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Data.census.gov is the U.S. Census Bureau’s new platform for access to data and digital content. Leaders of non-profits, businesses, government, faith communities and educators are invited to the Guide to Census Data for Grant Writers and Community Analysis presentation by Anh “Luke” Nguyen, Data Dissemination Specialist of the Census Bureau, on Tuesday, January 28th at two Cobb County Public Libraries.
The Census Data programs are scheduled for:
- 10 am at the North Cobb Regional Library, 3535 Old 41 Highway NW, Kennesaw 30144. 770-801-5320
- 2:30 pm at East Cobb Library, 4880 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta 30068. 770-509-2730
The January 28th programs are free and open to the public.
Census data impacts funding for education, healthcare, transportation, emergency services and social services. The Census results are used to shape the boundaries for federal, state and local government elected representation. Census data is “big data” for decisions about philanthropy and small business growth.
The U.S. Census Bureau “Shape Your Future. Start here” education and outreach campaign’s goal is for the 2020 Census to count everyone who lives in the U.S. Census Day is April 1. Beginning in mid-March, households can respond online, by phone or by mail. For more information, visit www.census.gov.
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