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ARTS & CULTURE
An Enduring Melody: Preserving the Legacy of the Bowmaker
“The bow is the violin.” To most people, even musicians, all praise is reserved for the instrument played by the bow, the player’s skill or the composer of the score. Yet they are nothing without the bow.
DRUG PREVENTION
Leading the Charge Against Drug Abuse at Super Bowl LVIII
Drug-Free World and the Church of Scientology Las Vegas get out the Truth About Drugs message to hundreds of thousands during the week of the big game.
DRUG PREVENTION
Why Drug Prevention Matters Now More than Ever
Even as drug overdose deaths in the United States again hit an all-time high, public concern about drug abuse is declining.
DRUG PREVENTION
NFL Hall of Famer Brings the Truth About Drugs to Celebrity Golf Tournament
Tournament participants and spectators at NFL-star-studded event gain Truth About Drugs education materials to help youth in their lives.
DRUG PREVENTION
Drug-Free World Team Scores with 5,000 Handoffs at SoFi Stadium
Church and community volunteers distribute Truth About Drugs booklets at Monster Jam to counter drug trends in L.A. County and help save lives.
COMMUNITY
Church Mural Project Makes Its Mark for Hollywood Beautification
A team of more than 60 volunteers turned a decrepit eyesore into a meaningful, 100-foot eyeful in a single day’s work.
VOLUNTEERISM
Weekly Food Drive Unites Community to Nourish LA
The Saturday lifeline for those struggling to put food on the table is one positive development for LA to come from the pandemic.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Religions Take to LA Streets in Solidarity Against Hate
The march—hosted by Institute for Religious Tolerance, Peace and Justice—was comprised of faith leaders and representatives drawn together by a common goal, to take a stand against bigotry, hate and violence.
VOLUNTEERISM
From Los Angeles to the World, Church Campaign Helped Millions Stay Well
Under the maxim “An ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cure,” an international force of volunteers brought help on an unprecedented scale throughout the pandemic.
DRUG PREVENTION
How a Father and Daughter Team Reach Millions with Effective Drug Prevention
Meghan Fialkoff and her father Ben, a dental surgeon, have taken the helm of New York’s Foundation for a Drug-Free World. Their work in reversing the drug problem in their city is the subject of a Voices for Humanity episode, in which the pair go straight to the city’s youth in schools and after-school programs.
VOLUNTEERISM
Volunteer Ministers to the Rescue in Nepal
Scientology Volunteer Ministers in Nepal responding to tragedy and rebuilding.