HACAP Partners with 2010 Census
Posted
09/23/2009
HACAP has been selected as a 2010 Census Partner Agency. As a Partner, it is our commitment to share the message of the 2010 Census and help the community realize the importance of an accurate count.
According to 2010census.gov, the following is a list of reasons why residents should be aware of the upcoming census and the need to participate:
- The federal government uses census numbers to allocate more than $300 billion in federal funds annually for community programs and services, such as education, housing and community development, health care services for the elderly, job training and more.
- State, local and tribal governments use census information for planning and allocating funds for new school construction, libraries and other public buildings, highway safety and public transportation systems, new roads and bridges, location of police and fire departments, and many other projects.
- Community organizations use census information to develop social service programs, community action projects, senior lunch programs and child-care centers.
- The numbers help businesses identify where to locate factories, shopping centers, movie theaters, banks and offices — activities that often lead to new jobs.
- The census totals are used to determine how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives. In addition, states use the numbers to allocate seats in their state legislatures.
Stay tuned for email updates on how to contribute to HACAP's partnership and for information on how to educate clients and coworkers on the importance of the census and the benefits of being counted.