Scientologists Fill the "Birthday Closet" at Edelman's Children Court Center

The Church of Scientology of Pasadena Women's Auxiliary make sure that children in the Juvenile Court Services Shelter Care Program get to celebrate their birthdays by providing gifts to the Edelman's Children Court Center in Monterey Park.

[ClickPress, Thu Mar 01 2007] The Church of Scientology of Pasadena Women's Auxiliary presented the Edelman's Children Court Center in Monterey Park with a cartload of toys to add to their "Birthday Closet," a program that ensures that any child who is in the court system on his or her birthday gets to celebrate it, presents and all.

Janice Johnson, program manager for the Juvenile Court Services Shelter Care Program, was happy to receive the donation, and acknowledged its importance.

Auxiliary member Catherine Lepone of Los Angeles headed up the project and delivered the toys. The donation included dolls, basketballs, board games, trucks, teddy bears, card games and cosmetics.

"Every child is special and should be made to feel even more special on his or her birthday," said Ms. Lepone. "Going through the court system is especially stressful, so if a child has an easier time of it because of a birthday gift from us, we've accomplished our goal."

L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of the Scientology religion, once wrote, "A being is only as valuable as he can serve others." Scientology churches are well-known leaders in community outreach and social reform, including drug education, drug- and criminal-rehabilitation and literacy programs and human rights awareness activities.

For more information on Edelman Children's Court contact Janice Johnson, Program Manager, at (323) 526-6773.

For further information on the Auxiliary, headquartered in Pasadena, contact (626) 683-1364.

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