PRESS RELEASES
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, TN •
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.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON •
Scientology Volunteer Ministers join in an annual project organized by Interfaith Ministries of Greater Queen Anne to help underserved kids get their school year off to a good start.
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.
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA •
Psychiatric watchdog group Citizens Commission on Human Rights brings exhibit to Old Sacramento to alert parents and other concerned citizens to the deadly ramifications for children of consumption of psychiatric drugs for ADHD and anxiety.
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.