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| The US Census is crucial to Hidalgo County, because the information on the forms submitted to government is used to determine which Hidalgo County colonias, schools, hospitals and roads receive federal funding in 2011. You may be familiar with programs such as; Head Start, Section 8 Housing, Home Investment Partnership Program, Water & Disposal Systems for Rural Communities and the Assistance to Firefighters to name a few. These are just a small portion of the programs that received grant funding in 2000. Not only is filling out the census important for funding purposes but it’s also the best way to make sure people like YOU are heard. The Census 2010 form is 10 questions in 10 minutes. It’s that quick and simple to make sure your voice will be heard. |
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| Data from the 2010 Census can help Hidalgo County receive millions in federal funds. Use of this money can be for: |
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Hidalgo County Hospitals |
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JHidalgo County Job-Training Centers |
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Hidalgo County School |
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Hidalgo County Senior Centers |
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Hidalgo County bridges and other public works |
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Hidalgo County Emergency Services |
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| The Census also directly impacts a community's political voice, because the census numbers form voting districts and determine how communities are represented. It is Important to make sure everyone is counted. Past census counts have shown that many communities and groups of people are undercounted, or are at higher risk of not being counted at all. |
In Hidalgo County, these groups include:
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People and families living in rental property |
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Elderly and others who live in group housing |
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Transient people, such as homeless and migrant workers |
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Poor and rural communities |
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Immigrants (census counts are for everyone--regardless of citizenship status |
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| Quick Facts |
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| How funds from the 2000 census, with only 53% participation, were distributed to local programs across Hidalgo County." |
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In 2000 the Department of Health & Human Services received $931,596,053 for the Medical Assistance Program. |
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In 2000 the Department of Education received $55,791,382 towards Title 1 grants to Local Education Agencies. |
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In 2000 the Department of Transportation received $45,194,376 in funds toward the Federal Aid Highway Program. |
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In 2000 the Department of Health & Human Services received $27,677,210 in fund towards State Children's Insurance Program. |
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In 2000 the Department of Housing & Urban Development received $27,677,210 in funds toward the Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers. |
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| Imagine how much money was lost because 47% of our Hidalgo County population did not complete their census form? |
To learn more about what programs were effected in Hidalgo County 2000 click here. Remember by filling out the census and mailing it back you can make huge impact in Hidalgo County. You can help us by taking a pro-active approach by educating your friends and family members and directing them to YoCoeunt2010.com. Ask them to try the interactive form on our website and let them see firsthand how simple filling out the census truly is. Help us build a stronger community not only for yourself but for your kids, your loved ones and your neighbors. Remember we can’t start till you mail it back and help us spread the word about YoCuento2010.com. |
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