The Church of Scientology of Sacramento, along with local volunteers, participated in the annual National Night Out celebration at Robla Community Park, distributing hundreds of educational booklets to over 300 residents and community groups. The event, held on August 12, 2026, aimed to strengthen community-policing relationships and provided a platform for sharing resources from three international humanitarian campaigns: Foundation for a Drug-Free World, Youth for Human Rights, and The Way to Happiness.
These programs, designed to be secular and free of religious promotion, are offered at no cost to community leaders, educators, and law enforcement. Their focus is on drug prevention education, human rights education, and raising moral awareness through a common-sense guide booklet. The initiative underscores a commitment to addressing social issues at the grassroots level.
National Night Out is a nationwide campaign that encourages neighbors to connect with local law enforcement in a positive setting. Police officers, firefighters, and city officials attended the gathering, engaging with residents in a relaxed atmosphere. Volunteers took the opportunity to interact with attendees, including families, law enforcement, and civic leaders, receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback.
A local Park Ranger expressed gratitude for the anti-drug materials, noting that many emergency calls in the area stem from substance abuse. A Sacramento Police Officer also requested Youth for Human Rights materials for further review. Representatives from the Mayor's office and City Councilmember's office collected sample materials to share with city leadership. Additionally, a school district administrator showed strong interest in implementing the complimentary Drug-Free World Educator's Kit within local schools.
Christina DiGuilio, head of the Youth for Human Rights Sacramento Chapter, emphasized the importance of human rights in building supportive communities. She stated, "Human rights are foundational to interpersonal relationships at every level of society. From individual neighbors to neighborhoods, cities, states and beyond, respect is priceless." Don Pearson leads the United for Human Rights Sacramento Chapter, which also participated.
These campaigns are inspired by L. Ron Hubbard, whose humanitarian philosophy centers on the belief that people are inherently good but hindered by social ills. He advocated for helping others, eradicating barriers like drug abuse, illiteracy, and moral decay, and envisioning a civilization without insanity, criminals, or war. His principles are reflected in the programs' goals to promote sobriety, human rights awareness, and moral values.
Local Church Public Affairs Director Mike Klagenberg expressed fulfillment in contributing to such initiatives, saying, "We can build better and more vibrant communities together." The event highlighted the positive impact of community collaboration and the availability of these secular educational resources to address pressing social challenges.
