Census Maryland 2020 Newsletter, July 2, 2020
Maryland Department of Planning sent this bulletin at 07/02/2020 03:00 PM EDT
Councilmember Deni TaverasCouncilmember Deni Taveras (Prince George's County, District 2) has been, and continues to be, an energetic voice in messaging the crucial need of a complete Census count. She has made public press appearances to educate her constituents, many considered to be in hard-to-count communities. The Councilmember’s office has made achieving an accurate Census count a major priority, demonstrated by their offering of a Census phone bank training designed to teach volunteers to provide real-time information, in English and Spanish, to community members who need assistance completing their census form. Councilmember Taveras is an active member of the Maryland Latino Census Coalition. She has involved not only non-profit organizations in the area but also other government agencies, faith based organizations, and institutions of higher education. Simply said, Councilmember Taveras involves everyone in the community.
Sonya WhitedAs Co-Chair of the Salisbury-Wicomico Complete Count Committee, Sonya has gone above and beyond in promoting, creating, and encouraging the Census and ways for residents to complete it. She is always promoting Census events and videos on her many Facebook pages and, with assistance from Co-Chair Dr. Brante Dashiell, is the heartbeat of the Census in Wicomico County!  Daryl Boffman and staff at Frederick County Public SchoolsDaryl Boffman, executive director of public affairs, and his team from the Frederick County Public Schools are playing a valuable role in reaching out to the families and students in Frederick County communicating the value of completing the 2020 Census. Daryl serves as a member of the county's complete count committee. From the beginning of the county’s efforts, Daryl never hesitated to answer calls for help with projects. He was the point person for the effort to insert Census information into the meals being provided to students before and during COVID-19. Most recently, he suggested inserting fliers into report cards of those students attending schools where the largest hard-to-count population reside. Through the efforts of many Frederick County Public Schools employees, fliers went to more than 11,000 students and their families.  Already Taken the Census? Let Us KnowLet us know if you’ve already taken the Census by clicking the I've Been Counted link below. We’ll keep you updated to help you:
I've Been CountedThe 2020 Census Has NOT Been SuspendedRumorThe 2020 Census has been suspended or cancelled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. HERE ARE THE FACTSAlthough some of the activities undertaken by the US Census Bureau have been adjusted or delayed, self response to the 2020 Census continues through October 31. The Census can be completed online, by phone or by mail. Click here to take the Census now.
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News and EventsAs of July 2, Maryland Self-Response Rate at 65.8 PercentAs of July 2, Maryland’s self-response rate to the 2020 Census is 65.8 percent, while the national average is 61.9 percent. Maryland is 12th in the U.S., just 0.4% behind Utah and Indiana, and remains 2nd in the region, behind only Virginia at 66.7 percent. Maryland is ahead of Pennsylvania (65.1 percent), Delaware (59.6 percent), the District of Columbia Carroll (77.5 percent and number 27 in the entire U.S. out of 3,200+ counties), Howard (75.6 percent), and Harford (73.9 percent) counties are leading the state. Twenty two Maryland counties/jurisdictions have achieved self-response rates over 50 percent and 15 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
Congratulations to These Municipalities that Exceeded Their 2010 Response Rate in the 2020 Census This WeekCecilton; Friendsville; Goldsboro; Grantsville; Luke; Midland; Preston; and Sudlersville        
Census Bureau Activates Additional Operations to Ensure Accurate 2020 Census CountHouseholds May Receive Calls or In-Person Visits Over Next Several Months With about 4 in 10 households having yet to respond to the 2020 Census, the U.S. Census Bureau announced it is on track to conduct multiple follow-up activities aimed at ensuring a complete and accurate count. Census Bureau staff will conduct the following operations over the next several months:
Read Full Article at the U.S. Census Bureau 
Census Bureau Plans to Send Additional 2020 Census Reminder Before Census Takers VisitThe U.S. Census Bureau announced this week that it will send an additional reminder postcard to households that have not yet responded to the 2020 Census. The postcard is scheduled to arrive between July 22 and July 28, a few weeks before census takers are set to begin visiting most households that haven’t responded. The COVID-19 pandemic delayed the start of census taker visits from mid-May to mid-August, giving the Census Bureau the opportunity to send one more reminder to households encouraging them to respond online, by phone, or by mail. Read Full Article at the U.S. Census Bureau
Census Response In Harford County Is 3rd Highest In MarylandThe U.S. Census can be filled out through October 31. Nearly two out of every five U.S. households nationwide have yet to respond to the U.S. Census, stoking fears that billions of federal dollars could be left on the table — dollars that fund crucial services including during the pandemic. Harford County has the third-highest response rate to the U.S. Census in Maryland. Read Full Article in the Bel Air Patch 
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Prince George's County Virtual Town Hall, July 7
County Complete Count Committee (CCC) Outreach Highlight: Baltimore County
Visit the Baltimore County Census 2020 page and watch their Public Service Announcement video
County Complete Count Committee (CCC) Outreach Highlight: Wicomico CountyThe Wicomico/Salisbury Complete Count Committee is working cooperatively in the city and county to ensure that every person is accurately counted. Some of their outreach actions are listed below:
Charles County: The Latest "Everyone Counts" PodcastIn this episode of the Charles County Everybody Counts podcast, the casters talk about the Census and how Charles County is responding. Guests include: Julius Maina, Partnership Coordinator for the State of Maryland; Lee Osberry, Jr., Partnership Specialist for Southern Maryland; and Amy Blessinger, Planner III, Charles County Government Planning Division. View Video at Census 2020: Charles County YouTube channel Share This: "The Census Helps Small Business!"
