Scientology Network Overdose Awareness Day Programming Provides Help, Promotes Prevention
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- In the U.S. alone, every five minutes someone dies of overdose. International Overdose Awareness Day is observed both to remember the victims of drug overdoses and to inform the world of the urgent need to adopt effective drug education campaigns.
Scientology Churches Share Solutions on Overdose Awareness Day to Turn the Tide
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- More than 109,000 Americans died of drug overdose in the 12-month period ending Jan. 2023. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reports fentanyl-related fatalities among children and teens increased more than 30-fold between 2013 and 2021. But there are simple actions anyone can take to help save lives, according to Foundation for a Drug-Free World, the drug education and prevention campaign the Church of Scientology supports.
CCHR Florida: A 2023 Platinum Award Finalist for its Campaign to Protect Families
CLEARWATER, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- After winning the PRNEWS Platinum Award for Government Relations in 2022, Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) Florida is once again a finalist for 2023. Learn about CCHR Florida President Diane Stein and the battle she leads to prevent coercive psychiatry from harming Florida families. Watch her episode on Voices for Humanity on the Scientology Network.
Volunteers Honored at the Los Angeles Church of Scientology Annual Awards Banquet
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Each year, the Church of Scientology of Los Angeles holds an awards ceremony and banquet for World Humanitarian Day to honor local Volunteer Ministers and the volunteers of other Los Angeles nonprofits deserving of recognition. The Scientology Volunteer Ministers program is a religious social service created by Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard to provide help whenever and wherever needed.
Scientology Volunteer Ministers Honored for Their Unconditional Help
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- In today's hectic world of smartphones and social media, people can become more focused on their screens than on the world around them. But, there are those whose work and commitment prove that human connection and kindness are not a thing of the past. And among them are the Scientology Volunteer Ministers, a religious social service sponsored by the Church of Scientology International.
Learn How a Simple Act of Kindness Inspired a Movement on Meet a Scientologist
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- "I never realized until I had my first son just how much you can love another person and just how far you're willing to go for them," says Scientologist Cristal Logothetis. In an episode of Meet a Scientologist on the Scientology Network, Logothetis describes how she came across the image of a three-year-old boy who drowned off the coast of Greece at the height of the Syrian refugee crisis.
Lives Bettered Thanks to the Help of the Scientology Tools for Life
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Shadrack Mpho Lekoana, a minister of the Uniting Reform Church in South Africa, was in search of a way to bring help to those in need. His congregants found strength when they came to him for help but went home with the same problems. "As ministers, we are called to change the lives of the people, and we need to have the tools," Rev. Lekoana says in an episode of Voices for Humanity on the Scientology Network.
How a Bike-Loving Italian Anti-Drug Activist is Helping Italy Live Drug-Free
BERGAMO, Italy /ScoopCloud/ -- Motorbikes roared through the city of Bergamo this June and leaned into the curves around Lake Iseo on one of Italy's most breathtaking and challenging highways. The bikers wore bright green vests bearing the logo of Foundation for a Drug-Free World proclaiming "Dico No alla Droga" (Say No to Drugs) on the 6th annual Motogiro for a Drug-Free Italy. This and many other drug prevention events are featured on the Scientology Network in an episode of Voices for Humanity.
Scientology Churches Share The Way to Happiness in the Spirit of Friendship
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- There is a good reason why The Way to Happiness is in such high demand. This booklet comprising 21 common-sense principles is not only the single most-translated nonreligious book. Some 250,000 groups and individuals have embraced it and use it to help others. And friendship has everything to do with its popularity.
Hungarian Scientologists Help Make Summer Special for Families in Need
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- "Everyone is special" was the message at a celebration of "Everybody's Day" this summer in Újpalota, Hungary. Volunteer Ministers from the Church of Scientology Budapest joined the Baptist Charity Service, the Red Cross, and an Újpalota family support association to make this a memorable day for children in the underserved community on the northeastern border of Budapest.
Scientology Tokyo: The Best of the Past and an Even Brighter Future
TOKYO, Japan /ScoopCloud/ -- In celebration of their anniversary August 8, the staff and parishioners of the Church of Scientology Tokyo extend an invitation to watch Destination: Scientology - Tokyo on the Scientology Network and learn what they love most about their city and their Church.
David Pomeranz Discusses the Modern Science of Mental Health at Los Angeles Concert
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- At a concert at the Church of Scientology of the Valley community auditorium, legendary pop singer/songwriter Pomeranz introduced "Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health" to the Filipino community in Los Angeles, just as he did nearly 20 years ago in Manila.
Share the Excitement at the Church of Scientology in the Capital of Cool
NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Join the staff and parishioners of the Church of Scientology and Community Center Harlem in a celebration of their July 31 anniversary. "Harlem - it's pretty much inside of me," says Phil, an executive at the Church of Scientology Harlem in Destination: Scientology - Harlem on the Scientology Network. He describes Harlem as "a very, very proud community."
Is Ireland Failing to Help Those at Risk of Drug Abuse?
DUBLIN, Ireland /ScoopCloud/ -- National Affairs Office of the Church of Scientology in Dublin hosted an open discussion. A new community-based initiative emerged in view of the need for prevention among at-risk groups and communities. According to the latest statistics from the Health Research Board, two people in Ireland die every day of drug-related causes, most of them of overdose.
The Church of Scientology Celebrates its Anniversary in One of California’s Premier Communities
PASADENA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- In the heart of Old Town, just ten miles from downtown Los Angeles, the Church of Scientology Pasadena combines a love of the region's history with its commitment to ensuring a bright future for all. Pasadena is an eclectic mix of old and new-with the California Institute of Technology and NASA Jet Propulsion Lab.
