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IAPAC partners with AACFB to support for the U.S. Census 2010
• The census is important. Census data guide decisions that can help improve services to our community, including schools, hospitals and housing.
• The census is safe. Participation in the census is required for all citizens and noncitizens, and confidentiality is protected. By law, the Census Bureau cannot share respondents’ answers with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement entities. All Census Bureau employees take an oath of nondisclosure and are sworn for life to protect the confidentiality of the data. The penalty for unlawful disclosure is a fine of up to $250,000 or imprisonment of up to five years, or both.
• Help leaders identify where to build new roads, schools, hospitals and important community initiatives and programs important to the Asian population, such as education and English-language programs.
• Aid local emergency services responders in reacting efficiently in times of need, thanks to better maps and information.
• Identify areas where Asians might need services of particular importance to certain racial or ethnic groups, such as screening for heart disease, strokes or diabetes.
• 2010 Census Information is needed to: 1. Direct services to children and adults with limited English language proficiency.2. Determine areas eligible for housing assistance.3. Attract new businesses to state and local areas.4. Develop adult education programs 5. Plan budgets for government at all levels 6. Plan for hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and locations of other health services. 7. Direct funds for people in poverty 8. Develop assistance programs for low-income families 9. Create maps to speed emergency services to households in need of assistance. 10. Make decisions at all levels of government.
Throughout the coming month, IAPAC and AACFB will continue to share information with the community including about the census-related events, news and activities in our community. Among various initiatives, IAPAC has initiated PSAs from various Indo American Community Leaders of Greater Houston urging all to be counted – we should be hearing them on various radio stations in the coming weeks. For more information about the 2010 Census, including the availability of language assistance and other assistance programs, visit the website – www.2010census.gov or visit www.iapacgh.org or call IAPAC at 832-886-5191
• The census is safe. Participation in the census is required for all citizens and noncitizens, and confidentiality is protected. By law, the Census Bureau cannot share respondents’ answers with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement entities. All Census Bureau employees take an oath of nondisclosure and are sworn for life to protect the confidentiality of the data. The penalty for unlawful disclosure is a fine of up to $250,000 or imprisonment of up to five years, or both.
• Help leaders identify where to build new roads, schools, hospitals and important community initiatives and programs important to the Asian population, such as education and English-language programs.
• Aid local emergency services responders in reacting efficiently in times of need, thanks to better maps and information.
• Identify areas where Asians might need services of particular importance to certain racial or ethnic groups, such as screening for heart disease, strokes or diabetes.
• 2010 Census Information is needed to: 1. Direct services to children and adults with limited English language proficiency.2. Determine areas eligible for housing assistance.3. Attract new businesses to state and local areas.4. Develop adult education programs 5. Plan budgets for government at all levels 6. Plan for hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and locations of other health services. 7. Direct funds for people in poverty 8. Develop assistance programs for low-income families 9. Create maps to speed emergency services to households in need of assistance. 10. Make decisions at all levels of government.
Throughout the coming month, IAPAC and AACFB will continue to share information with the community including about the census-related events, news and activities in our community. Among various initiatives, IAPAC has initiated PSAs from various Indo American Community Leaders of Greater Houston urging all to be counted – we should be hearing them on various radio stations in the coming weeks. For more information about the 2010 Census, including the availability of language assistance and other assistance programs, visit the website – www.2010census.gov or visit www.iapacgh.org or call IAPAC at 832-886-5191
03/19/2010
The Asian population is one of the fastest growing populations in the United States, outpacing growth of the general U.S. population between 1990 and 2000, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. As the number of Asian individuals in the United States continues to grow, it’s important we understand our changing population, so we know how to provide and obtain the best services, resources and programs to meet the needs of Asian Community.
IAPAC (Indo-American Political Action Committee of Greater Houston) is the political voice for the entire Indo-American Community of Greater Houston area. The mission of IAPAC is to promote and encourage political involvement and increase political awareness. IAPAC also works with hand in hand with other ethnic group for a common issue. One of them is “Asian American Council of Fort Bend” known as AACFB is a coalition of citizens whose cultural heritage originates from the following countries: China, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Vietnam, Japan, Bangladesh, Burma, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Cambodia, and other countries in Asia. The focus of the council is to support opportunities for Asian Americans in fields of education, economic development, government, and international affairs in order to promote the success of Fort Bend County.
Today’s very important issue is the U S Census 2010. Next week everyone will get the 2010 Census form “10 questions in 10 minutes” in the mail. It is very important not to disregard it, but it is our duty to fill it out and mail it immediately. IAPAC is partnering with AACFB and the Census Bureau taking the lead to raise awareness and encourage participation to help ensure we have an accurate representation of the Asian population in our city and county during the 2010 Census. An accurate population count of the Asian will help make a significant difference in the quality of life for our neighbors, our families and our community. Every person in the United States must be counted. This includes people of all ages, races, ethnic groups, citizens and noncitizens.
This data will directly affect the disbursement of more than $400 billion in annual federal funding to the state, local and tribal governments – including funding that impacts Asian community. The following are the highlights of the census:
• The census is easy. One of the shortest census forms in history, the 2010 Census form asks 10 questions and takes about 10 minutes to complete.
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