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EDUCATION

Clearwater Learning Center Battles Illiteracy and Absenteeism

“Fixing a kid’s education is one of the most beautiful things ever,” Jen says. “It never gets old.”

VOLUNTEERISM

Rev. Shadrack Lekoana Uses Real-World Solutions to Empower a Nation—and Fill Its Churches’ Empty Pews

Faced with a nationwide loss of faith in his country’s houses of worship, Reverend Shadrack Lekoana found real solutions in the 19 chapters of The Scientology Handbook.

VALUES

How a Streetwise Kid Grew Up to Transform Her Caribbean Country

Just another urchin in a family of 15 children on the wrong side of life, Carmelita Haynes grew up with a dream to transform Aruba. With determination, pluck and The Way to Happiness, she did just that.

HUMAN RIGHTS

Arkansas Voters and AG Move to Strengthen FOIA

If approved by voters, the measure would create a commission to help citizens request government records and penalize agencies that fail to comply with those requests.

DRUG PREVENTION

Lance Dyer Faces Down the Synthetic Drug Industry, and They Blink First

With educational materials from Foundation for a Drug-Free World, Lance Dyer transcended tragedy to fight and win an uphill battle against the synthetic drug industry and offer a drug-free future to millions.

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

USCIRF’s Latest Report—And Why Freedom of Religion Might Be What Brings Us All Together Again

Despite the divisive climate of our era, despite the almost audible sound of our unity ripping apart at the seams, there remains a force that solders Americans together like no other: religious freedom.

CRIMINAL REFORM

A New Beginning for Members of Mexico’s Notorious Cartels

Placing her trust in the basic goodness of people—and The Way to Happiness—Rosalba Cordero is changing inmates’ lives to vanquish the vicious cycle of crime in Mexico.

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.