Social Betterment News
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- 3 Feb 2024
Out of a Mountain of Despair, a Stone of Hope: A Former Inmate’s Story of TransformationRead Danny’s story, a former inmate whose life was transformed through Criminon’s educational programs. From a path marred by addiction and crime to becoming a CEO and family man, his journey powerfully illustrates the effectiveness of rehabilitation in breaking the cycle of recidivism. -
- 31 Jan 2024
Revolutionizing Dutch Education: An Educator’s Journey with Study TechnologyAn inspiring story of Karin Verheijen, who, after discovering the effectiveness of Study Technology at an Applied Scholastics school, embarked on a journey to bring effective tutoring solutions to thousands of children across the Netherlands. -
- 30 Jan 2024
Hollywood Village: Uniting Community for a Beautiful, Clean and Safe HollywoodDiscover how Hollywood Village, part of The Way to Happiness Los Angeles, partners with local entities to beautify and safeguard the Hollywood community through monthly cleanups and beautification initiatives. -
- 29 Jan 2024
Criminon Florida Ushers in 2024 with Renewed Hope for Second ChancesCriminon Florida enters 2024 celebrating over 30 years of transforming lives in the prison system. Serving over 2,500 students in 34 states, they faced numerous challenges, including adapting to digital lesson delivery. Their dedication resulted in 891 course and seminar completions in 2023, significantly impacting the rehabilitation of inmates and embodying a mission of hope and second chances. -
- 14 Jan 2024
Breaking the Cycle: The Role of Education in Prison RehabilitationEducational programs in prisons have proven to significantly reduce recidivism and aid in successful reintegration into society. Recent federal reforms have expanded access to such programs, demonstrating their effectiveness in decreasing crime rates, improving employment prospects, and facilitating positive societal impacts. -
- 31 Dec 2023
Narconon Ojai’s Holiday Initiative for Youth Empowerment and Addiction PreventionNarconon Ojai’s recent event highlights their continuous work in addiction awareness and prevention, with a successful fundraiser supporting the Ojai Youth Foundation. -
- 20 Mar 2023
The Way to Happiness for a Safer and Cleaner NaplesPascal Lemos, inspired by The Way to Happiness’ principles, has galvanized a volunteer movement in Naples, Italy, focusing on environmental cleanup. His initiative, which began with a simple beach cleanup, has expanded into a broad campaign, including educational lectures, artistic collaborations, and media engagement, significantly impacting local environmental conditions. -
- 9 Dec 2022
Celebrating 50 Years of Educational Excellence: A Milestone for Applied ScholasticsApplied Scholastics commemorated its 50th anniversary in Spanish Lake, St. Louis, highlighting decades of global educational achievements. The celebration attracted educators worldwide, showcasing seminars, awards, and the enduring success of its Study Technology programs. -
- 31 Mar 2022
Narconon Celebrates 56th AnniversaryNarconon’s 56th anniversary, celebrated worldwide, highlights powerful recovery stories and the program’s lasting impact in helping thousands to overcome addiction with its unique, drug-free approach. -
- 30 Mar 2022
Kansas City United in Peace Ride and Rally: A Movement for Community UnityThe sixth Kansas City United in Peace Ride and Rally on March 26, 2022, united over 160 participants in a show of diversity and solidarity. Highlighting a peaceful ride, engaging speeches, and performances, the event, led by a pastor-activist MC, reinforced community unity and violence reduction based on “The Way to Happiness” principles. -
- 23 Oct 2020
Narconon Mexico Expands to Aid More in Addiction BattleNarconon Mexico, under the leadership of Eduardo Espinal, expands its facilities to aid more individuals struggling with addiction. The new 114,000 square feet facility in Querétaro offers a distraction-free environment for recovery, emphasizing the program’s success in rehabilitating over a thousand individuals and bringing them back to their families drug-free. -
- 10 Jan 2019
Study Validates Narconon’s Sauna-Based Detoxification in Substance RecoveryA 2018 scientific study confirms the effectiveness of Narconon’s sauna-based detoxification method in aiding recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, offering a significant boost to the prospects of lasting sobriety for participants. -
- 20 Feb 2014
Venezuelan Artists and The Way to HappinessVenezuelan celebrities collaborate in “Artists for a Better Venezuela,” distributing over 90,000 copies of The Way to Happiness and hosting events to promote moral upliftment and societal improvement. -
- 3 Feb 2014
Delphi Schools: Revitalizing EducationDelphi Schools began as the dream of a small group of educators in the early 1970s to build a new kind of learning environment. Students receive individualized study programs and follow carefully laid out checksheets. A student must demonstrate competence at each major step before continuing on to the next. -
- 1 Oct 2013
Tutor Stuns Schoolteachers by Turning “Problem Children” Into Avid LearnersMy name is Teresita. After living in the United States for 25 years, I came back to Costa Rica with a lot of dreams about helping and creating a better life in my town. I found out that there were a lot of problems in the education system, with a lot of desperate parents trying to find somebody who could give extra classes to their children so they could pass the school year, and many students who did not have any interest in learning…. -
- 4 Sep 2013
Changing Lives from the Outside: How a Criminon Volunteer Works to Inspire InmatesMegan, a Business Administration student in LA, works with the Criminon program to guide inmates through The Way to Happiness course, significantly impacting their lives. Despite never visiting a prison, Megan has witnessed remarkable transformations in prisoners who often feel lost and hopeless. Through her coaching, many have gained new perspectives, leading to positive changes and even early releases. Her dedication exemplifies the power of belief and support in overcoming adversity.