Learn about the importance of the 2020 Census. See a list of events, in your community below, join the conversation online using #CountMeIn, and pledge to be counted.
Additional events will be added regularly.
Upcoming Events
CHIRLA LA County
April 22, 2019| 10 am
CHIRLA Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
The press conference marks the official launch of CHIRLA’s statewide 2020 Census campaign, “Contamos Contigo.” This will be CHIRLA’s first major event to elevate census awareness to our target populations, which include hard-to-count Latinos, immigrants, refugees, and Limited English proficient individuals in Sacramento, the Central Valley, Antelope Valley, the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, the High Desert, and Orange County. Our executive director, Angelica Salas, will provide remarks. We have also invited local elected officials to participate and will be streaming this press conference on social media. For more information, contact Esperanza Guevara [email protected].
April 22, 2019| 11 am ET
Passaic City Hall
Passaic, NJ
Make the Road NJ action with immigrant leaders and city officials. For more information contact Sara Cullinane at [email protected].
Count Me In Rally
April 23, 2019| 10:30 am – 1:30 pm ET
Supreme Court
Washington, D.C.
Hundreds of participants will take part in a rally/press conference in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. The #2020Census is facing unprecedented challenges, including misinformation and the Trump Administration’s plan to add a last-minute, untested citizenship question. These challenges could undermine the integrity of Census data and hurt our communities for decades. We have to work together to overcome these challenges and help achieve a fair and accurate count for our communities.
NY Counts 2020 Rally
April 23, 2019 | 10 am ET
NY City Hall
New York, NY
NY Counts 2020 members will rally and hold a press conference on 4/23 at City Hall at 10 am. For information, contact Su Patel, NYIC at [email protected].
Make the Road PA Philadelphia Action
April 23, 2019 | 12 pm ET
200 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA
Make The Road PA Philadelphia action on 4/23 at 12pm cosponsored by Tuesday’s with Toomey. For more information, contact-Katia at [email protected].
Make the Road PA Event
April 23, 2019 | 12pm
1150 S Cedar Crest Blvd #101
Allentown, PA 18103
This event is co-sponsored by Allentown Tuesdays with Toomey. For more information, contact Ashleigh Strange at [email protected].
Arizona Coalition for Change
April 28, 2019 | 2pm
TBD
The One Arizona Census Kick Off Picnic will bring over 15+ CBOs to highlight the importance of a fair and accurate census count. CBO’s will manage booths and activities such as face painting, etc., while handing out census materials to begin the census conversation in the community.
Past Events
California
NALEO Educational Fund
March 28, 2019
Cal State San Bernardino| 12 pm
San Bernardino, CA
On March 28th the NALEO Educational will be moderating the ¡Hágase Contar! Make Census 2020 Count panel during the CSUSB Lead X Summit. The panelists will discuss what the Census is and its importance, specific data points for California and the undercount of very young Latino children, challenges for the Census in 2020, and what must be done to ensure a full and accurate count of all Latinos. For more information visit: website.
Speaker lineup includes: Dr. Arturo Hernandez, Partnership Specialist at the US Census Bureau, Quintilia Avila, Regional Manager at CA Complete Count Office, Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, CEO of Latino Community Foundation, and Ely Flores, State Director of NALEO Educational Fund.
Texas
Voto Latino Austin
March 30, 2019 | 9 am
Terrazas Public Library
Austin, TX
Voto Latino Austin
March 31, 2019| 2-4 pm
South Congress Ave
Austin, TX
National
#CountMeIn Twitter Storm
2-3PM ET
Raise your voice! Join in on a national twitter storm on the importance of the census and why we say #CountMeIn.
#MillennialMonday Twitter Chat
3-4pm ET
Join Young Invicibles and others in a chat about the importance of the #2020Census and why millennials should care.
Arizona
Arizona Coalition for Change
April 1, 2019 | 12pm
Arizona State Legislature
We will be hosting two events for the 2020 Census Day of Action. First, a resolution in the Arizona State Legislature will be introduced by State Representative Espinoza commemorating Census Day of Action. Second, One Arizona & Partners will conduct a coordinated census media campaign to build awareness around the 2020 Census via email and social media platforms.
California
NALEO Educational Fund
April 1, 2019
Grand Park| 9am
Los Angeles, CA
Announcement of LA County’s unprecedented partnership among State, County, City and local CBOs as they work to ensure everyone is counted in the 2020 Census. In attendance will be: Los Angeles Complete Count Committee, LA County Board of Supervisors, City of LA Mayor Garcetti, Rep. Jimmy Gomez, Rep. Roybal-Allard, California Community Foundation, NALEO Educational Fund, and Advancement Project.
NALEO Educational Fund
April 1, 2019| 12-2 pm
2181 Logan Avenue
San Diego, CA
Local community discussion about the importance of Latinos and the 2020 Census. In collaboration with Barrio Logan College Institute, and the US Census Bureau, NALEO will be hosting a Spanish language community panel and discussion about the challenges to a full census count in San Diego County.
