“We’ve all paid into the system and so in order for people with disabilities to receive our fair share of that, we need to be counted by the Census.”
Aaron Carruthers
Executive Director, California State Council on Developmental Disabilities […]
By Allen Pierleoni Why is it essential that every one of the 330 million-plus people living in the United States steps up and be counted in the 2020 Census? Because the results will determine the […]
California Rural Legal Assistance is making inroads in the Census count By Allen Pierleoni In case there’s any question about who is eligible to be counted in the 2020 Census, the U.S. Census Bureau makes […]
“The accuracy of this census will shape the next 10 years for our communities. It’s worth the time to complete it before it’s too late.”
Cori Lucero
Executive director of Government and Community Relations, UC Merced
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POR THEA MARIE ROOD visionycompromiso.org “Es importante ser contados para que no solo recibamos los fondos necesarios para nuestras comunidades, sino también para tener una representación justa”, dice Nataly Santamaria, la gerente de la red […]
BY THEA MARIE ROOD visionycompromiso.org“It is important to be counted so that we not only get the necessary funds to our communities but also to have fair representation,” says Nataly Santamaria, the promotora network manager […]
POR THEA MARIE ROOD jakara.org “Jakara ha estado involucrado en todos los frentes: hemos adoptado un enfoque de ‘todas las manos a la obra’,” dice el director ejecutivo Naindeep Singh. “[Eso incluye] divulgación en ferias […]
BY THEA MARIE ROOD jakara.org “Jakara has been engaged on all fronts — we have taken an ‘all-hands-on-deck’ approach,” says executive director Naindeep Singh. “[That includes] outreach at fairs and festivals, hosting our own events […]
POR THEA MARIE ROOD faithinthevalley.org “Soy afroamericana, y a medida que crecía, mi familia sentía que nuestras vidas no eran asunto del gobierno”, dice la pastora Trena Turner, directora ejecutiva de Faith in the Valley. […]
BY THEA MARIE ROOD faithinthevalley.org “I’m African American, and when I was growing up, my family felt like nothing was the government’s business,” says Pastor Trena Turner, executive director of Faith in the Valley. “And […]
POR THEA MARIE ROOD doloreshuerta.org Hay dos razones importantes para completar el Censo, dice Camila Chávez, directora ejecutiva de la Fundación Dolores Huerta. “Por cada miembro de la comunidad que se cuenta, eso significa fondos […]
BY THEA MARIE ROOD doloreshuerta.org There are two important reasons to complete the Census, says Camila Chavez, executive director of the Dolores Huerta Foundation. “For each community member who is counted that means federal funding […]
POR ANNE STOKES Llegar a las comunidades de manera tradicional ¿Qué puedes hacer con 20 mil dólares? ¿Comprar un automóvil nuevo? ¿Hacer un depósito inicial para una casa? ¿Tomar unas vacaciones de lujo (pre-COVID, por […]
BY ANNE STOKES Reaching out to communities the old-fashioned way What can you do with $20,000? Buy a new car? Make a down-payment on a home? Take a luxury vacation (pre-COVID, of course)? In many […]
POR ALLEN PIERLEONI Los estudiantes universitarios están encontrando nuevas formas de conectarse con los vecinos en comunidades difíciles de contar Hacer contacto personal con vecinos en comunidades difíciles de contar es la forma más básica […]
BY ALLEN PIERLEONI College students are finding new ways to connect with neighbors in hard-to-count communities Making personal contact with neighbors in hard-to-count communities is the most grass-roots form of Census outreach, and likely the […]
By Allen Pierleoni Video skits posted to social media make the Census message clear in a relatable way – Participate! What’s essential to the success of the 2020 Census? Clearly, the ongoing priority of community […]
BY ANNE STOKES The Fresno Center uses social media to educate younger and older generations about the Census Historically, the United States has been a golden door to immigrants and refugees striving to build a […]
POR ANNE STOKES El rapero llega a la gente a través de la música A veces, no solo es importante lo que dices, sino cómo lo dices.Para muchos residentes del Valle de San Joaquín, el […]
BY ANNE STOKES Rapper reaches out through music Sometimes, it’s not just what you say, but how you say it that matters. For many San Joaquin Valley residents, language can be a barrier that keeps […]
POR ALLEN PIERLEONI Radio Bilingüe encontró la combinación ideal en la magia de la radiodifusión Por tradición, los trabajadores agrícolas inmigrantes en California se encuentran entre los grupos cuyas cifras están más subestimadas u olvidadas […]
BY ALLEN PIERLEONI Radio Bilingüe found the ideal combination of broadcasting magic Traditionally, immigrant farmworkers in California are among the most undercounted or forgotten groups in the U.S. Census. But Fresno-based Radio Bilingüe is working […]
Here are just a few areas that will be touched by 2020 Census data: The placement of new hospitals and health clinics The number of doctors and other health providers needed in certain areas The […]
POR DEBBIE ARRINGTON Porque el Censo es importante para nuestros hijos, vecinos y familias ¡El censo de 2020 casi ha terminado! Y hay mucho en juego en este gran conteo de todas las personas. Las […]
El Censo de los Estados Unidos coloca el poder del gobierno en manos del pueblo. Al proporcionar un conteo exacto de la población de los hogares en todo el país, los recuentos del Censo determinan: […]