Visualizing Community ResilienceCommunity Resilience Estimates The Census Bureau released the Community Resilience Estimates to measure the ability of a population to absorb, endure and recover from the impacts of disasters, including weather-related and disease-related hazard events such as COVID-19. The new experimental data product will be available through a tool which shows risk level by state, county, and tract. Explore the Data at the U.S. Census Bureau 
The Risks Children Face During the PandemicHouseholds with children continue to be hit harder by the financial pressures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest results of the U.S. Census Bureau’s experimental Household Pulse Survey released last week. Food insufficiency due to the coronavirus pandemic is especially prevalent among adults in households with children. Less than 40% of the Household Pulse Survey sample live with kids, but about half of the adults who sometimes or often did not have enough to eat because of COVID-19 live with kids. Read Full Article at the U.S. Census Bureau
Census 2020 Carroll Counts Co-Sponsors Online Concert: Jack & the Vox, July 9 at 7:00 p.m.Carroll Counts and the Carroll County Public Library are sponsoring a virtual concert on Thursday, July 9, for ages 6 to adult. Join ukulele-toting, mouth-trumpeting songster, Victoria Vox, and guitar-slinging, singing jokester, Jack Maher, for an online concert to support making Carroll count in the 2020 Census. The Census is important, easy to fill out online, by phone, or mail and is safe and confidential. To complete your Census go to https://my2020census.gov/ or call 410-386-2512 or 844-330-2020 for more information. Register and get more information at the Carroll County Public Library
Together, We Can Shape Our FutureThe Census is mandated by the U.S. Constitution and everyone living in the United States (including the five U.S. territories) is required to participate. A complete and accurate count is critical for you and your community because the results of the 2020 Census will affect community funding, congressional representation, and more. Through your social media channels, you can help make a difference in your community. Share interesting facts and how-to guides to encourage your friends and family members to participate in the 2020 Census. And remind them—it’s not too late to respond! Meet Dominick, Shaping the Future of the United States at the U.S. Census Bureau's YouTube Channel
Community Event Held to Support Families During the COVID-19 PandemicIn Salisbury, several organizations teamed up on June 28 at the St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church to provide all kinds of services to the community. Organizations like the Maryland Food Bank, Wicomico County Census Complete Count Committee and the Peninsula Regional Medical Center came out to help. Read Full Article and View Video at WMDT TV 47
Conducting the Census: Everyone CountsThe U.S. Census Bureau has specific operations and processes in place to count everyone living in the United States, including those in group living situations such as college dorms, nursing homes, military barracks, and prisons. In light of COVID-19, the Census Bureau adapted operations to protect the health and safety of its staff and the public. Census workers have resumed delivery of census questionnaires. Every household is encouraged to respond online, by phone, or by mail immediately. Learn more about how we conduct the count. Read Full Article at the U.S. Census Bureau
Baltimore County Census Undercount Could Leave Millions On TableThe U.S. Census can be filled out through October 31. In Baltimore County, 67.9 percent of households have participated in the Census so far [as of June 30]. This means more than three out of every 10 households in Baltimore County have not yet been counted. If 20 percent of Baltimore County's population goes uncounted in the 2020 Census, officials say it will lose $305 million per year in federal funding. Read Full Article at the Baltimore County Patch
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Prince George's County Virtual Bilingual Recruitment Information Session, July 9
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July 1: Who counts? You count? Visit 2020census.gov to fill out your Census.
July 1: Congrats Luke on surpassing your 2010 Self-Response Rate! Let's keep the momentum going!!
July 2: Congrats Midland on surpassing your 2010 Self-Response Rate! Let's keep the momentum going!!
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