PRESS RELEASES
SONOMA, CALIFORNIA •
With at least 42 dead, some 100 still missing and firefighters still battling fires that have ravaged the California wine country since last Monday, Scientology Volunteer Ministers are providing help.
LEAVENWORTH, WASHINGTON •
Helping School Safety Officers protect Washington youth from the state’s deadly drug epidemic.
MIAMI, FLORIDA •
For their unconditional help to the people of District 38 during Hurricane Irma, Florida State Senator Daphne Campbell presented a proclamation to the Volunteer Ministers of the Church of Scientology Miami .
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE •
Mental health watchdog Citizens Commission on Human Rights educated parents on how to help children with attention issues. The presentation was a “lunch and learn” seminar at the Nashville Church of Scientology.
EAST GRINSTEAD, UNITED KINGDOM •
The International Association of Scientologists (IAS), an ever-expanding force for good within the worldwide humanitarian community, gathered in East Grinstead, Southern England, on the first weekend in October to recognize a year of expansion and accomplishment.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA •
Miracles Outreach fifth annual fashion show and gala raises funds to give hope and a home to Florida children who have been homeless, abused and victims of human trafficking.
TSHWANE, SOUTH AFRICA •
South Africa’s dynamic drug education and prevention group is rallying the sports community to ensure at-risk youth in depressed communities have access to athletic programs as a healthy alternative to drug abuse.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO •
Scientology Volunteer Ministers teamed up with Representative Jorge Navarro Suárez to deliver food and water to his constituents. Gas shortages, blocked roads, and flooding from Hurricane Maria are still making access to simple necessities such as food and water a challenge.
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO •
Two dogs who proved themselves to be “Man’s best friend” following the September 19 Mexico earthquake Los Topos , the famous Mexican search and rescue team, pulled 33 men, women and children from the rubble of the September 19 earthquake.
NEW WESTMINSTER, BRITISH COLUMBIA •
Drug-Free World British Columbia chapter educates thousands of individuals on the truth about drugs at the British Columbia Recovery Day Festival, one of many events held across Canada to promote recovery from drug abuse and addiction.
BUFFALO, NEW YORK •
Local peace groups and community leaders joined Youth for Human Rights International Buffalo chapter for an International Day of Peace open house and jazz concert at the Church of Scientology Buffalo.
DORADO, PUERTO RICO •
Working with the many volunteer groups, EMTs, members of the military, police, and all of good will who have rolled up their sleeves to help the people of the island, the Scientology Volunteer Ministers Hurricane Maria Disaster Response is here for the long haul to make sure the island not only reco
ROCKPORT, TEXAS •
Humanitarian convoy arrives in Aransas County from Salt Lake City with materials to rebuild homes. The “Something CAN Be Done About It” convoy, carrying more than 200 tons of building supplies, arrived in Rockport this morning.
SENIGALLIA, ITALY •
Launching a new era for Scientology in Senigallia, Italy. Scientologists from across Italy, joined by civic and religious leaders, gathered Saturday, September 23, on the Adriatic coast of Italy for the dedication of the new Ideal Church of Scientology Mission of Senigallia.
TAIPEI, TAIWAN •
For 14 consecutive years, the Church of Scientology in Taiwan is recognized for its humanitarian work in the country.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE •
Nashville Church of Scientology joined Scientology Churches on six continents and hundreds of like-minded groups around the world in observing International Day of Peace.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH •
A humanitarian convoy has just left Salt Lake City for Rockport, Texas, a city that was nearly destroyed by Hurricane Harvey.
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO •
In Mexico City, search and rescue specialists Los Topos Azteca, the Mexican navy, firefighters, search and rescue teams from as far away as Japan and Israel backed by more than a thousand volunteers are working around the clock to pull survivors out of the rubble.
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO •
Providing the logistical support to keep Los Topos and other rescue workers on the job At the Los Topos Mexico City headquarters at the Church of Scientology Mexico, 39-year-old Víctor Ruiz Jiménez, like the rest of his colleagues, is focused on saving lives. And they are doing just that.
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO •
Los Topos Azteca search and rescue team have rescued 26 survivors from the Mexico earthquake. “We need more time to finish this work,” they say.