Comments on: Helping Others Be Counted

By: Generac

Generac — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:13:10 +0000

It may be that you have to see things from the governmental planner's point of view to appreciate just how essential the census is.
I'm all for small government but consider the census to be vital.

By: Elaine

Elaine — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 07:05:51 +0000

Considering that only half the adult population bothers to vote, this is the only real representation we have in our country today.
Every single wealthy person gets counted. Far too many of the poor are missed.

By: Pot Roast Queen

Pot Roast Queen — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:44:40 +0000

I for one believe the census is important and am all for it!

By: Else Strada

Else Strada — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 00:51:10 +0000

It is nice that you wrote about this. I found you on google and I had been looking for info about this. Nice blog, thank you for the info. I will check back to check for new entries

By: dom brassey

dom brassey — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:46:18 +0000

Very nice. In community spirit, Samuel Nunez from the San Joaquin Center for Fatherhood & Families shares this event:

FFSJ along with several youth and community groups are planning the "Healing The Hood~Census Block Parties" in strategic South and East Stockton public parks to build community and reach the hardest to count populations.

Our first event commemorates the birth and legacy of Cesar Chavez and is scheduled from 10-4PM on March 27th at Stribley Park in East Stockton.

According to The Census Project, San Joaquin County is home to the 13th-highest hard-to-count population in California, based on criteria such as ethnicity, immigrant status, English proficiency, income, employment and homelessness. FFSJ has partnered with Sierra Health Foundation and the Census as part of a collaborative effort in Northern California to support an accurate census count, which is essential to the equitable distribution of resources and political representation. Census data is used to determine the allocation of $300 billion to $400 billion annually for federal programs. After a 2000 Census undercount of more than 500,000 people, California lost an estimated $1.5 billion of federal funding over 10 years, according to the U.S. Census Monitoring Board.

If you are interested in getting involved, would like to set up a booth, or just want further information please don't hesitate to give us a call at (209) 941-0701.

By: Lesley Kountz

Lesley Kountz — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 23:35:11 +0000

I agree it's important to complete and be taken seriously. I know of some people who made it a mockery and included the names of their pets.

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WTF is the Census? | 99Problems — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:13:05 +0000

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By: Jenny Paul

Jenny Paul — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:32:23 +0000

Very cool! Thank you so much for bringing attention to this important and timely topic!

Another great resource was made available earlier this month by HealthyCity.org. They launched a statewide site specifically dedicated to the Census:

http://www.hardtocount.healthycity.org/ .

The website gives users access to a large array of census outreach related data and innovative tools to design, analyze, and share outreach activities.

Good luck getting your communities counted!

By: Sue Dormanen

Sue Dormanen — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:42:43 +0000

Thanks Dom and Aimée, I have posted a link to the census blog post on the Community Clinic Voice:

http://www.communityclinicvoice.org/.eec52fe

Best,
Sue