PRESS RELEASES
LES BOIS, HAITI •
Scientology Volunteer Ministers bring help to those traumatized by Hurricane Matthew Teams of Scientology Volunteer Ministers (VMs) are providing relief in Haiti in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, the worst storm to hit the island nation in more than 50 years.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON •
Known as the Emerald City for its over 2,500 acres of forested parklands, Seattle depends on volunteers such as those of the Church of Scientology to maintain the sustainability of these natural resources.
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA •
International psychiatric watchdog group Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), an American civil rights leader and South African Khoisan royalty join forces at Cape Town rally to demand the World Psychiatric Association put an end to the potentially lethal drugging of South African children.
BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR, MEXICO •
With increased violence threatening the lives of the people of the state of Baja California Sur, state officials have adopted the Truth About Drugs program of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World. The launch included training of 50 educators to begin delivery of the program in the state’s schools.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA •
Inauguration of Ideal Church hailed as moment for the American Dream in city Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard called home.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA •
The United for Human Rights program plays an important role in Atlanta’s legacy of freedom. In Atlanta, Georgia, the historic soul of the civil rights movement, the flame of that era is kept alive in a stunning museum—the Center for Civil and Human Rights .
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA •
Music and fun for the entire family marked downtown Clearwater autumn block party organized by the Church of Scientology There was dancing in the streets in downtown Clearwater November 5 at a block party sponsored by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization and the Church’s Information C
ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA •
With nearly 5,000 Mongolian students trained on the Youth for Human Rights curriculum, Mongolia’s National Human Rights Commission plans countrywide implementation.
NEW DELHI, INDIA •
One man’s work to uplift the people of his country with The Way to Happiness New Delhi businessman Rohit Sharma was deeply troubled by the moral collapse in his country: rape cases doubled between 1990 and 2008 and murders have more than tripled over the last 60 years.
WASHINGTON, D.C. •
The Church of Scientology National Affairs Office in Washington D.C. marked its 4th anniversary by presenting humanitarian awards to deserving civil and human rights activists. The Church of Scientology National Affairs Office presented its annual humanitarian award to Ms.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON •
Seattle’s Drug-Free World Volunteers dedicate an entire month to reaching youth and educators with factual information about the effects of drugs In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the Seattle chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World kicked off a month-long series of drug-education event
VENICE, FLORIDA •
Somatics LLC comes under scrutiny amid heightened controversy over ECT (electroconvulsive treatment).
TEXAS •
Jesse, a Drug-Free World drug prevention specialist from Texas, is passionate about keeping kids from falling into the trap that ruined his life. It wasn’t just Jesse—it was his whole family, both sides. Alcohol, meth, marijuana and cocaine darkened his childhood. And it became his fate.
RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA •
Kern County Drug-Free World Coordinator says not telling your kids the truth about marijuana is a big mistake.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA •
With 8.4 million children prescribed psychiatric drugs in the U.S. alone, Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) Florida is calling on the FDA to investigate drugging for so-called ADHD.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE •
United for Human Rights Tennessee chapter organized an International Peace Day panel discussion at Church of Scientology Nashville.
RUSTENBURG, SOUTH AFRICA •
Rustenburg mayor invites the Foundation for a Drug-Free Word to address the city’s grade 12 students on the importance of living a drug-free life.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA •
The Church of Scientology hosted a celebration of International Day of the Girl Child at the Fort Harrison, the Church of Scientology religious retreat in Clearwater.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE •
Mental health watchdog Citizens Commission on Human Rights and the Church of Scientology Nashville organized a World Mental Health Day “lunch and learn.” The Church of Scientology hosted a World Mental Health Day workshop to help parents learn what their children need to thrive in life.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA •
The Way to Happiness Association of Tampa Bay hosted a Hispanic Heritage Festival and community day for the Clearwater community. “Happiness” was the theme of the Hispanic Heritage Festival at the Osceola Courtyard in downtown Clearwater, Florida.