are self-supporting
    according to their traditions through individual donations.

YHF has grown from an AA club to an IRS-registered 501 3(c) nonprofit
foundation incorporated in 2003, to manage our facilities and administrative
costs so 12 Step recovery groups can focus on recovery. Our goal is to
provide safe, permanent facilities, owned by YHF.

YHF Memorial Program
Donations may be made in memory of our loved ones, and their names will be honored on this page, as are those listed below. These names are published with the permission of the family. If you choose not to make a donation and not publish your loved one’s name, YHF will honor your wishes.


Carl E Frank
Kevin Kelly
Dave Owen
Falynne G.                                                                                                                                                         
Teresa Rice Young
Chris Burns

If you would like to make a recurring donation on behalf of a loved one,
please see a YHF Board Member for a pledge form or go to:
www.yhfoundation.org/donate


Corporate Sponsors to YHF Donations may be made through these corporations by their employees or
as part of their charitable matching Funds.

+Dell EMC Employee matching
+IBM Employee matching


If you would like YHF to contact your employer to set up an employee matching
for your recurring donation, please contact a YHF Board Member.