Census community partners are vital to ensuring a complete and accurate count, and we as a Church are committed to doing our part. In this page, we are offering some resources and ideas that you may implement as you see fit in your unique communities.
Diocese of San José 2020 Census Resources
2020 CENSUS ADJUSTMENTS DUE TO COVID-19 -The 2020 Census is underway and households across America are responding every day by mail, phone or online. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the US Census Bureau has adjusted Census operations in order to protect the health and safety of Census Bureau employees and the American public, implement the guidance from federal, state and local health authorities, and ensure a complete and accurate count of all communities. The deadline to complete the census has been moved to August 14, 2020. See the full description of adjustments.
Census Q&As (ENGLISH) – To be used as a bulletin ad, poster or handout.
Sample Bulletin content (ENGLISH) – This could also be used as a pulpit announcement
Census Q&As (SPANISH) – To be used as a bulletin ad, poster or handout.
Sample Bulletin Content (SPANISH) – This could also be used as a pulpit announcement
Census Q&As (VIETNAMESE) – To be used as a bulletin ad, poster or handout. (Coming soon.)
DSJ Census – Bulletin Announcement (Vietnamese) – This could also be used as a pulpit announcement
Interfaith Resources
Feel free to download and print additional resources below for information and to encourage everyone to participate.
2020 Census Faith Toolkit (pdf) Including Talking Points and Sermon Guide
Share the video above: https://youtu.be/ngoeN317l64
Free Printed Census Resources From the City of San José
The following free printed materials are available through the City of San Jose. If your Parish is interested in having these free materials, please contact Vilcia Rodríguez, City of San José 2020 Census Project Manager at Vilcia.rodriguez@sanjoseca.gov or 408.535.5602
- Flyers (English, Spanish and Vietnamese)
- 11×17 Posters (English, Spanish and Vietnamese)
- Lawn Signs (English, Spanish and Vietnamese)