Duval Counts Community Ambassador Newsletter
I April 2020 - Issue 5 I
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Community Ambassadors:
Call to Action
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Census Day: Wednesday,
April 1, 2020
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MAKE YOUR
MARK:
CENSUS 2020
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.
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Community Ambassadors: Call to Action
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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.
Join us to ensure everyone in Duval County is accurately counted!
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Census Day - Wednesday, April 1, 2020
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By April 1, 2020 (Census Day)
, every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. Every household will have the option of responding
online, by phone, and by mail
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When you respond to the Census, you tell the Census Bureau
where you live as of April 1st
. The 2020 Census marks the first time you'll have the option to respond online. You can even respond on your mobile device. When you respond online, the website will guide you through each question on the 2020 Census and provide more information if you need it.
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Why an Accurate Count is Important
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Much of the funding that comes from the count helps the most vulnerable among us. A complete and accurate count is critical for our community, because the results of the 2020 Census will affect community funding, congressional representation, business decisions, emergency preparedness and recovery efforts, and much more. The census provides critical data that lawmakers, business owners, teachers, and many others use to provide daily services, products, and support for our community.
The Census counts our population and households, providing the basis for:
- Reapportioning congressional seats - As a result of the 2010 Census, Florida gained two congressional seats making Florida the 3rd most populated state in the U.S.
- Redistricting for congressional, state and local legislative districts
- Distributing more than $675 billion in federal funds annually to support states, counties and communities’ vital programs — impacting housing, education, transportation, employment, health care and public policy.
By filling out the Census, you help create jobs, provide housing, prepare for emergencies, and build schools, roads and hospitals!
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The Census Will Never Ask Certain Questions
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During the 2020 Census, the Census Bureau
will
never
ask
you for:
- Your Social Security number.
- Anything on behalf of a political party.
- Your bank or credit card account numbers.
If someone claiming to be from the Census Bureau contacts you via email or phone and asks you for one of these things, it's a scam, and you should not cooperate.
For more information, click on the following link below to visit the Census Bureau's website on Avoiding Fraud and Scams.
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Sample Media Content & Resources
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Kids, parents, grandparents—count them all. No matter how many generations live in your home, make sure you count everyone on your #2020Census form. Respond online at
my2020Census.gov
. #MakeYourMark #DuvalCounts
The #2020Census will shape the future of Jacksonville. Help the @CityofJax make this census the most complete and accurate count yet. Respond online at
my2020Census.gov
. #MakeYourMark #DuvalCounts
Responding to the #2020Census can help shape resources for our children and our community over the next decade. This includes support for health insurance programs, hospitals, child care, food assistance, schools, and early childhood development programs. R
espond online at
my2020Census.gov
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#MakeYourMark #DuvalCounts
By filling out the Census, you help create jobs, provide housing, prepare for emergencies, and build schools, roads and hospitals.
Visit my2020Census.gov to respond to the 2020 Census. #MakeYourMark #DuvalCounts
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Share U.S. Census Bureau videos -
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Video 1 - 2020 Census: Why does the 2020 Census matter?
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Video 2 - 2020 Census: Who to Count
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Video 3 - Shape Your Future
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