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Church of Scientology Supports D.C.’s National Night Out with Education on Drugs, Morals, and Rights
Church of Scientology volunteers partnered with police and neighbors to educate on fentanyl, rights, and ethical living.
Washington, D.C. — On Tuesday, August 5, the Founding Church of
Scientology of Washington, D.C. and the Church of Scientology National Affairs
Office joined the Metropolitan Police Department and dozens of community
organizations to participate in National Night Out at several locations across
the city. The event serves as an annual initiative to strengthen
police-community relationships and foster neighborhood unity.
Representatives from the Church of Scientology
were active participants in the event at Guy Mason Recreation Center, one of
the many hubs of activity during the evening. They connected with local
residents and families by sharing powerful social betterment campaigns
supported by the Church, including Foundation
for a Drug-Free World, The Way to
Happiness, and Youth for Human
Rights.
This year’s event marked the introduction of The Truth About Fentanyl, a timely and
urgent addition to the Drug-Free World campaign. As communities across the
country face the devastating consequences of fentanyl abuse, the new booklet is
a tool to raise awareness and educate youth and families on the deadly risks
associated with this drug.
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Volunteers also distributed The Way to Happiness, a common-sense moral
guide that encourages positive values and personal integrity, and materials
from Youth for Human Rights International, which aims to teach young people
about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The presence of volunteers alongside local
police and mounted patrol officers helped underline the shared goal of making D.C.
neighborhoods safer, healthier, and more informed.
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An officer from the Metropolitan Police District asked, “Why is it that the
Church of Scientology supports all of these programs?”
The answer to his question is simple. L. Ron Hubbard, Founder of Dianetics
and Scientology, stated that “the reason we’re alive is to help.” Therefore,
when Scientologists see something going on in their community, they feel that
they should help and our community outreach programs are some of the various
ways that we have found to help.
The Church of Scientology continues to support National Night Out each year
as part of its mission to uplift communities and create a better world through
outreach, education, and cooperation.
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