¿Por qué es esencial que cada persona en los Estados Unidos sea contada en el Censo 2020? Debido a que los datos se utilizarán durante la próxima década para ayudar a guiar la distribución a […]
POR ALLEN PIERLEONI Como muchas madres, Cassandra Gutiérrez desea lo mejor para su hija Arixsandra “Ari” quién actualmente tiene dos años y vive con sus padres en Vallejo. Eso, naturalmente, incluye una bíen fundada educación. […]
Central Valley, Fresno and Sacramento1-888-JAKARA-1jakara.org “Jakara has been engaged on all fronts — we have taken an ‘all-hands-on-deck’ approach,” says Executive Director Naindeep Singh. “[That includes] outreach at fairs and festivals, hosting our own events […]
Merced, Modesto, Sacramento y Stockton916-382-0177 hipcalifornia.com “La gente tiene preguntas sobre cómo se usará la información”, dice Cha Vang, Directora de Organización Estatal para HIP. “Comenzó con la cuestión de inmigración y, aunque ya no […]
Merced, Modesto, Sacramento and Stockton916-382-0177 hipcalifornia.com People have questions about how the information will be used, says Cha Vang, Director of Statewide Organizing for HIP. “It started with the immigration question, and even though it’s […]
Fresno, Merced, San Joaquin and Stanislausfaithinthevalley.org “Our communities, with reason, have varied thoughts or opinions about our government. When I was growing up, my family felt like nothing was the government’s business,” says Pastor Trena […]
Auburn530-718-4937 “Estamos haciendo campaña en áreas rurales, donde es mucho más difícil llegar a la gente: tanta extensión, sin WiFi, luchando contra el clima”, dice Tomas Evangelista, fundador de Evangelista Community Relations. “Pero tener esa […]
Auburn530-718-4937 “We’re canvassing in rural areas, where it’s a lot harder to reach people — so far spread, no WiFi, battling the weather,” says Tomas Evangelista, founder of Evangelista Community Relations. “But to have that […]
Coachella, Fresno, Hanford, Merced y Sacramentocncedfund.org La coalición de organizaciones se ha asociado con el estado de California para motivar a los residentes del Valle Central a completar el Censo, especialmente en las áreas que […]
Coachella, Fresno, Hanford, Merced and Sacramentocncedfund.org A variety of organizations have partnered with the state to reach hard-to-count people and households “We provide a visual so they can see the nine questions they’ll be asked,” […]
POR ALLEN PIERLEONI Es vital que los veteranos participen en el Censo; sus beneficios y servicios dependen de ello. La Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos tiene algo que decir a la comunidad de […]
BY ANNE STOKES For the first time, Census recognizes LGBTQ community Katalina Zambrano first started identifying as transgender in the seventh grade. Back in the 1990s, there were no support services in her community for […]
BY ALLEN PIERLEONI It’s vital for veterans to participate in the Census; their benefits and services depend on it The U.S. Census Bureau has something to say to the nation’s veteran community: “Think of the […]
BY THEA MARIE ROOD Learn how your neighborhood’s children will be affected for the next 10 years If you need a reason to participate in the Census, here’s a big one: Education for your community. […]
Every four years, the American Society of Civil Engineers takes a close look at the condition of the nation’s infrastructure and gives it an overall grade. In 2017, we rated a “D+.” The ASCE periodically […]
BY ALLEN PIERLEONI A home for every family 2020 Census could help alleviate San Joaquin Valley’s affordable-housing crisis. Federal funding based on Census data nourishes a broad spectrum of programs, including support for affordable housing […]
The data gathered by the 2020 Census will examine the medical-related needs and program-related priorities in urban and rural areas, and fund counties and states based on that information. Did you know that Calaveras County […]
BY ALLEN PIERLEONI Census data guides the distribution of funds for new hospitals and clinics,caregiver staffing and medical supplies Why is it essential that every person in the United States be counted in the 2020 […]
BY ANNE STOKES U.S. Census count determines the fate of billionsof dollars of California funding. The U.S. Census puts the power of the government into the hands of the people. By providing an accurate population […]
While the U.S. Census count determines funding for schools, public assistance programs, libraries and more, children are most commonly left out. It’s important to count kids — even newborns — when filling out the Census […]
POR DEBBIE ARRINGTON Y hay mucho en juego en este gran recuento. Una vez cada 10 años, el gobierno federal intenta contar a cada persona que vive en suelo estadounidense. Es una tarea de cada […]
BY DEBBIE ARRINGTON The 2020 Census is here now! And a lot is riding on this big count. Once every 10 years, the federal government attempts to count every person living on U.S. soil. It’s […]
POR DEBBIE ARRINGTON Su información privada no será compartida con otras agencias. Su información personal es confidencial y el Censo la mantendrá así. No importa lo que haya escuchado o leído, sus respuestas seguirán siendo […]
BY DEBBIE ARRINGTON Your private information will not be shared with other agencies. Your personal information is confidential, and the Census will keep it that way. No matter what you’ve heard or read, your answers […]
“Veterans love to tell war stories, but now they
need to start telling
Census stories.”
— Virginia A. Wimmer.
Deputy director, San Joaquin County Veterans Service Office
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