PRESS RELEASES
Church of Scientology Activities
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA •
Friendships and partnerships forged during Hurricane Irma continue to bear fruit. Taking a glance through Clearwater, Florida, today, one would be hard-pressed to find any remnants of the storm that struck the city September 11.
WASHINGTON, D.C. •
Compassion that makes a difference: This is the quality that distinguishes both humanitarians honored October 24 at the Church of Scientology National Affairs Office in Washington, D.C.
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS •
A world-class capital and icon of culture and tolerance welcomes the Church of Scientology to its new home.
DUBLIN, IRELAND •
A new Church of Scientology and Community Centre on a multi-acre estate opens its doors to the communities of Dublin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO •
Los Topos Azteca and Volunteer Minister teams working nonstop for two days to save the lives of those buried beneath collapsed buildings following yesterday’s 7.1 magnitude Mexico earthquake. Rescue efforts continue in a race against time to locate and rescue survivors of the Mexico City earthquake.
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO •
Death toll from magnitude 7.1 earthquake climbs in Mexico. Call to action announced by International Scientology Volunteer Ministers headquarters. A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck central Mexico September 19, collapsing buildings and killing at least 119 people.
HARLEM, NEW YORK •
The Church of Scientology Community Center of Harlem and its Scientology Volunteer Ministers honored humanitarians for their dedication and service to the community The Church of Scientology Community Center of Harlem and the Church’s Volunteer Ministers paid tribute to the dedication of humanitaria
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE •
The public must be informed of the effects of mental health drugs, say experts speaking at the opening of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights traveling exhibition. An exhibition exposing the hidden agendas and dangers of the psychiatric industry opened in North Nashville this week.
TORONTO, CANADA •
United Nations calls psychiatry out on their violation of human rights A special showing of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) multimedia exhibition P sychiatry: An Industry of Death was held at Toronto’s St. Lawrence Centre September 8-9.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA •
The Greenwood Community is provided continuous support and relief by Volunteer Ministers in the wake of Hurricane Irma.