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SOUTH LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA •
Church of Scientology Community Center commemorates its one-year anniversary November 5 with renewed commitment to create a Drug-Free South L.A.
Once known as South Central, and made famous by the lyrics of gangsta rap, South Los Angeles has risen from the ashes of the 1992 riots—determined, stronger, and committed to positive change. But the specter of drug abuse still threatens to ruin dreams, especially those of promising young people, and cut short efforts to build safe and prosperous neighborhoods.
TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA •
The Church of Scientology in Clearwater promotes drug-free living through annual race
More than 1,550 runners competed in the 24th Annual “Say No to Drugs” Holiday Classic sponsored by the Church of Scientology in Clearwater December 15.
“We were pleased to see so many fine athletes come out again this year to compete in the ‘Say No To Drugs’ Holiday Classic and take a stand against substance abuse. These athletes are important role models for our youth, demonstrating that a drug-free life is fun,” said Chris Alexander, Race Director.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE •
Drug-Free Tennessee, the local chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, is promoting drug awareness and education for Red Ribbon Week.
MITCHELLEVILLE, MARYLAND •
A corps of leaders committed to empowering the community and providing opportunity to at-risk youth learned of a program that can keep kids off drugs.
Community leaders, officials and mentors at the fourth annual Community Day Breakfast of the Maryland-based nonprofit Men Aiming Higher came away from the February 16 event with tools to fight teen drug abuse.
HYDERABAD , PAKISTAN •
In response to unprecedented flooding in Pakistan, described by the UN as a climate catastrophe, Scientology volunteers continue providing urgently needed supplies and health care in their outreach to affected communities.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI •
Santa is making ready to touch down in the Crossroads Saturday, December 19, and he wants KC families to get set for Christmas treats and toys at the second annual Winter Wonderland at 18th & Grand Boulevard.
VAUD, SWITZERLAND •
It’s more important than ever to reach youth with the truth about drugs before they begin to experiment with harmful substances
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY •
Scientology Volunteer Ministers joined forces with CEDEK, a Chabad-affiliated Jewish charity, to help Roma children escape poverty.
TAIWAN •
With youth the target of Taiwan drug dealers, local Scientologists bring the Truth About Drugs educational initiative to schools throughout the country.
A review by the Ministry of Interior of Taiwan of illicit drug use points to “large-scale assaults by well-organized drug traders.” To develop their market, drug dealers have targeted the nation’s youth. “These perpetrators unceasingly induce youths into using drugs and eventually drug addiction by maintaining steady supply,” the analysis states.