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Nov, 8 2019 - Blue Ridge Public Radio

Census Bureau Leans On Latinx Community Partners For Accurate Count In 2020

Organizations that serve the immigrant and Latinx population are being tasked with encouraging their communities to participate in the upcoming 2020 census. The US Census Bureau is turning to these so-called “trusted voices,” in an effort to alleviate fears about how the data will be used. Officials with the US Census Bureau are holding workshops across the state designed to help local nonprofits educate their communities about the data-gathering effort. 
Nov, 7 2019 - The Stanley News & Press

Commissioners approve resolution to work with Census Bureau

Peter Sabo, a North Carolina specialist with the U.S. Census Bureau, spoke to the county commissioners Monday night about the goal of having more than 82 percent of people in the county respond to the survey. Commissioner Bill Lawhon moved to adopt a resolution for a partnership between the county and the Census Bureau. The motion passed unanimously. Sabo said census numbers factor into the number of representatives states have in Congress along with the distribution of federal funds totaling more than $675 billion nationwide.
Nov, 7 2019 - The Charlotte Weekly

Lunch with the League explains Census 2020

CHARLOTTE – Charlotte Mecklenburg Director for Census Lawanda Blair Foster discusses the 2020 Census at the next League of Women Voters lunch. Foster will also talk about why the census is important to Charlotte and the county, key dates and how to get involved, including participation and new initiatives to increase accurate self-response. The public is welcome to attend the free event Nov. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the league’s office in the Midwood International and Cultural Center (room 210), 1817 Central Ave. Visit www.goleaguego.org for details.
Nov, 7 2019 - The Daily Tar Heel

Undercounting in 2020 census could impact the state's budget for the next decade

When you get a census form next year, Orange County wants you to fill it out. Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau conducts a nationwide survey to determine how the characteristics of the U.S. population have changed and how to allocate federal funding for the upcoming decade. Beginning on April 1, 2020, the Census Bureau will attempt to count every person residing in the country in order to reapportion congressional seats, potentially redistrict states and distribute over $675 billion in federal funding every year until the next census. 

Nov, 7 2019 - WCTI

Failure to fill out 2010 census costs Onslow County more than $400 million

JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — Onslow County is reminding residents how important the 2020 census will be, after a lack of responses in 2010 cost the county millions of dollars. Officials estimate the county lost approximately $402 million due to citizens not filling out the 2010 census. For the 2020 census, they are hoping to avoid this issue. A census is taken every ten years to count the number of residents in Onslow County and that number is used to receive federal funding. Officials say many Onslow County residents did not complete the census in 2010, so the county did not receive the appropriate amount of money.
Nov, 1 2019 - NC Counts Coalition

CENSUS 2020 GET-OUT-THE-COUNT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

NC Counts and Blueprint NC invite organizations committed to ensuring a fair and accurate Census to apply for grants in the range of $7000 - $15,000 for individual organizations. Collaborative proposals for larger amounts will be considered. Funds will support plans in NC communities at risk of being undercounted, also known as hard-to-count (HTC) communities. In the fall of 2019, up to $250,000 will be disbursed. Additional rounds will be announced contingent on funding.