NYC CENSUS 2020
Dear Census Advocate,
At this incredibly trying time, we hope you and your family and neighbors are all staying healthy and safe. In this challenging time where it feels that so many things are out of our control, I want to let you know about something positive you can do for your community. The Census has officially launched and New Yorkers like you can complete the census online or on the phone from the safety of their own home. You can fill it out online at my2020census.gov or over the phone at 844-330-2020. Remember, census funds are not only linked to funding for Medicaid, children’s health insurance and hospitals, but moreover the NYC Health Department uses census data in emergencies to determine responses.
Here’s the best part: you also can encourage your fellow New Yorkers to fill out the census by signing up to participate in our upcoming citywide “Text Out The Count” campaign from Sunday, March 22 to Monday, March 23. Using our peer-to-peer texting tool, Hustle, you will be able to reach hundreds of New Yorkers within minutes with a text encouraging them to fill out the census and providing the link to the Census Bureau’s self-response website.
You can do it from home and all you will need is either a phone, a laptop, or a tablet to participate. Sign up here and we will get you all set up to “Text Out The Count!”
Together, as we weather this crisis, we can help New York City during its time of need.
With much thanks,
Julie Menin Director, NYC Census 2020