LOS ANGELES, CA, August 20, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ — The Drug-Free World Foundation brought its drug-prevention education campaign to the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Heritage Festival on June 27–28, reaching more than 1,000 festival attendees and FIFA World Cup fans with educational materials promoting informed, drug-free choices.
The two-day event took place at El Pueblo de Los Angeles, the historic 44-acre living history museum and monument in Downtown Los Angeles. The festival coincided with a FIFA World Cup watch party and Fan Zone taking place across the street at Union Station, giving Drug-Free World volunteers an opportunity to reach a diverse audience of Angelenos, families, soccer fans and visitors.
Thousands of people attended the festival over the weekend, with people touring the Drug-Free World Mobile Exhibit. Through outreach at the festival and the nearby FIFA Fan Zone, volunteers reached more than 1,000 people and distributed Truth About Drugs educational booklets to festivalgoers and soccer fans.
The campaign generated meaningful conversations with people who had personal and professional experience with the effects of drug abuse.
One attendee, a retired social worker who had spent more than 30 years working with teenage girls who were pregnant and struggling with drugs, expressed her support for the educational materials. She took 200 Truth About Drugs booklets to place in her church for parishioners to access.
A physician’s assistant who visited the exhibit also expressed strong support for the program. After learning about the Drug-Free World curriculum, the healthcare professional visited the organization’s website and ordered an Educator’s Kit for further use.
The exhibit also provided an opportunity for Spanish-speaking community members to share personal stories about loved ones affected by drug use or who had lost their lives to drugs.
Drug-Free World volunteers also developed relationships with local businesses along Olvera Street. Several store owners allowed educational displays to be placed on their counters and on food trucks, extending the reach of the campaign beyond the festival exhibit itself.
By the end of the weekend, Drug-Free World had reached approximately 1,000 people through its outreach activities, provided tours of the Mobile Exhibit to attendees, and received signatures from individuals pledging to live a drug-free life.
In total, 13,700 Truth About Drugs booklets were distributed, and the campaign resulted in a new community partnership that will help extend access to drug-prevention education at future events.
About Drug-Free World
The Drug-Free World Foundation is dedicated to educating young people and adults about the truth regarding drugs so they can make informed decisions and live drug-free lives. Through educational materials, community outreach, presentations and public-awareness campaigns, Drug-Free World works with individuals, families, schools, community organizations and other stakeholders to promote drug prevention and awareness.
For more information about Drug-Free World educational materials and community activities, visit Foundation for a Drug-Free World at https://www.drugfreeworld.org
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