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WHO?
YOU! The City of Stamford & Stamford Complete Count Committee are working together to make sure EVERYONE IN STAMFORD gets counted in the 2010 U.S. Census
WHY?
Because: Over $400 billion is allocated every year by the federal government using census data. This funding supports many services you and your family may use including:
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Student Loans
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Public transportation
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Libraries
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Hospitals
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Schools
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Title I public school funding
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Free and reduced lunch to children
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Food banks
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Job training
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Social services
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Section 8 housing and affordable housing reimbursements
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Emergency services
Because: Representation in the U.S. Congress and the Connecticut State Legislature is determined on the basis of census data, and we want to make sure that Stamford's voice is heard!
Because: The Census is safe:
- By federal law the Census bureau CANNOT share individual Census information with any individual or local, state or federal agency, bureau or department. It CANNOT share information with law enforcement at any level, nor can it share information with the President of the United States.
- The Census will NEVER ask for your credit card, financial, or citizenship information, nor will it ask for your Social Security Number. Please read this Press Release from the State of Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection.
- Census data is on a computer system that is not shared wityh any other state, local, or federal agency, bureau or department.
- Census data is aggregated so that all information is shared using gross numbers and percentages. Individual information cannot be shared for 72 years.
- The penalty for breaking the law is 5 years in prison or a $250,000 fine or both. The Census Bureau does prosecute people who break the law.
Because: We can't move forward until you mail it back!
HOW?
By mail: In March of 2010, census forms will be delivered to every residence in the United States. When you receive yours, just answer the 10 short questions and then mail the form back in the postage-paid envelope provided. Click here to view a sample bilingual census form.
In person: If you don't mail the form back, you may receive a visit from a census taker who will ask you the questions on the form.
Need help? Did you receive a census form that you need help with? Check out any one of these toll-free help lines and speak with operators who can speak a variety of languages. Click here!
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