Duval Counts Community Ambassador Newsletter
I February 2020 - Issue 2 I
IN THIS ISSUE
Call to Action &
Mark your Calendar
Census 101: Part 2
Importance of an Accurate Count
How you can help
SHAPE YOUR FUTURE:
2020 CENSUS
In partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau, Mayor Lenny Curry and his administration are going to extraordinary lengths to make sure everyone is counted once, only once and in the right place. As a trusted Community Ambassador, you play a critical role in the public education and outreach effort.
Community Ambassadors: Call to Action
It is essential that you share with your community about why the Census is important, the benefits of completing the Census and how to respond accurately and safely. The Duval Counts Complete Count Committee has developed the Duval Counts Community Ambassador Newsletter to assist you with educating and motivating your coworkers, employees, family members and neighbors to self-respond to the 2020 Census. The toolkit materials in these newsletters will cover a range of topics, including what questions will be asked & why, how the Census will enumerate specific populations and how to avoid scams & fraud. For specific partnership ideas, see below for more information.

Join us to ensure everyone in Duval County is accurately counted!
Mark Your Calendar:
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Census Day is observed nationwide. By this date, every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. Once the invitation arrives, you should respond for your home in one of three ways: online, by phone, or by mail . When you respond to the Census, you tell the Census Bureau where you live as of April 1, 2020 .
Census 101 - Part 2
How the Census Bureau Protects Your Data
Confidentiality - Your personal information is kept confidential . The Census Bureau is bound by federal law to protect your information. The answers you provide are used only to produce statistics. You are kept anonymous: The Census Bureau is not permitted to publicly release your responses in any way that could identify you or anyone else in your home.

Secure Technology – The Census Bureau encrypts information, limits access, and actively monitors systems to make sure information stays secure. They use industry best practices and federal security standards for encrypting data

To learn more about how the U.S. Census Bureau protects your data, click here .
Avoiding Frauds and Scams
It is important to know that the Census Bureau will not send unsolicited emails to request your participation in the 2020 Census.

During the 2020 Census, the Census Bureau will never ask you for:
  • Your Social Security number.
  • Money or donations.
  • Anything on behalf of a political party.
  • Your bank or credit card account numbers.

If someone visits your home to collect a response for the 2020 Census you can do the following to verify their identity:
  • First, check to make sure that they have a valid ID badge, with their photograph, a U.S. Department of Commerce watermark, and an expiration date.
  • If you still have questions about their identity, you can call the United States Census Bureau at 800-923-8282 to speak with a local Census Bureau representative.
  • If it is determined that the visitor who came to your door does not work for the Census Bureau, contact the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500.

To learn more about avoiding frauds and scams, click here .
Census Questionnaire: Questions Asked & Why
Sample 2020 Census Questionnaire:
Guide on How to Respond to the Census:
U.S. Census Bureau Why We Ask Fact Sheet:
Importance of an Accurate Count
Programs Influenced by U.S. Census Bureau Data
The 2020 Census can help shape the future of your community. Your responses inform how the following programs are funded every year. The programs listed below are examples from the “Uses of Census Bureau Data in Federal Funds Distribution”* report , which provides estimates of the federal funds distributed each year in whole or in part using 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data.
How YOU Can Help
Education and Awareness
  • Host a 2020 Census informational or Q&A session.
  • Invite us to speak to your organization or at a conference, festival, or community gathering.
  • Add 2020 Census materials to event information and invite us to host a table. 
  • Include information about the 2020 Census in correspondence (e-mails, bills, a website banner).
  • Hang 2020 Census posters in common areas, ex. break areas or lobby
  • Use tools, information, and messaging from the Duval Counts Community Ambassador Newsletter in creative ways—such as in newsletter articles, bulletins, mailings and in social media content—to raise awareness of the 2020 Census.
Motivation and Participation
  • Provide computers/tablets that can be used to complete the 2020 Census.
  • Offer transportation for people to visit locations, such as libraries where they can respond to the 2020 Census online.
  • Include an incentive for your customers in their purchases to complete the 2020 Census. 
  • Host a contest promoting the 2020 Census and feature the winner.
Contact us to learn more about how you can partner with us to ensure everyone in Duval is accurately counted!
Florida Counts Census 2020 Training Session
The City is working with strategic partners to use their natural communication and partnership routes to deliver the 2020 Census message and to create momentum and engagement for member participation and response. One of these strategic partners is the Florida Nonprofit Alliance . They will be hosting a Census Training Session on Wednesday, March 4th for nonprofits, organizations and individuals. At the training, you will learn how to integrate Census 2020 in your work, review the Census questionnaire, and receive branded Census collateral. 

To learn more and to register, click on the link below to visit the Florida Nonprofit Alliance website . 
Sample Media Content & Resources
As a Community Ambassador, you play a critical role in the public education and outreach effort. It is essential that you share information about the 2020 Census with your community to ensure everyone in Duval County is accurately counted. Provided below are sample media content and resources for you to copy, paste, edit and share with your network.
Follow us!

City of Jacksonville Social Media -

Facebook – @cityofjax https://www.facebook.com/CityofJax/

Instagram – @cityofjax https://www.instagram.com/cityofjax/

Twitter – @cityofjax https://twitter.com/CityofJax

Census Hashtag - #DuvalCounts


U.S. Census Bureau Official Social Media -

Facebook – @uscensusbureau https://www.facebook.com/uscensusbureau/

Instagram – @uscensusbureau https://www.instagram.com/uscensusbureau/

Twitter – @uscensusbureau https://twitter.com/uscensusbureau/

Hashtag - #2020Census  
Share the Duval Counts newsletters -

Duval Counts Community Ambassador Newsletter - Issue 1

Did you know that the #2020Census will impact how more than $675 billion in federal funds are distributed annually to support states, counties and communities’ vital programs? By filling out the Census, you help create jobs, provide housing, prepare for emergencies, and build schools, roads and hospitals. It only takes about ten minutes to fill out the survey, but the results will impact our community for the next ten years. Click on the newsletter below to learn how you can shape our community’s future. #DuvalCounts 

Shareable link for Issue 1: https://conta.cc/2uPZ7D7
Share the Shape Your Future Census video -
For your newsletter -

Once a decade, America comes together to count every resident in the United States. An accurate count of our community helps inform how many congressional seats Florida has in the U.S. House of Representatives, how our legislative districts are drawn and how hundreds of billions of dollars might get used each year for public services. By April 1, 2020, every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. You will have three options for responding: online, by phone, and by mail. To learn more about the 2020 Census, visit www.coj.net/2020census .
For social media -
When you trust @USCensusBureau with your information, their promise—and legal duty—is to keep it safe. The information you provide on the #2020Census will be kept confidential. Learn more at 2020census.gov. #DuvalCounts

When you respond to the #2020Census, you help inform how billions of dollars flow into communities across the nation for schools, hospitals and health clinics, roads, public transportation, and other vital services. Learn more about why the census matters at 2020census.gov. #DuvalCounts
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Confidentiality Half-page
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Ways to Respond Half-page
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Promote 2020 Census Job Opportunities -
U.S. Census Bureau Job Opportunities Flyer
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MAXIMUS 2020 Census Job Opportunities Flyer
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