Census Maryland 2020 Newsletter, May 15, 2020
Maryland Department of Planning sent this bulletin at 05/15/2020 04:59 PM EDT
Congratulations Class of 2020We know that this has been a difficult year for Maryland's graduating seniors. The Maryland Department of Planning congratulates this amazing class of graduates. The U.S. Census Bureau has released a new webpage highlighting the importance of counting college students and recent graduates in the 2020 Census as they begin the next chapter of their lives. The webpage, 2020census.gov/grads, shows how census data can affect graduates’ futures, from continuing education to determining where they want to live and work.
In This Issue
Note: If the bookmark links to the articles above do not work, check that your pop-up blocker is turned off. Otherwise, scroll down in the newsletter to see the articles. Follow Maryland Census 2020 on Twitter and Facebook – Follow @MdCensus2020 and like @MdCensus2020 – to stay in touch with Maryland's Census 2020 complete count efforts. Join the conversation by using hashtag #2020MDCensus on Facebook and on Twitter. Upcoming Meetings and EventsFor further details, go to the Maryland Census 2020 Events page
News and EventsPlanning Continues to Reach Out to Rural Families Through Partnership With Counties' School Lunch DistributionThe Maryland Department of Planning has been distributing Census flyers to rural counties school lunch distribution locations throughout the state. These flyers have touched several thousand families and have helped to reinforce the different options available to self-respond, particularly for those who do not have internet access. Planning sent an electronic version to all county Complete Count Committees. The flyer is printed in English on the front and Spanish on the back. We've worked with several county public systems in the past week to ensure that these half-page two-sided flyers are distributed to local families in need 
Maryland Self-Response Rate at 63.2 PercentAs of May 15, Maryland’s self-response rate to the 2020 Census is 63.2 percent, while the national average is 59.3 percent. Maryland remains 2nd in the region, behind only Virginia at 64.4 percent. Maryland is ahead of Pennsylvania (62.2 percent), Delaware (57.5 percent), the District of Columbia (55.1 percent), and West Virginia (46.8 percent). Carroll (75.4 percent), Howard (73.1 percent), and Harford (71.5 percent) counties are leading the state. Twenty Maryland counties have achieved self-response rates over 50 percent and 18 counties rates exceed the national average. View Maryland County and Municipality Response Rates at the MDP's Census 2020 Response Rate At-A-Glance Dashboard
Q&A: Carroll County’s Census Chair Don Rowe on Importance of an Accurate Count, Participation, the Impact of the CoronavirusDon Rowe is well-known in the community as the executive director of the The Arc Carroll County, a nonprofit whose mission is to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their individual pursuit of a fulfilling life. But Rowe, who grew up in Ellicott City, graduated from Elizabethtown College, received a master’s degree in special education from McDaniel College and an MBA from Frostburg State University, has taken on another role for the past year or so. He is the chair of Carroll Counts, the county’s complete count committee for the 2020 U.S. Census. Read Full Article at The Baltimore Sun 
 Maryland CCC Co-Chair on Kirkland's Corner TV Show with Members of the Prince George's County CCCMaryland Complete Count Committee co-chair Walkiria Pool was on Kirkland's Korner TV Show Thursday night. Walkiria appeared with other guests Julius Mania, Robin Brown, and Jordan Colbert of the Prince George's County CCC. The program was entitled "Why Is 2020 Census So Important This Time!" Walter R. Kirkland is the host and producer of this community-related television show on Verizon Channel 42 and Comcast Channel 76 that showcases “Movers and Shakers” in the Metro Region. Watch Full Video on Kirkland's Korner Facebook page 
Check out Caroline County Census Complete Count Committee's Contest!! Be a Cool Cat!That's right, Caroline County, you can be entered to win a $100 gift card to WalMart, Food Lion, or Royal Farms! You can enter this giveaway by simply posting a screengrab of your confirmation number in the comments on the post linked below at the Caroline County Census Complete Count Committee Facebook page. Contest runs from May 7–27 with a winner selected three times per week for three weeks! First drawing is Friday, May 8. Additional drawing every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Post Your Entry to this Caroline County Census Complete Count Committee Facebook Post 
Make an Impact in Your Community Respond to the 2020 Census NowThe results of the 2020 Census will help determine how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding flow into communities every year for the next decade. That funding shapes many different aspects of every community—no matter the size, no matter the location. The 2020 Census is a massive undertaking. It requires counting a diverse and growing population. The census questionnaire asks a few simple questions about you and everyone who was living with you on April 1, 2020. You can still respond online at 2020census.gov — without ever having to leave home or meet a census taker. Respond Now at 2020Census.gov 
