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Associated Press
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Hollywood Volunteers Transform Neighborhood for Earth Day: Butterflies Respond Immediately to New Gardens
LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 29, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a remarkable display of environmental stewardship, volunteers ranging from age 9 to 72 transformed parts of Hollywood this past weekend through a comprehensive Earth Day initiative inspired by the precept 'Safeguard and Improve Your Environment' from L. Ron Hubbard's common-sense guide, 'The Way to Happiness,' the Church of Scientology International announced today. The Hollywood Neighborhood Cleanup team implemented a unique three-pronged approach that went beyond typical Earth Day activities. Volunteers not only collected 50-gallon bags of trash from local streets but also restored a vandalized wildlife mural at Bronson Avenue and Carlos Street, returning the public artwork celebrating California's native species to its original beauty. Perhaps most striking was the creation of two butterfly gardens that showed immediate results. 'Within minutes of planting our first garden, we witnessed both cabbage white and skipjack butterflies arrive and land on the new plants,' said Rob Hoover, a local Scientologist who led the butterfly garden initiative. 'It was as if nature was thanking us in real time.' The second butterfly garden was planted at the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre, featuring flowers near the waterfalls along with berry bushes and beneficial ladybugs to support the ecosystem. Hoover, who has established several butterfly gardens throughout Hollywood, also created an interactive 8-foot photo wall featuring monarch butterfly wings that allows visitors to appear as if they have wings themselves, with the message 'Help take care of the planet' prominently displayed. Throughout the day, volunteers distributed hundreds of copies of The Way to Happiness to neighborhood residents, sharing the practical environmental wisdom contained in the booklet. 'This Earth Day initiative demonstrates how simple, coordinated community action can make an immediate visible difference,' said a spokesperson for the Hollywood Neighborhood Cleanup team. 'When people come together guided by the principle to safeguard and improve their environment, transformation happens quickly.' For more information about future community improvement projects or to obtain copies of The Way to Happiness, contact [email protected]. LEARN MORE: VIDEO: PHOTO LINK FOR MEDIA: IMAGE CAPTION: The Hollywood Neighborhood Cleanup team, ranging from ages 9 to 72, gathers in front of the butterfly photo wall after distributing over 400 copies of 'The Way to Happiness' booklets throughout the community during their Earth Day celebration. MEDIA ONLY CONTACT: Linda Wieland +1-323-960-3500 [email protected] NEWS SOURCE: Church of Scientology International Keywords: Religion and Churches, The Way to Happiness, Earth Day celebration, Hollywood Neighborhood Cleanup team, Church of Scientology International, LOS ANGELES, Calif. This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (Church of Scientology International) who is solely responsibile for its accuracy, by Send2Press® Newswire. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed. Story ID: S2P125826 APNF0325A To view the original version, visit: © 2025 Send2Press® Newswire, a press release distribution service, Calif., USA. RIGHTS GRANTED FOR REPRODUCTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY ANY LEGITIMATE MEDIA OUTLET - SUCH AS NEWSPAPER, BROADCAST OR TRADE PERIODICAL. MAY NOT BE USED ON ANY NON-MEDIA WEBSITE PROMOTING PR OR MARKETING SERVICES OR CONTENT DEVELOPMENT. Disclaimer: This press release content was not created by nor issued by the Associated Press (AP). Content below is unrelated to this news story.
Associated Press
21-03-2025
- General
- Associated Press
The Way to Happiness Campaign Offers Common-Sense Solutions on the United Nations' International Day of Happiness
/ -- On this United Nations-designated International Day of Happiness, The Way to Happiness Foundation International is championing a grassroots approach to strengthening happiness in our communities and neighborhoods—one based on common sense. Through its 21 precepts offering a moral compass for living, The Way to Happiness book offers a practical, non-religious guide that unites people and fosters trust and kindness throughout our society. 'The values outlined in the Way to Happiness: A Common Sense Guide To Better Living align closely with theme of The World Happiness Report 2025 which focuses on 'caring and sharing'. On this International Day of Happiness, true happiness is emphasized not as a quick fix but as a way of life. It's built through our individual and collective actions and how we treat others. The Way to Happiness book offers a clear path, rooted in integrity, respect, and compassion.' stated Ludwig Alpers, President of The Way to Happiness Foundation International. As part of the organization's nationwide initiative, The Way to Happiness Foundation International, recently participated in the World Conference of Mayors annual gathering in Orlando, Florida. Working with mayors from across the United States to provide tools to raise the trust, competence and happiness levels of their cities, crucial indicators of thriving communities, partnerships were forged by The Way to Happiness Foundation to help achieve these qualities at every level in these cities. The values presented in The Way to Happiness book points the way for lasting happiness in our communities and in our personal lives. Precept 20 in the book: 'Try to Treat Others as You Would Want Them to Treat You' encourages individuals to practice benevolence, respect, and empathy in their daily interactions. By treating others with kindness and fairness, we help create a harmonious environment where happiness can flourish. Such virtues of honesty, love and tolerance are not just ideals, but actionable principles that lead to well-being and success in life. The International Day of Happiness was established by the United Nations in 2012, recognizing the importance of happiness and well-being as universal goals. Celebrated annually on March 20th, the day highlights the role that happiness plays in promoting human development, social progress, and sustainable economic growth. The Way to Happiness Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving communities worldwide by promoting character standards and providing individuals with practical tools to lead a better life. With its distribution of The Way to Happiness book written by author and humanitarian, L. Ron Hubbard, the foundation aims to uplift individuals by teaching them how to make positive choices that impact not only their lives but the world around them. The Way to Happiness Foundation has distributed over 138 million copies of The Way to Happiness book in 118 languages in 92 nations. Media Relations The Way to Happiness Foundation +1 323-775-9292 X Legal Disclaimer:
