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This guide provides an overview of the 2010 census and background information for foundations interested in supporting efforts to produce a more accurate count of California's population.
Our quarterly California Census 2020 Statewide Funders’ Initiative meeting materials and resources.
2020 Census operational adjustments due to COVID-19.
The U.S. Census Bureau is adapting or delaying some of our operations to protect the health and safety of our staff and the public and make sure we get the same population counted another way. Visit this page for the lates announcements.
This infographic explains why the 2020 Census is important, why it's difficult to do accurately, and gives funding recommendations.
March 18, 2020
2020 Census field operations will be suspended for two weeks until April 1, 2020.
Beginning today, in support of guidance on what we can all do to help slow the spread of coronavirus, 2020 Census field operations will be suspended for two weeks until April 1, 2020. The Census Bureau is taking this step to help protect the health and safety of the American public, Census Bureau employees, and everyone going through the hiring process for temporary census taker positions.
This infographic explains why the 2020 Census is particularly important to California and offers recomendations for funders.
Learn how San Diego and Imperial County philanthropy, nonprofits and businesses can engage in the 2020 Census.
Find an example of a sign-on letter to the Census Bureau below.
Statement by former Census Bureau directors supporting the Census Bureau’s decision to extend the start of field operations to June 1, 2020.
This report provides a roadmap for how foundations and affinity groups can support the next Census in 2020.
Bipartisan Bill Would Help Ensure Accurate Count By Extending Deadlines To Report Data, Complete Field Operations
COVID-19 lockdowns make it even more challenging to ensure hard-to-count populations are accurately represented in the 2020 Census.
Census 2020 California Statewide Funders’ Initiative: Adaptive Strategies to Get out the Count: How California Census Grantees are Pivoting During the COVID-19 Pandemic