Census 2020: Gearing Up for a Complete Count

Gearing up for a Complete Count in Nevada County

Every decade since 1790, the United States has attempted to count the country's population. This nation-wide head-count plays an extraordinarily important role in shaping our communities for years to come.

Why the Census Matters

The next Census will take place in April 2020. There is a lot on the line, including funding for essential safety net programs and representation in Congress. Census data is used to:

Draw Congressional districts (not to mention school districts!)
Distribute billions of federal dollars to states
Inform the decisions of government, businesses, and non-profits

An undercount could cost California more than $1.5 billion across all Federal programs. These are dollars that fund housing, education, healthcare, roads, and emergency services in Nevada County.

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Free Fare days on Gold Country stage_ Sept 19-21

Ride GCS Free Sept 19-21

All rides on the Gold Country Stage will be FREE September 19th through 21st in honor of the Draft Horse Classic.

Headed out to see the horses? Take Gold Country Stage Route 3 to the Brighton Street & McCourtney Road stop. The bus will stop at :08 after the hour from 7:08 am-7:08 pm on Thursday and Friday and 8:08 am-4:08 pm on Saturday.

Call 211 for assistance planning your trip.

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Stress Busters!

Beat back stress with these fun, interactive classes exploring a variety of stress-busting tools and techniques.

Learn to use exercise, nutrition, and a healthy dose of humor to master stress and live a healthier life.

Classes are FREE and open to the public.

Thursdays, October 3-24

Volunteer Hub Opportunity Spotlight: Lobby Greeter

Be the friendly face of local government! The County of Nevada is looking for volunteers to assist as Lobby Greeters at the Rood Center in Nevada City. This is a wonderful opportunity to be of assistance to residents and the general public visiting our government center. Learn more.

See more opportunities . . .

Help the Community Get to Know Your Nonprofit

The Union Newspaper is looking for community organizations to contribute to the Know Your Nonprofit feature, which will now run alongside Connecting Point's Volunteer Opportunity Spotlight in the print edition every Monday.

Know Your Nonprofit is a great way to spread the word about who you are and what you do . . .