The Foundation for a Drug-Free World featured its interactive Mobile Exhibit at the 31st Annual Glendale Cruise Night on Saturday, July 18, 2026, drawing significant community engagement. The event, held along Brand Boulevard in Downtown Glendale from 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM, is one of Southern California's premier classic car events, attracting over 45,000 attendees and showcasing hundreds of classic cars, live music, vendor booths, and family activities.
The Mobile Exhibit provided visitors of all ages with free, fact-based educational materials aimed at preventing drug abuse and empowering youth to live drug-free lives. Attendees explored high-impact audio and visual displays and received free Truth About Drugs educational booklets covering substances like alcohol, marijuana, prescription drugs, and synthetics. The initiative is part of a broader effort to reach communities where they gather, emphasizing the importance of early prevention.
"Reaching youth and families where they gather is vital to effective drug prevention," said Karla Bartholomew, Chapter President for Foundation for a Drug-Free World. "Cruise Night offers a wonderful community setting to share fact-based information that empowers individuals—especially young people—to make informed, healthy life choices."
Key highlights of the exhibit included interactive educational displays detailing the real-world physical and mental impacts of drug abuse, free materials for families and educators such as comprehensive informational booklets, DVDs, and curriculum packs available at no cost, and a pledge drive where 141 individuals, mainly children and teens, took the "Drug-Free Pledge." This pledge represents a commitment to avoid drugs and promote a healthy lifestyle.
The importance of this event lies in its potential to reduce drug abuse rates among youth by providing accurate information in a community setting. According to the Foundation, early education is crucial in preventing substance abuse, which can have devastating effects on individuals, families, and society. The Mobile Exhibit's presence at a major community event like Glendale Cruise Night ensures that thousands of families receive resources that might otherwise be inaccessible.
The Foundation for a Drug-Free World is a nonprofit international drug education program sponsored by the Church of Scientology and Scientologists in support of the humanitarian goal of creating a drug-free, crime-free world where human rights are a reality, as envisioned by Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard. For more information about Drug-Free World educational materials and community activities, visit Foundation for a Drug-Free World.
The success of the pledge drive, with 141 individuals committing to a drug-free life, underscores the impact of direct engagement. As drug abuse remains a pressing public health issue, initiatives like the Mobile Exhibit provide a proactive approach to prevention, offering factual resources that counteract misinformation. By integrating with popular community events, the Foundation ensures that its message reaches a broad audience, potentially influencing long-term health behaviors.
