Category: Charitable Contributions
![Church of Scientology Cuts a Ribbon on National Affairs Office in the Emerald Isle](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/ec/98/f415c10a354caca479db82465fea.jpg)
The new Church of Scientology National Affairs Office offers permanent delivery of Scientology-supported social betterment programs.
![Fashion Show Raises Funds for At-Risk Youth](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/9a/a2/7b125adaa30149de494592f23104.jpg)
The Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) raised more than $20,000 at 13th annual Fashions with Flair, a fashion show at the Historic Fort Harrison, the international Church of Scientology religious retreat in downtown Clearwater, Florida. The funds raised by CCV will benefit the Leonard Johnson Foundation and Pinellas Sheriff's Police Athletic League.
![Chefs Showcase Hosted by the Church of Scientology](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/af/b7/3ad24aaa2ae283a695568efcfa9b.jpg)
4th Annual Chefs' Showcase was a culinary tour do force that benefited three deserving local charities.
![Business Meeting Supports the Arts for At-Risk Youth](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/a7/04/f32965144339260d4f9fb72d12cd.jpg)
Scientology Information Center May business reception takes on raising funds for a summer art and music project in the Clearwater Greenwood neighborhood.
![Seasoned First Responders Learn of Surprising New Technique](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/2e/3b/6eb9390b48b4f910f98fa01f4516.jpg)
"I was amazed how well they worked," was the reaction of civil protection specialists who experienced Scientology assists.
![Nepal Remembers Loved Ones Lost](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/ee/ec/228d7e3622cf1a1c7e34e0bb83de.jpg)
One year later, Nepalese light thousands of candles for those who died in the 2015 Nepal earthquake.
![Volunteer Ministers Bring Help to Kumamoto, Japan](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/e5/92/7753d44efd586d46d2061364b396.jpg)
When two freak earthquakes within two days devastated Kumamoto prefecture on the southernmost island of Japan,Scientology Volunteer Ministers responded.
![Is a Drug-Free Tshwane Possible?](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/ac/d6/52b980338a98db958446819b84c9.jpg)
Foundation for a Drug-Free World Africa says "Yes."
![Brussels Scientologist Back City With Volunteer Action](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/39/0a/d7eefaa2ddad748c3bde5fa23328.jpg)
The Churches of Scientology for Europe back Cleanliness Day—a day set aside by the city each year to remind those living in Brussels that "cleanliness is everyone's business."
![Los Topos and Scientology Volunteer Ministers Partner in Ecuador](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/10/84/60855fdde7f6be5fe2409b6ec298.jpg)
The 7.8 magnitude Ecuador earthquake brings Los Topos and the Scientology Volunteer Ministers back together in the name of help.
![Charity Coalition Honors Civic Humanitarians, Volunteers for National Volunteer Week](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/69/81/3ac36ffc6aace031cc3e56667254.jpg)
![Volunteers Find Their U.N. Happiness Day Plans Could Not Have Been More Appropriate](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/e0/0c/aea5eb12b06b49bc2f87e6130f78.jpg)
This year's World Happiness Report calls for a secular moral code to sustain people in living good lives—Exactly what The Way to Happiness has to offer.
![Urging Peace and Tolerance in the Wake of Terror](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/8b/ed/d3010be83c28254c879eca3141ba.jpg)
French and Belgian Scientologists reach out to their communities with a booklet renowned for its ability to spread calm in turbulent times.
![Creating a Corps of Volunteers to Help Fiji in Times of Disaster](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/1c/98/a9db595d02a231fd9d14955c63aa.jpg)
Six weeks after Cyclone Winston tore through Fiji with winds of 230 km per hour (143 miles per hour), pastor Alfy's (Rev. Alfred Waqa) Scientology Volunteer Ministers continue to provide relief, traveling to nearby villages to help them recover from the damage.
![Scientology Volunteer Ministers Bring Help to the Town of Fusagasugá, Colombia](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/93/de/e153e6f67ecdc5875631cac79b74.jpg)
Church of Scientology of Bogotá set up a bright yellow Volunteer Ministers pavilion and offered unconditional help to the people of Fusagasugá, Colombia.
![25th Annual Paint Your Heart Out Clearwater Project Upgrades Local Homes](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/d6/9a/0f0541472602cfa5f9131e41f36e.jpg)
Clearwater Scientologists were among those participating in the Paint Your Heart Out Clearwater project that beautified 25 homes for senior citizens and other needy residents who cannot do the work themselves.
![Fiji on Long Road to Recover From Deadly Cyclone](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/fe/5e/29b84d1a623ea48d6200f0634e6e.jpg)
Scientology Volunteer Ministers team up with Christian pastor responding to Cyclone Winston.
![Why Scientologists Support Foundation for a Drug-Free World](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/5e/b3/4e9c8212de506a5c7973760df1f1.jpg)
Drawing on three decades of experience in drug education and prevention, the Truth About Drugs curriculum and materials of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World reach kids on a visceral level, helping them take an honest look at what drugs really are and what they do.
![Scientology Volunteer Ministers Helping Fiji Recover From Deadly Cyclone](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/31/79/6f3c56e1a123538fbef9f0feb739.jpg)
Christian pastor heads team responding to Cyclone Winston.
![World Civil Defense Day Spotlights Importance of Preparedness](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/3d/f3/20f35a8ccaca96022596b5449b1b.jpg)
A freak landslide in Chile that killed at least 280 last October illustrates the need for disaster preparedness and the value of Scientology Volunteer Minister training.
![Charity Coalition to Honor Nonprofits and Volunteers for National Volunteer Month](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/8a/a0/93af54c3200e751c430c1d5e4863.jpg)
Church of Scientology will host annual awards presentation event to honor those whose volunteer work improves the quality of life for those living in the greater Tampa Bay area.
![Texas Volunteer Ministers Complete Tornado Response](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/52/30/39b0fa4dfec8ebbfc6bbf2d99278.jpg)
A team of Scientologists from the Church of Scientology of Dallas and the Scientology Mission of Deep Ellum, Texas, have been providing relief to those affected by the deadly North Texas tornadoes since December 26, 2015.
![Teaching LA's Youth Self-Defence in a Crime Ridden City](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/f2/c4/0631227174b24c48c4646de99af2.jpg)
Z-Ultimate Self-Defense and Martial Arts participates in Volunteer Minister Community Fair to help prepare the community for disasters.
![Scientologist's Crusade to Bring Human Rights to India and Nepal](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/88/c7/8bc43ea1f13cfe79c5b7228a351f.jpg)
Mr. Andrew Chalmers believes education is the key to changing attitudes and bringing about urgently needed human rights reform. He is featured in a Voice for Humanity video on the Scientology website.
![Local Toy Store Doesn't Play Around With Homelessness](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/e1/68/a6f300ab6b1de0a7a05645936cae.jpg)
Cloud 9 Children's Toy Shop helps combat homelessness in Hollywood at the Volunteer Ministers Community Disaster Preparedness Fair.
![Nashville Church of Scientology Commemorates World Civil Defense Day With Special Workshop](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/0e/5e/629a481f9f2317f28f93bc801b90.jpg)
The Nashville Church of Scientology observed World Civil Defense Day March 1st with a special workshop called "Survival Training."
![Scientology Volunteer Ministers Welcomed in Costa Rica With Dancing, Fanfare](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/e1/21/18051188f85a9ee23fff062d169f.jpg)
Vibrant and colorful traditional Costa Rican dance and song set the mood for the opening of the Scientology Volunteer Ministers Goodwill Tour in the nation's capital, San José.
![Scientology Volunteer Ministers Disaster Preparedness Fair Helps Combat Record Homelessness](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/fe/f2/897e66cbbecbb601e9080622a41f.jpg)
L.A. Community Preparedness Fair at the Church of Scientology of Los Angeles helped educate the community to cope when disaster strike. It also took on another kind of disaster affecting the city—the estimated 26,000 homeless living on the streets of L.A.
![Scientologists Join "Adopt Greenwood" Project in Clearwater, Florida](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/ac/8d/94e43a0a21e71040858d3d5837e6.jpg)
In a coordinated initiative to upgrade the Clearwater, North Greenwood area, community leaders and Scientology volunteers join forces to help tackle crucial issues affecting the neighborhood.
![Scientology Volunteers Hold Syringe Clean Up](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/bd/a7/9e8b0151bebfafd1744df32c0c17.jpg)
Volunteers from the Say No to Drugs, Say Yes to Life Foundation of Catania, Sicily, help make the community save by picking up abandoned syringes.
![Volunteers in Belgium Push Drug-Free Mardi Gras](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/94/68/00e3cc2b8868ae7d8af9954bf74a.jpg)
Teams from the Brussels Branch of the Churches of Scientology for Europe add flair to dedication honoring a drug-free Mardi Gras.
![Brussels Youths Bring Universal Declaration of Human Rights to Life](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/75/05/a2435261607570ab12a058f05416.jpg)
Group invites shoppers to lend a hand with a unique petition promoting human rights education.
![Desperately Needed Clothing, Blankets Delivered to Remote Nepal Village](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/60/47/0f440afc7593ede48014170175d9.jpg)
Scientology Volunteer Ministers help villagers of Aaru Pokhari survive the harsh Nepal winter.
![Drug Free London Volunteers Campaign for a Cleaner, Safer Neighbourhood](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/3c/6d/04565df26b5f3f3ed66877f96949.jpg)
Reaching out with the truth about drugs in the South London neighbourhood of Streatham
![Scientology Volunteer Ministers Amazon Goodwill Tour Completes Puerto Nariño Delivery](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/8c/5a/395421e46dcf521da40664f62940.jpg)
Scientology Volunteer Ministers Bid Farewell to Puerto Nariño in Colombian Amazon, leave behind friends and new Volunteer Ministers groups.
![Clothing Drive Launched to Aid Nepal Earthquake Victims](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/50/db/511ab03470e54d1ed2de96024bd3.jpg)
The effort is part of the Scientology Volunteer Ministers Center's ongoing relief efforts in Kathmandu where aid is still needed nine months after the deadly temblor.
Brahms, Bach and Chopin will 'chip in' for a good cause on the 6th of February at Clearwater's historic Fort Harrison.
![Scientology Volunteer Ministers Rush Supplies to Help in UK Flood Recovery](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/9c/6a/a02e13459126dfd6fd283972ee4d.jpg)
Rescue teams jump into action after tens of thousands of homes and businesses in Cumbria were pummelled by Storm Desmond in early December.
![Youth Group Brings Human Rights to Life Throughout Mexico](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/a3/03/a64600c088152e8cde37b3d243d1.jpg)
Youth for Human Rights chapters of Mexico raised awareness on human rights
Established in September 2014, the Charity Coalition luncheons are held bi-monthly. "In alignment with basic principles laid down by our Church's founder, Mr. L. Ron Hubbard, we host the luncheons for non-profits to network and collaborate on new initiatives and partnership for future improvements of our community" said Jenny Webb, the Community Affairs Director for the Church.
![Scientology Volunteer Ministers Help Chennai, India, Recover From Worst Flooding in a Century](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/6b/8e/c3e658bdea59cff0d4b398d5dc57.jpg)
Volunteer Ministers from Nepal join local volunteers in response to Chennai disaster
![Church of Scientology of New York Honors Fallen Hero](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/e1/eb/8be0cb95ae04494091aead789413.jpg)
A Christmas gift to help the family of NYPD Detective Randolf A. Holder who died in the line of duty October 20.
![Brussels Scientologists Promote a Drug-Free Day After Christmas Day](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/de/ec/031acbe53b9ecc668ae22222dcce.jpg)
The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction's latest survey paints a disturbing picture of increased drug abuse in the European Continent. Local youth are responding to this by using the Christmas holiday to launch a drug-prevention drive with a message for drug-free New Year resolutions.
![Religious Leaders Urge Mutual Understanding to Bring About Peace](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/bf/7e/2930d9a6dc8c6655891d86dfc947.jpg)
Church of Scientology Sydney hosts interfaith conference in the name of peace.
![How Do Scientologists Celebrate the Holiday Season?](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/d5/b9/ec19b33c6bf02b6c5bac283e93b9.jpg)
Observances of the holidays are as diverse as Scientologists are. Because the Scientology religion is practiced in 165 countries and territories, Scientologists come from a wide variety of faiths and cultural traditions. But no matter what their background, they, like most people, gather with loved ones to enjoy the warmth of friends and family and celebrate the joy of the season.
The 20th Annual Holiday Brunch held in appreciation for Church of Scientology neighbors and their families included members of the hospitality industry, area non-profits and representatives from the Greek community's Laconian Society.
![Drug-Free Marshals Toronto 27th Annual "Say No to Drugs, Say Yes to Life" Christmas Festival](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/cd/58/51ecee71bb7274689db3ecd1e53d.jpg)
Some 1,500 visitors attended the 27th annual Drug-Free Marshals Christmas Festival, cosponsored by the Church of Scientology of Toronto and the Foundation for a Drug-Free World with the help of local businesses. The festival featured toys, entertainment, arts & crafts, cookie decorating, raffles and a Truth About Drugs essay contest for children and teens.