Census 2010

STAMFORD 2010 CENSUS

BE COUNTED!

   
 
 

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:

  • Student Loans
  • Public transportation
  • Libraries
  • Hospitals
  • Schools
  • Title I public school funding
  • Free and reduced lunch to children
  • Food banks
  • Job training
  • Social services
  • Section 8 housing and affordable housing reimbursements
  • 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!

 

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

 

To see our upcoming events, please visit the Stamford Partnership website.

 

 

 

CENSUS LINKS: 

2010 INTERACTIVE CENSUS MAP! – Enter your zip code to see your community's current participation rates!

 

The Census Project - For background information and the latest census news!

 

 

Letter From Governor Rell to Stamford Complete Count Committee 

 

 

 

Strategy for Stamford Census Campaign 

 

2010 Census Activities Update - February 

 

Civil Rights.org - Why the Census and Civil Rights are Intertwined

     

2010 Census Sample Bilingual Questionnaire Form

 

Complete Counts Request for Participation Form

 

Stamford Partnership - News & Events

 

2010 Census Road Tour Events

 

2010 Census Jobs 

 

American Community Survey 2008 Stamford Data

 

2000 Census Return Rate Map For Stamford

 

CENSUS IN THE NEWS:

Census Reaches Out to Undocumented Workers 

 

Stamford Census Bus Posters - Promotional posters to run in CT Transit buses from Feb-March

 

'Black Coalition Pushed for a "unified" 2010 Census Tally' - Article from USA Today 1-11-10

 

Census on the Today Show

 

Census Article in USA TODAY 

     

2000 Census Map of Connectict in USA TODAY

 

For Additional Information or to Become a Volunteer Please Contact:

Julia WadeStamford Complete Count Committee Chair &

Program Manager, Stamford Partnership    p 203.325.4461

julia@stamfordpartnership.com

Todd DumaisAssociate Planner, Land Use Bureau, City of Stamford

p 203.977.4718

tdumais@ci.stamford.ct.us

Hallock Svensk – Census Coordinator, City of Stamford

p 203.977.4718

rsvensk@ci.stamford.ct.us

   


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