Pepco Sends Census Message to Its Maryland CustomersA special thanks goes to Pepco for including a Census message in their newsletter distributed to Maryland households. You Can Power Your Communities
Read Full Article in Pepco's May Newsletter 
Helping Our Nation’s Military and Veteran Communities Get the Support They DeserveConnecting With Partners: Veterans of Foreign Wars For an inside look at the growing roster of 2020 Census partners, we asked nonprofit veterans service organization the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) what motivated it to join us to help ensure all veterans are counted in the 2020 Census. The results of the census help the federal government allocate billions of dollars in support of programs and services that directly impact our local communities. Read Full Article at U.S. Census Bureau
Statistics in Schools Program Offers Free Resources to Keep Kids Learning Amid School ClosuresThis week, the U.S. Census Bureau’s Statistics in Schools (SIS) program released four parent/caregiver toolkits that include valuable resources for parents and guardians to use at home with students from pre-K through high school. These new toolkits provide fun Census Bureau interactives that school-age children can enjoy at home while e-learning. “The Statistics in Schools program has always been focused on providing additional resources to make learning about statistics and the 2020 Census fun and engaging,” said Dr. Steven Dillingham, Census Bureau Director. Read Full Article at U.S. Census Bureau And More at Activities and Worksheets for Teaching Children at Home Follow Maryland Census 2020 Facebook or Twitter for daily posts every morning that highlights an activity for that day. 2020 Census Is Critical for Your CommunityWhether you live in a metropolis or a tiny crossroads, in the suburbs or on a boat sailing from port to port, responding to the 2020 Census is critical for your community. But a community isn’t always a geographic location, such as a town or a neighborhood. It’s not just where you are but who you are, too. For example, you can be part of the nationwide community of college students, not just college students at, say, the University of Maryland in College Park. Read Full Article at the U.S. Census Bureau
How the Census Shapes Public Health in Your CommunityAs our normal routines and daily lives are altered by COVID-19, the importance of an accurate count becomes clearer. For the years to come, 2020 Census data will shape public health decisions in your community like:
Now more than ever, we want to make sure every Marylander has their voice heard. Stand up for your community and fill out your Census today – it only takes about 10 minutes and your information is safe and secure. 
 Sign Up for the U.S. Census Bureau's Census Data Release EmailsStay current on the latest Census Data releases and more by subscribing to the U.S. Census Bureau email updates. 
U.S. 2020 Census Underway in Calvert CountyThe 2020 United States Census is underway and it’s not too late to visit my2020census.gov to fill out a census form and ensure every resident is counted once, only once and in the right place. Census data helps shape health decisions in the community including:
Read Full Calvert County Press Release at the Southern Maryland Chronicle 
Howard County Launches Census DashboardHoward County yesterday launched the HoCoCounts 2020 Census dashboard, an innovative online tool providing real-time statistics on census completion within Howard County. The dashboard provides the current response rate for Howard County, other Maryland Counties, and total state effort. The deadline for completing the census has been extended to October 31, 2020. Read Full Article at the Conduit Street blog
Census Maryland 2020 Social Media
Follow @MDCensus2020 on Facebook and Twitter Great work by our Carroll CCC Members including their Chair Don Rowe! Special thanks to Pepco for including a Census message in their newsletter! Salisbury-Wicomico 2020 Census Meeting! The 2020 Census Is Here. Complete It Today! Check out Caroline County Census Complete Count Committee's Contest!! Be a Cool Cat! Has your family read the Census Story Book? Check it out below if you haven't! Census call-in assistance offered in St. Mary’s CountyThe St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services is proud to support the 2020 Census by offering call- in assistance to the community. Any St. Mary's County resident seeking help completing their 2020 Census should contact Jenny Beyer, MAP Coordinator, at 301-475-4200, ext. 71057. Read Full Article at Southern Maryland Chronicle 
Wicomico County Public Schools Include Census Flyers with Food Bundles at School Meal DistributionWicomico County Public Schools, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Planning and the Salisbury-Wicomico Complete Count Committee, delivered Census information in English and Spanish highlighting the three self response options - online, by phone, and by mail - to more than 3,000 Wicomico County families during its weekly school lunch distribution program.
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