Resources

New Jersey Counts in 2020

Census 2020 is on Its Way to New Jersey.

Census Hard to Count Maps

An interactive map with national data on HTC Communities prepared by the CUNY Mapping Service at the Center for Urban Research, CUNY Graduate Center.

New Jersey Census 2020

US Census Bureau 

The Census Bureau conducts the Decennial Census and American Community Survey to fulfill its mission to serve as the leading source of quality data about the nation’s people and economy. It is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce and is the federal government’s largest statistical agency.

GW Institute of Public Policy

Counting for Dollars 2020: The Role of the Decennial Census in the Geographic Distribution of Federal Funds

Georgetown Law Center on Poverty and Inequality

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights

A national coalition dedicated to promoting civil and human rights of all persons in the United States, which is leading efforts to ensure a fair and accurate 2020 Census. New Jersey non-profits and advocacy organizations can find resources for national advocacy here. The website includes reports, national HTC fact sheets, and resources on the Census 2020 citizenship question.

Funders Census Initiative

A working group of the Funders Committee for Civic Participation, a network of philanthropic organizations dedicated to a vibrant and inclusive democracy, is spearheading Census-related work and information for funders.

Council for New Jersey Grantmakers

A philanthropic serving organization for Garden state grantmakers, which has committed to help ensure an accurate count for New Jersey.

NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development

New Jersey’s government department designated to work with the Census Bureau to conduct the census.

The Census Project

A collaboration of organizations coordinated by the Communications Consortium Media Center, which provides fact sheets, reports, and toolkits for ensuring a fair and accurate 2020 Census.

Census Counts 2020

A collaborative campaign involving more than 15 national organizations and dozens of community partners in more than 30 states.

Materials for Outreach to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities

Materials for Outreach to African American Communities

Materials for Outreach to Arab American Communities

Materials for Outreach to Business Communities

Materials for Outreach to Communities of People with Disabilities

Materials for Outreach to Immigrants

Materials for Outreach to Faith Communities

Materials for Outreach to Families with Young Kids

Materials for Outreach to Latino Communities

Materials for Outreach to LGBTQ+ Community

Materials for Outreach to Native American Communities

Materials to Address Disinformation

Census Messaging Tests

Census Counts 2020 Digital Organizing Tools

Get Out the Count (GOTC) Hubs

Thanks to Tim Lim of Lim Consulting Services for compiling much of this list.