A Passion for Speed Makes Christopher Hill a Winner on Meet a Scientologist
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- "Racing and driving cars at their limit - it's my passion," says Christopher Hill in an episode of the new season of Meet a Scientologist on the Scientology Network. From the time he was 2 or 3 years old, Hill knew that he wanted to race cars. He pursued this, beginning with kart racing as a teen.
Helping Keep Youth Safe from the Menace of Human Trafficking
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- When Glory Matipile discovered a childhood friend had suddenly disappeared, it changed her life forever. An episode of Voices for Humanity on the Scientology Network documents how this human rights advocate is saving lives.
Join the Church of Scientology in Celebrating the Vibrant Culture of Mexico
MEXICO CITY, Mexico /ScoopCloud/ -- On the anniversary of the July 2010 dedication of their Church, Mexico City Scientologists share what they love most about their megacity and their passion for helping their community.
Mentoring Youth Leaders in the Name of Peace and a Better World
NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Human Rights Office of the Church of Scientology International congratulates Youth for Human Rights International for its Summit at the UN, which provided youth activists from around the world with tools to achieve their humanitarian goals.
‘Voices for Humanity’ Follows Kim Bey’s Journey From Immigrant to Inspiring Leader in the Nation’s Capital
WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- VOICES FOR HUMANITY - the weekly series presenting heroic change-makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations, working to uplift their communities - announces an episode featuring community activist Kim Bey.
‘Humanité, the Beloved Community’ – A Passionate Vision For Global Harmony Through Music – Airs on Documentary Showcase
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Network's DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE - the weekly series providing a platform for independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues - presents the award-winning documentary "Humanité, the Beloved Community" on July 7, 2023.
Documentary Showcase Rallies Around Stories of Grit and Glory With ‘Fathers of Football’
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Network's DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE - the weekly series providing a platform for independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues - presents Fathers of Football, illustrating the important role high school football plays in small-town America.
‘Voices for Humanity’ Battles Human Trafficking with Glory Matipile
GAUTENG, South Africa /ScoopCloud/ -- VOICES FOR HUMANITY - the weekly series presenting heroic change-makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations, working to uplift their communities - announces a new episode featuring human rights activist Glory Matipile, premiering on July 5, 2023.
Meet a Scientologist Gets Tempted by Love and Chocolate With Master Pastry Artists Armando Siracusano and Gabriella Comis
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Network's MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST - the weekly series spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists from around the world and all walks of life - announces an episode featuring elite chocolatiers Armando Siracusano and Gabriella Comis on July 4, 2023.
Join the Church of Scientology for Independence Day Family Fun
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Kick off a memorable Independence Day weekend at a family fun day in Hollywood hosted by the Church of Scientology Sunday July 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each year, the Church of Scientology Los Angeles hosts an Independence Day Festival.
Scientology Network Anti-Drug Marathon Event Centers on Prevention Through Education
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Network commemorates the United Nations annual International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking June 26 with a full day of programming dedicated to highlighting the effectiveness of drug prevention through education.
High School Musical Dreams Hit a High Note in the Documentary Showcase Feature ‘Most Valuable Players’
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Network's DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE - the weekly series providing a platform for independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues - presents the documentary classic "Most Valuable Players," on June 23, 2023.
Meet a Scientologist Goes Big on Art with Angelika Mehrens
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Network's MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST - the weekly series spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists from around the world and all walks of life - announces an episode featuring master large-scale painter Angelika Mehrens, premiering June 27, 2023.
Voices for Humanity Plants the Seeds for a Drug-Free Future with Julieta Santagostino
CLEARWATER, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- VOICES FOR HUMANITY - the weekly series presenting heroic change makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations, working to uplift their communities - announces a new episode featuring the work of anti-drug activist Julieta Santagostino on June 21, 2023.
Meet a Scientologist Finds Sweet Success with Innovative Beekeeper József Hegyi
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Network's MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST, the weekly series spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists from around the world and all walks of life, announces an episode featuring beekeeper and entrepreneur József Hegyi, premiering on June 20, 2023.
Documentary Showcase Scales Unprecedented Heights with Climbing Blind
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Network's DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE - the weekly series providing a platform for independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues - presents the documentary Climbing Blind on June 16, 2023.
Voices for Humanity Restores Taiwan’s Cultural Values to its Youth with Miao-Hsiang Lin
CHIAYI, Taiwan /ScoopCloud/ -- VOICES FOR HUMANITY - the weekly series presenting heroic change makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations, working to uplift their communities - announces a new episode featuring educator and community activist Miao-Hsiang Lin, premiering June 14, 2023.
Meet a Scientologist Focuses on Exotic Locales With Filmmaker Matt Brown
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Network's MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST, the weekly series spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists from around the world and all walks of life, announces an episode featuring filmmaker Matt Brown premiering June 13, 2023.
‘Forgive – Don’t Forget,’ a Journey to Return a Samurai Sword, Airs on Documentary Showcase
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Network's DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE - the weekly series providing a platform for independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues - presents the award-winning documentary "Forgive - Don't Forget" premiering on June 9, 2023.
Church of Scientology ‘We Are Giants’ Ad Boosts Honors Tally at Telly Awards
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Church of Scientology "We Are Giants" ad continues to increase its tally of awards by winning five more, including one Gold, at the 44th annual Telly Awards, one of television's most prestigious international competitions for creative excellence.