Every decade, the U.S. Census Bureau collects information to determine the population and update vital demographic details. Completing the census is one of the quickest tasks you can do that will yield the greatest benefit for our community.

Lawmakers and businesses will use census data to make crucial decisions for the next 10 years, such as determining representation for federal, state, and local offices, and drawing congressional and state legislative districts. The results are also used to determine the distribution of nearly $1.5 trillion in federal funds which goes to public services such as schools, jobs, transportation, and housing, in otherwise underserved communities.

For Children’s Aid, data collected from the census will help determine our funding for meals, education, and ensuring comprehensive support for youth and families in high-need neighborhoods.

That’s why we’re encouraging everyone within our community to complete their census form. If you have not completed the census, please go my2020census.gov today.

Together we can make a difference.

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Children’s Aid has been organizing food distribution events to meet the needs of the families we serve. During the month of September, census takers will be partnering with our food distribution teams to boost census participation our communities and ensure our families have the political representation and resources they deserve.

Census takers will be tabling at the food distribution events listed below. If you haven’t completed your census and live nearby, or if you’re already planning to attend one of these events, please stop by the census table and make sure you’re counted! It’s safe, easy, and important.

Children’s Aid Food Distribution Events w/ Census Tabling

• Wednesday, September 9, 2020 from 8am – 12pm @ P.S.5, 3703 Tenth Avenue NY, NY 10034
• Wednesday, September 9, 2020 from 3pm – 5pm @ Children's Aid - Dunlevy Milbank Center, 14-32 W 118th St, New York, NY 10026
• Thursday, September 10 from 11am – 2pm @ Children’s Aid Bronx Family Center, 1515 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460
• Wednesday, September 16, 2020 from 8am – 12pm @ P.S.5, 3703 Tenth Avenue NY, NY 10034
• Wednesday, September 16, 2020 from 3pm – 5pm @ Children's Aid - Dunlevy Milbank Center, 14-32 W 118th St, New York, NY 10026
• Thursday, September 17 from 11am – 2pm @ Children’s Aid Bronx Family Center, 1515 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460
• Wednesday, September 23, 2020 from 8am – 12pm @ P.S.5, 3703 Tenth Avenue NY, NY 10034
• Wednesday, September 23, 2020 from 3pm – 5pm @ Children's Aid - Dunlevy Milbank Center, 14-32 W 118th St, New York, NY 10026
• Thursday, September 24 from 11am – 2pm @ Children’s Aid Bronx Family Center, 1515 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460
• Wednesday, September 30, 2020 from 8am – 12pm @ P.S.5, 3703 Tenth Avenue NY, NY 10034
• Wednesday, September 30, 2020 from 3pm – 5pm @ Children's Aid - Dunlevy Milbank Center, 14-32 W 118th St, New York, NY 10026

Press Release

• Children’s Aid Receives $47,000 from Local Pols to Engage Communities to Complete the 2020 Census
  This month, Children’s Aid received two grants  totaling $47,000 from Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. to ramp up efforts for a complete census count.
• B.P. Brewer And Others Announce ‘NY County Census 2020 Complete Count Outreach Grant’ Awardees
  Today, Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer and Deputy Borough President Aldrin R. Bonilla announced organizations from Harlem to Houston received outreach grants...

Remember, Everyone Counts! It’s critical everyone complete the 2020 Census. Without your response, your neighborhood will lose out on critical services for the next 10 years. Your response impacts more than $900 billion in funding for hospitals, housing, transportation, and schools. Key resources are available to help you navigate and complete the census form.

Flyer

2020 Census Flyer - English | Spanish

Phonebank

• Bronx – Join Children’s Aid in getting out the count in our Bronx communities each Wednesday until Sept. 30 from 6pm – 8pm.
  Sign up at Mobilize.
• Manhattan - Join Children’s Aid in getting out the count in our Manhattan communities each Monday until Sept. 30 from 6pm – 8pm.
  Sign up at Mobilize.
• Join NYC Census and Assemblymember Robert J. Rodriguez to encourage residents in East Harlem to fill out the census!
  Time: Tue 9/22, 5:30 – 8pm

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