March 31, 2020 at 5:44 p.m.
GET COUNTED!
Don’t go uncounted! The United States Census is going on right now.
The U.S. Census takes place every 10 years to gather an updated national headcount. All U.S. residents have until April 1 to deliver their census form either online, over the phone or by mail.
Why it’s important: The results of the census determine the number of seats each state has in the House of Representatives. They are also used to draw congressional and state legislative districts. Census data also informs federal funding for more than 100 programs, including school lunches, highway construction, and education.
Where to count yourself: You should count yourself at the place you are living and sleeping at most. If you are filling out the census for your home you should count everyone who is living or will be living with you as of April 1.
How to respond: To respond over mail, you can mail back the paper questionnaire that was sent to your home. To respond online, visit the Census 2020 website at https://2020census.gov/ and click on the “How to Respond” tab. To respond over the phone in English call 844-330-2020, and for Spanish call 844-468-2020 (for a list of all languages and their numbers visit the Census 2020 website.) Phone lines are open every day from 7 - 2 a.m. EST.
Impacts of COVID-19: The Census Bureau released a statement regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing that responding now will minimize the need for census takers to go out into communities to follow up.
Who to contact for help: Libraries and parishes across the Diocese are currently closed to the public but are operating remotely, and can be reached by phone, social media, email or their website. For a list of parishes and their contact information visit the Diocesan website at https://www.rcda.org/. To find a local library for assistance, contact the Upper Hudson Library System at [email protected].
For additional questions, contact the New York Regional Census Center at 212-882-7100 or visit the Census 2020 website at https://2020census.gov/.
- Washington Roundup: Senate blocks Venezuela war powers resolution; Trump health plan lacks Hyde
- Charges for pro-life activists over disruption at abortion clinic dismissed in plea deal
- Vance to address March for Life rally in person; Trump to speak via video
- Algeria, Angola, Spain among 2026 papal trips, with invitation to Mexico on the table
- Former athletes at several Catholic universities charged in NCAA point-shaving scheme
- ‘It must be you’: A call to mission with young Latinos
- Capuchin friar who was one of last people with direct ties to Padre Pio dies at age 85
- Kyiv’s iconic St. Nicholas Church returns to Catholic hands for 50 years
- Papal puzzle lovers: Popes Leo XIV and XIII noted for liking word games
- Kyrie eleison: Lord, anoint the festering wounds we show
Comments:
You must login to comment.