Today, community residents nationwide are being urged to take 10 minutes (if you live alone and don't have ADD, it is more like 2 minutes) to fill out and mail back the 2010 Census forms if you haven't done so already. This is particularly important for our population because the two hardest to count groups tend to be young people and minorities. We happen to fit into both categories so it's very important that we step up and get this done. If for some reason, you either didn't receive, lost or have questions about the Census forms, please click on the link attached that can tell you where your nearest questionnaire assistance center is located by zip code (http://2010.census.gov/2010census/take10map/bcqac-textview.php).
Why Fill Out the Census?
When we fill out the census form, we are making a statement about what resources our community needs going forward. Accurate data reflecting changes in our community are crucial in apportioning seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and deciding how more than $400 billion per year is allocated for projects like new hospitals and schools. That's more than $4 trillion over a 10-year period for things like new roads, hospitals, schools, and services like job training centers.
Please take a few minutes today to fill out this form. It is incredibly easy and at the same time very important to our community.
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