What can you do to help?
- Make sure you fill out your 2010 Census form.
- Encourage your friends, family and neighbors to fill out their form.
- Work with your community organizations to help spread the word about the importance of the 2010 Census as well as know about the Key Dates listed on this page.
- The 2010 Census team also needs volunteers. If you are interested in helping during the 4/10 or 4/13 events, please call the volunteer hotline at (804) 254-6188. You’ll need to leave a message with your contact information, if you prefer to work on the Northside or Southside, and if you’re bilingual.
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It’s Easy.
10 questions – 10 minutes!
The 2010 Census will arrive in mailboxes in March 2010!! The 10 questions will take 10 minutes to complete and will impact public and private spending decisions for the next ten years!
It’s Safe.
Completely confidential!
Your answers are completely confidential. Answers are only seen by the Census Bureau. The law forbids releasing your identity and your information to anyone, including: immigration, law enforcement, authorities, or agencies. So, take the time, fill it out, mail it back.
It’s Important.
More money!
A complete and accurate Census count means more funding for you and your community. Federal funding is distributed to the City of Richmond based upon our population. Completing the Census form makes a strong and clear statement about what resources our community needs. Help our city to provide quality schools, quality health care, quality transportation - a better quality of life for our entire community.
I Count. You Count!
So What Happens If You Don’t Participate?
Many people don’t realize the Census affects each and every one of us individually and as a community. An accurate count of the U.S. population is the foundation to so many important decisions that affect our everyday lives.
Could you imagine our city without well-built roads and bridges? The government needs population data to determine the amount of travelers on the roads and the need for infrastructure improvements.
What about new school construction and job training centers? If the government doesn’t know how many children are attending schools, how will they know how many classrooms and educational materials need to be provided?
Census data is even used to advocate for causes, prevent diseases, and locate pools of skilled workers for employment opportunities. The educational, structural and economic opportunities for our city are endless. All you have to do is fill out one form.
No matter your background or walk of life, the U.S. Census directly affects all of us. Take the initiative.