1. It’s going to take everybody working together…

2. VOLUNTEERS

3. COMMUNITY & BUSINESS LEADERS

4. Most Importantly We Need… YOU! Completing your Census forms will bring more money for Head Start, Title 1 Education funds & educational grants Completing your Census forms will bring more jobs to the community Completing your Census forms will bring more money into the community that can be used towards improving & adding more Health Services (Medicaid, Medicare)

5. CENSUS KICKOFF EVENT APRIL 2009

6. ALBANY UNIVERSITY HOMECOMING PARADE OCTOBER 2009

7. ALBANY–DOUGHERTY CHRISTMAS PARADE DECEMBER 2009

8. CONFIDENTIAL Your responses on the census form are completely confidential - not even the President of the United States can access this information. EASY Ten questions, Ten minutes REQUIRED Once every ten (10) years by law IMPORTANT Determines the representation in Congress as well as assists the state in how Legislative districts are drawn and apportioned Determines educational grants, road rehabilitation, programs for the elderly, head start programs, planning for hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and the location of other health services. Determines the amount of unemployment compensation received per person in this area SAFE Census workers MUST pass security and employment reference checks. IMPORTANT THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

9.  The Census WILL NOT ask for Social Security Number.  If you fail to return the questionnaire, a census worker will come to your house. So, it is important to complete the census form and return it by the United States Postal Service.  Last Important Item - “Don’t be fooled, BEE Counted” because “It’s in our Hands.” IMPORTANT THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW (cont’d)

10. PHOEBE’S WOMEN’S HEALTH FAIR OCTOBER 2009

11. IT’S COMING…! Remember to watch for your forms around mid-March. The deadline to get your form in is April 1, 2010!