You are the solution. You count!

You are the solution. You count! You can make an impact

What will you do to encourage participation in the 2010 Census?

Here are some examples for what members from BLKC are doing:
· Setting the example by increasing personal awareness about the census
· Telling others to complete and mail back census form
· Creating awareness conversations with family, community, and professional networks.
· Informing others to visit the official census website, if they have questions related to the 2010 census
· Using social networking to remind family and friends that census forms are mailed to households in March and Census Day is April 1, 2010.

Share with the BLKC, what you will do to encourage participation in the 2010 Census

Make sure you are counted.

Your count is one step closer to providing solutions. The BLKC encourage you to take part in the 2010 Census. When communities, schools, and cities are face with challenges, data from the census can provide funding to address some of the difficulties.
The federal government will determine how much each city receives based on data from the census.

Data from census influence local and state key decisions related road expansion, new school construction, health care facilities, and areas impacting our way of life. Data from the census affects all areas of our life.

You are the solution to creating a greater future for our Community, State, and Nation. Every returned census form counts. Also encourage others in your family, community, and network to participate. Remember to fill out the questionnaire and mail it back.

The Census is important

Everyone matters in the census count. The 2010 Census theme is “It’s in your hands”.

Seven things to think about when completing your census form.

1. The census form is easy to complete, only ten questions
2. Encourage your entire network and community to complete the census form
3. 400 billion dollars in federal aid to communities
4. Size and shape of city districts are based on headcount from the census
5. The count determine the total of U.S. House seats for each State
6. Clear view of how many Americans live in US
7. “It’s in your hands” you have the power to make a major impact in your community, make sure you are counted.

Meeting at a historic landmark in San Jose, CA

Meeting at a historic landmark in San Jose, CA
I had the wonderful opportunity of attending the Black Community Leadership Kitchen Cabinet (BLKC) meeting today. The meeting was held at First AME Zion Church. Rev. Jeff Moore informed me that we were standing on a landmark. First AME Zion Church is the oldest African American Church in San Jose, CA

I enjoyed attending the meeting and having an intellectual conversation about the 2010 Census.
The Black Community Leadership Kitchen Cabinet is a great network of professionals in Santa Clara County. The BLKC is providing a major role and engaging the community to participate in the 2010 Census. I know the BLKC will continue to make a tremendous impact to the African American community.

Gearing Up for 2010 Census

The Black Leadership Kitchen Cabinet (BLKC) was created in 2005with the purpose of addressing the social concerns that are impacting the African American community in Santa Clara County. The BLKC is comprised of a broad cross – section of community – based organizations, churches, businesses, fraternities, sororities, social groups, professionals, and individuals.

We know the value of the 2010 Census to our community. We’re encouraging everyone to complete their 2010 Census form.

Share your views with us:
What does the Census mean to you?

How are you encouraging others in your family, workplace, and community to participate in the Census?

Do you have any questions or concerns regarding the 2010 Census?