 2020 Census: An Opportunity to Move Mississippi Forward* Monday, March 30, 2020 With so much uncertainty surrounding our country, one constant is the need for adequate federal funding and representation in Washington, D.C. Our founding fathers knew the importance of accurate representation in congress and implemented the census as a way to proportionally distribute federal funds and congressional seats. The census process is a staple of American government that continues to be an important mandate for our nation’s functionality. Information collected from the census is beneficial to both local governments and the private sector. Institutions across the country, including cities and municipalities, small businesses, and nonprofits often rely on census results to outline where services are most needed and to promote economic development. We all can do our part to better our state by participating in the 2020 Census. Completing the census takes less time than ever before. By answering 10 questions about your household taking no more than 10 minutes, you can help positively impact our state for the next 10 years. The best part is you can now complete this process while social distancing in the comfort of your own home. Fill out your census online at 2020census.gov, over the phone by calling (844) 330-2020, through the mail or by calling CLIMB CDC at 228-864-6677 or by visiting the Morning Star Baptist Church 2050 Thornton Avenue Gulfport, Mississippi Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There you will be provided access to a computer for the purpose of responding to the Census survey and you will have assistance available should you need it. *This message is a modified excerpt from one released this date by Secretary of State Michael Watson. 2020 Census: An Opportunity to Move Mississippi Forward* Monday, March 30, 2020 With so much uncertainty surrounding our country, one constant is the need for adequate federal funding and representation in Washington, D.C. Our founding fathers knew the importance of accurate representation in congress and implemented the census as a way to proportionally distribute federal funds and congressional seats. The census process is a staple of American government that continues to be an important mandate for our nation’s functionality. Information collected from the census is beneficial to both local governments and the private sector. Institutions across the country, including cities and municipalities, small businesses, and nonprofits often rely on census results to outline where services are most needed and to promote economic development. We all can do our part to better our state by participating in the 2020 Census. Completing the census takes less time than ever before. By answering 10 questions about your household taking no more than 10 minutes, you can help positively impact our state for the next 10 years. The best part is you can now complete this process while social distancing in the comfort of your own home. Fill out your census online at 2020census.gov, over the phone by calling (844) 330-2020, through the mail or by calling CLIMB CDC at 228-864-6677 or by visiting the Morning Star Baptist Church 2050 Thornton Avenue Gulfport, Mississippi Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There you will be provided access to a computer for the purpose of responding to the Census survey and you will have assistance available should you need it. *This message is a modified excerpt from one released this date by Secretary of State Michael Watson.
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