US Census 2010: Represent! Be Counted!

Dear Friend:

 

Yesterday, the United States Census Bureau mailed the Census questionnaire to households throughout the nation. Based on the results of the Census, the federal government distributes $400 billion in aid among the states – a significant portion of which may benefit New York City.

 

This funding supports vital social service programs that may affect you or someone you know, such as the Medical Assistance Program for healthcare, Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers for public housing, Federal Transit Capital Investment Grants for transportation initiatives, Title I Grants for our schools, Head Start educational programs and many more. Without these programs, thousands of families would go without public housing assistance and New York City children would lack additional educational programs to help them succeed in school. That is why every person must be counted.

 

We have come together as elected officials representing communities in Manhattan to encourage every resident in the borough to participate in the 2010 Census. We have joined forces with community-based and non-profit organizations, along with individual volunteers, to conduct extensive outreach – and are soon hitting the streets to educate as many people as possible about the importance of responding to the 2010 Census. Now, more than ever, we need a strong response rate to ensure New York City gets the financial support it requires.

 

The 2010 Census is completely confidential. We assure you that none of the information provided on the form is released, under strict penalty of law.

 

Tell your neighbors, family and friends about the 2010 Census and enlist your community to stand up and be counted! For more information, please visit the 2010 Census website or the 2010 Census Borough of Manhattan Complete Count Committee’s facebook and twitter pages.

 

Sincerely,

 

Scott M. Stringer

Manhattan Borough President