What does the Census 2010 mean for our communities?
 Every year more than $400 billions of dollars in federal funds are distributed to the states and the communities in accordance with the results of the census.
The results of the census affect your representation in the congress as well as the divisions of the electoral and municipal districts.
The federal support for schools, hospitals, centers, artistic or cultural systems of transport, programs, and many other services are determined by the count of the census.
Getting to know more about the Census
The Latin community represents 15% of the American population and is the group of greater growth. The Latin population increased 1.5 million during 2008.
The Census questionnaire form will arrive at your mailbox in March 2010. Fill it out and return it immediately.
The questionnaire is private. Your personal data is protected by law and it is not shared with anybody.
The questionnaire is simple and easy to complete. Questionnaires are available in Spanish.
The Latino Commission on AIDS is a partner of the 2010 Census and has pledge its commitment to share the 2010 Census message and mobilize their constituents in support of the Census Bureau's goal of achieving a complete count. For more information visit: http://2010.census.gov
Important Took Kits for Sisters Organizations to Promote the Census 2010
These toolkits contain information to help partners communicate the importance of the census to key groups. Materials are tailored for each audience, addressing relevant facts and the benefits of participation. Documents shown here are just a small part of a bigger library of resources. For all the toolkits visit http://2010.census.gov/partners/toolkits
Toolkit for Community-Based and Social Service Organizations
This toolkit is intended to provide community-based and social service organization leaders with information, resources and turnkey materials to announce their partnerships, raise awareness of the 2010 Census, and sustain interest in the census through communications, events and activities through Census Day - April 1, 2010.
Download Toolkit Overview [pdf]
Toolkit for Faith-Based Organization Partners
This toolkit is intended to provide faith-based organization leaders with information, resources and turnkey materials to support their efforts in announcing their partnerships, raising awareness of the 2010 Census, and sustaining interest in the census through communications, events and activities through Census Day - April 1, 2010.
Download Toolkit Overview [pdf]
Toolkit for Reaching Immigrants
This toolkit is intended to provide leaders of organizations that reach immigrants with information, resources and turnkey materials to announce their partnerships, raise awareness of the 2010 Census, and sustain interest in the census through communications, events and activities through Census Day - April 1, 2010.
Download Toolkit Overview [pdf]
Toolkit for Reaching Migrant Workers
This toolkit is intended to provide leaders of organizations that reach migrant workers with information, resources and turnkey materials to announce their partnerships, raise awareness of the 2010 Census, and sustain interest in the census through communications, events and activities through Census Day - April 1, 2010.
Download Toolkit Overview [pdf]
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