Dear Census Champion,
The time has come for everyone to be counted! Less than one week ago, the 2020 Census fully kicked off, and invitations continue to arrive in mailboxes across the nation. Currently, more than eleven million households have responded. America is stepping up to shape our future and ensure families and communities are counted.
This is all occurring during a period of uncertainty as we adjust to a new reality created by COVID-19. Our hope is that you and your loved ones remain healthy and safe during this time. Your outreach as a leader within your community is certainly needed now more than ever; and our hope is that you do so safely and with an abundance of caution. Here is the most updated guidance from the
U.S. Census Bureau.In circumstances where it's appropriate, continue to encourage the members of your community to respond to the census using methods that follow social distancing guidelines. For the first time Cook County residents can complete their census form online using a desktop computer, laptop, smartphone, or tablet. There are other ways to respond remotely including over the phone or by mail—all without having to interact with a census taker. Please encourage everyone to respond to the 2020 Census as soon as they receive their invitation — and when they’re finished, ask them to ensure their friends, families and social networks know about the importance of responding.
Members of our team have already completed their census online and we can assure you it is easy, and depending on the size of your family, can take as little as 10 minutes.
Although your community outreach efforts will be limited in the near term, you’re encouraged to still help ensure a complete and accurate count using digital outreach including email, social media and video conferencing. As you do so, please share your digital outreach efforts with us at
TWEG Community so we can share with other Census Champions.
When posting and sharing information about the census online, encourage your circle of influencers to visit
https://www.cookcountyil.gov/census to learn more, or simply direct them to
https://my2020census.gov/ so they can submit their 2020 Census responses immediately. If you’ve misplaced your log on ID, no worries you can still complete the census. See how at the end of this issue.
Due to recent impacts of COVID-19 Coronavirus, the completion date for data collection for the 2020 Census has been extended to August 14, 2020. However, that date can and will be adjusted if necessary as the COVID-19 situation evolves to achieve a complete and accurate count.
Data gathered from the census will ultimately help fund public health, emergency response, and the way Federal funds are allocated in the face of future national emergencies. During these trying times, take care of yourself, be proactive about maintaining your health, and check in with loved ones, and at-risk members of your community.
Best,
The William Everett Group
Program Administrator for the Cook County Census Outreach
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