Census 2010!

hey all,

i contacted someone who works for the Census Detroit Regional Office and he asked me to pass along the information italicized below.

why should people who care about social justice support Census efforts, especially in under-served communities? it can make a really huge difference in determining how much federal money local cities and areas receive over the next decade, which can translate into improving schools, roads, parks, safety, and just a better quality of life.

in the city of east lansing alone, for every individual who fills out their Census form the city government receives $1400 of Federal funding per year over the next tend years (i.e. $14,000!)

please help get the word out!

"There are things that you and your organization can do immediately to contribute to the Census effort.

If you and your organization are a part of Facebook, be sure to become fans of the 2010 Census and the

Check out the 2010 Census website and the Detroit Regional Census Office and recommend that your Facebook friends become fans as well.

Check out the census website (http://www.census.gov) for information and updates on the 2010 Census and information on Census on Campus.

Remind friends and classmates that the Census is coming up fast. Census forms will be mailed out March 15, 2010 and Census Day is April 1, 2010."