Making the 2010 Census Count - How Nonprofits Benefit from the Census 3-2009

Making the 2010 Census Count - How Nonprofits Benefit from the Census

Why is an accurate Census so important? A full and accurate Census is critical to ensuring that state and local programs and organizations receive the funding they are entitled to. The Census is particularly critical to meeting the needs of underserved communities.

The U.S. Census is taken every 10 years to count every resident and defines who we are as a Nation. Census data inform critical decisions on the national, state, and local levels – from Congressional representation to the allocation of more than $300 billion annually in federal funds. This means the 2010 Census will directly impact your organization and those you serve. In addition, The 2010 Census will create hundreds of thousands of temporary employment opportunities nationwide, bringing some of those jobs to your community.

Topics covered:
What is the Census and why is it Important?
How does it all work? What is the undercount? What is the Complete Count Committee?
What is the role of non profits? Why is the Census especially important to the Hispanic and Native American Communities?
Why should foundations care and what can they do to support the 2010 Census?

Speakers:
Juliane Baron, Population Resource Center
Cathy Illian, Regional Director and Pauline Nunez, Partnership Specialist, Census Bureau
Adrian Pedroza, Executive Director, The Albuquerque Partnership
Laurie Weahkee, Native American Voter Alliance, Sacred Alliance for Grassroots Equality
Mario Gutierrez, The California Endowment

Note: A workshop on the Census directed toward funders will be held on March 4, 9:00-11:00 in Santa Fe. More info: www.nmag.or