We only have until Sept. 30 to fill out the 2020 Census!

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Friends,

We only have one more week to fill out the 2020 Census! You can still fill out the form online, over the phone or by mail ([link removed]) by Wednesday, September 30. The current national self-response rate is 66.1%, but that aggregate rate across the nation does not reflect the lower response rate of historically undercounted communities across cities and states like our own. We need to ensure all our communities are counted! Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have been historically undercounted along with other minority groups such as Native, Black, Latinx, and rural populations.

After the census deadline, census data are analyzed for apportionment, redistricting, and distributing $1.5 trillion annually to for schools, roads, hospitals, libraries, and so much more. Every count is crucial to make sure our communities have a voice and the resources they need to thrive!

Don't miss out on a decade of resources for your community. ([link removed])
Useful Resources
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Helpful Factsheets

How to Identify a Census Taker ([link removed])

The Internet Response Option in the 2020 Census ([link removed])

Watch These Webinars

Census Response Rates and Reaching Historically Undercounted Communities ([link removed])
Counting Young Children in the 2020 Census ([link removed])

See our translated factsheets in 15 Asian languages and 8 Pacific Islander languages, past webinars, and more at CountUsIn2020.org. ([link removed])
Get Involved with #AAPI2020
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It's not too late to join the #AAPI2020 movement!

Our national AAPI coalition is hosting Community Calls to engage folks around the country for the 2020 Census and civic engagement. Join us to learn about best practices for outreach, strategies for digital, how to address concerns regarding census operations, resources, and more! Sign up here ([link removed]) . ([link removed]) Our next community call is Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 8:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm PT, and you can RSVP here ([link removed]) .

Need translations in Asian languages?

The #AAPI2020 Coalition is accepting census materials to be translated into Asian languages. If you or your organization are interested in having materials translated, please fill out this form ([link removed]) and upload your materials in this Google Drive ([link removed]) . Please label your file with your/your organization’s name, what language you want your material translated in, and the type of material e.g. "AAJC, Bengali, Social Media Graphic." Please let Raima Roy know if you have any questions at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
Questions about the Census? Call us!
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Wondering “how can I fill out the census online?” or “what languages is the paper form available in?” Call our census hotline today at 844-2020-API or 844-202-0274.

Download our Census Hotline Social Media Toolkit ([link removed])
Help us spread the word about the hotline! Graphics in the toolkit are available in English, Simplified and Traditional Chinese Mandarin and Cantonese, Korean, Tagalog, Japanese, Vietnamese, Hindi, Bangla, and Urdu.
We Want to Hear from You!

To ensure everyone is counted in the 2020 Census, enumerators have been going door-to-door to collect responses from non-responding households and to verify census responses. All enumerators should be following health guidelines, including:
* Wearing a mask at all times
* Maintaining social distancing of six feet or more
* Practicing hand hygiene

Have you been visited by a census enumerator? We want to gauge your experience to ensure they are following Census Bureau guidance around COVID-19 and CDC health guidelines and keeping people safe. Additionally, if you applied to work or are working with the Census Bureau, we would also like to hear about your experience. Please complete the feedback form here. ([link removed])

Call for Events

If you’re planning a national event or an event in Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Carolina, or South Carolina, please add your event HERE ([link removed]) on the Census Counts Mobilize calendar.
Get Ready for Season Two
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Season two of Count on Your Census: Money, Power, and Democracy is coming soon! A new episode will arrive October 6. Stay tuned, and in the meantime, catch up on old episodes. ([link removed])

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