11/9/2009

Census 2010- Let's make sure everyone is counted
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Census 2010

Let’s make sure everyone is counted!

We as Latinos have made important contributions to this country’s economy and culture. By completing and returning our census forms, we have a unique opportunity to make an even greater difference in our communities and the entire nation.

In the following weeks and months, we will require your support to reach out every Hispanic Ohioan and make sure they understand the value of the census and why it is important to complete the census form. It is easy: 10 minutes, 10 questions and you are counted.

What Is The Decennial Census?

The census is a count of residents of the United States and its territories. This includes people of all ages, races, and ethnic groups, and counts both citizens and non-citizens

Is it Private?

• The Census Bureau does not release or share information that identifies individual respondents or their household. Every Census Bureau worker takes an oath for life to protect the confidentiality of census responses.
• By law, the Census Bureau cannot share an individual’s answers with anyone, including welfare and immigration agencies. Title 13 of the U.S. Code protects the confidentiality of Census information.
• Information collected is used for statistical purposes only. The Census Bureau cannot publish or release information that would identify you or your household.

Why should I fill out the census questionnaire?

• An accurate counting of Ohio's population will determine our state's representation in the U.S. House of Representatives during the next decade.
• Every year, more than $400 billion in federal funds is awarded to states and communities based on census data. That’s more than $4 trillion during a 10-year period.
• State agencies in Ohio received more than $14 billion in federal resources from awards based on census data in the state fiscal year ending June 30, 2007.
• Census data guides local decision-makers in important community planning efforts, including where to build new roads, hospitals, and schools. Local communities use census data to gauge the financial health of the community and the future of vital social service programs.
• Jurisdictions may be in situations where their population may be fewer or greater than the last decennial census; thereby affecting their federal funding opportunities.

Who should fill out the form?

• The head of a household should complete the form on behalf of every person living in the residence as of April 1, 2010, including relatives and non-relatives.
• The person filling out the form should include information about all household members (including himself/herself and infants) who live and sleep at the address most of the time.


• The person also should include people who are staying there on April 1, 2010 who have no permanent place to stay.

Do you have questions? Contact your Census Specialists. They are ready to help!


Migrant and Latino Population-Ohio

Gerardo Colon
Senior Specialist
Email: gerardo.colon@census.gov
Tel: 313-799-1581
Northeast


Ben Holbert
1350 Euclid Avenue Suite 650
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 338-5039
Benjamin.i.holbert.iii@census.gov


Central & Northwest & Toledo

Rose Simmons
2192 Dividend Dr
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 743-9640
rose.simmons@census.gov

Partnership Specialist
Margarita de Leon
US Census Bureau
Margarita.De.Leon@census.gov
Southern & Southeast

Theresa Brundage
801 Linn Street 4th floor
Cincinnati, OH 45023
(513) 766-1120
Theresa.m.brundage@census.gov





This News/Events items was submitted by Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs

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