The time is now! As of March 12, all households across the United States can fill out the Census over the phone, in-person, and online. As a result of COVID-19, the U.S. Census Bureau made adjustments to its operations; one of which is, households have two additional weeks until August 14 to complete the questionnaire. We want to emphasize that your information will remain safe and secure. There is no citizenship question on the Census and no cost affiliated with filing it out. Every household needs to complete the Census, regardless of residency status or demographic.
This is an opportunity for everyone to say, “We’re Here, and We Count!” Latinos need to participate in this year’s Census as they are a historically undercounted group. In fact, Latinos are more likely than non-Latinos not to report their children on the Census forms. This is particularly shocking as the statistics that come from the Census affect how much funding public programs receive, such as our Jose Marti Child Development Center or any of our other 42 programs and services. Non-profits, such as El Centro de la Raza, stand to lose funding if there is not an accurate count for the 2020 Census.
To combat this undercount, El Centro de la Raza is now offering help to fill out the Census over the phone. Call 206-957-4605 between 8:30 AM and 5 PM to speak with an El Centro de la Raza staff. The United States Census Bureau has also provided help filling out the Census in the following languages:
• English: 844-330-2020
• Spanish: 844-468-2020
• Chinese (Mandarin): 844-391-2020
• Chinese (Cantonese): 844-398-2020
• Vietnamese: 844-461-2020
• Korean: 844-392-2020
• Russian: 844-417-2020
• Arabic: 844-416-2020
• Tagalog: 844-478-2020
• Polish: 844-479-2020
• French: 844-494-2020
• Haitian Creole: 844-477-2020
• Portuguese: 844-474-2020
• Japanese: 844-460-2020
• English (for Puerto Rico residents): 844-418-2020
• Spanish (for Puerto Rico residents): 844-426-2020
• TDD (Telephone Display Device): 844-467-2020