Voto Latino Sacramento
April 1, 2019| 6pm
Casa de Español
Sacramento, CA
Colorado
Together We Count
April 1, 2019
Colorado
Holding a training with a local school district and with a Foundation’s senior advisory council to prepare allies to promote 2020 Census participation.
Connecticut
NALEO Education Fund
April 1 & 2, 2019| 3-4 pm
La Voz Hispana Radio
New Haven, CN
NALEO Ed Fund, partner organizations, and Community Foundation of Greater New Haven will host Juntos Podemos (Together We Can): Bilingual Live Radio Show to promote Census 2020 / La Voz del Inmigrante also streamed through FB live.
Florida
NALEO Educational Fund
April 1, 2019| 10:30 am
6900 S. Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, FL
NALEO Educational Fund alongside Census Counts, and a diverse coalition of local leaders will be hosting a local press conference augmenting the importance of a complete, fair, and accurate count in the state of Florida. Speakers will include:
- Elected Officials confirmed to attend:
- Orange County Commissioner Mayra Uribe
- Orange County Commissioner Maribel Gomez Corder
- Orange County School Board Member Johanna Lopez
- City of Orlando Commissioner Tony Ortiz
Georgia
National Census Day of Action, One Year Out to Census 2020 Press Conference
April 1, 2010 | 9:45am
Atlanta, GA
@cpacs #CountMeIn #CPACS #2020Census
On Monday, April 1st, Representative Pedro Marin of District 96, U.S. Census Bureau, The Center for Pan Asian Community Services (CPACS), Latin American Association (LAA), and community stakeholders will host a National Census Day of Action Press Conference at 9:45am at Georgia State Capitol.
Fair Count Georgia
April 1, 2019| 5:30 pm
As a new organization, we want to invite those working on census, redistricting and other endeavors to the new office to meet our staff, founder and board of directors. We will have a short speaking program to talk about our work, mission and vision for Georgia.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Voter Table & Massachusetts Census Equity Fund
April 1, 2019 | 10:00 am
Framingham, MA
Massachusetts Census Kick Off event, hosted by Secretary of the Commonwealth William Glavin.
Massachusetts Voter Table
April 1, 2019 | 1:00 pm
East Boston Public Library
Community, faith, and business leaders will join Mayor Marty Walsh in launching our citywide efforts to reach historically undercounted constituencies in Boston in the 2020 Census to ensure our communities get their fair share of the public good and political representation.
Michigan
Be Counted Detroit
April 1, 2019| 11 am
Focus: Hope
Detroit, MI
The Detroit community is invited to join Be Counted Detroit’s Census 2020 Kick-Off Event. Here, the public will learn what the city’s plan is to get everyone counted, how community groups and nonprofits can get funding for local outreach, how to sign up to be a “Census Captain,” where to apply to be a Census Enumerator.
Minnesota
We Count Minnesota 2020 Census
April 1, 2019| 10-11:30 am
Minnesota State Capitol
Saint Paul, MN
This rally on the steps of the State Capitol will feature Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan. After the event, there will be a media briefing for the statewide capitol bureau press corps featuring the Census Bureau’s regional director and people who are already at work organizing for the census in historically undercounted communities. Leadership for the event is being provided by the Minnesota State Demographer’s Office, with support from the Minnesota Census Mobilization Partnership.
Mississippi
Southern Echo
April 1, 2019 6 pm
Sunflower County Courthouse
Indianola, MS
Please join communities, leaders, and Census Partnership specialists as we kick off this year of preparing for the 2020 Census. Mississippi is a hard-to-count state and we must make sure the census is accurate. The census determines the amount of funds allocated for the state and how district lines will be drawn for representation.
Southern Echo
April 1, 2019| 12 pm
Thalia Mara Hall
Jackson, MS
Please join Southern Echo and other communities organizations, leaders, and Census Partnership Specialists as we kick off this year of preparing for the 2020 Census! Mississippi is a hard-to-count state and we must make sure the census is accurate. The census determines the amount of funds allocated for the state and how district lines will be drawn for representation.
New Jersey
New Jersey CCC
April 1, 2019| 9:30 am
City Hall
Jersey City, NJ
Secretary Way will speak at the 2020 Census Kick Off Press Conference in Jersey City.
New Jersey CCC
April 1, 2019| 10 am
Paterson Arts and Sciences Charter School
Paterson, NJ
Mayor Andre Sayegh will speak at the Rally to Kick Off Census 2020 at Paterson Arts and Sciences Charter School in Paterson.
New Jersey CCC
April 1, 2019| 1 pm
Raritan Bay YMCA – Auditorium
Perth Amboy, NJ
Commission member will speak at the Census 2020 Kick Off at the Raritan Bay area YMCA.
New Jersey CCC
April 1, 2019| 2 pm
Arts High School
Newark, NJ
Lt. Governor Oliver, Secretary Way, and Mayor Ras J. Baraka will speak at the Census 2020 Kick Off Rally at Arts High School in Newark.
New Jersey CCC
April 1, 2019| 6-7 pm
Burlington County Lyceum
Mount Holly, NJ
Secretary Way will speak at the Census 2020 Kick Off Rally at Arts High School in Newark.
NALEO Educational Fund
April 1, 2019| 7 pm
City Hall
Union City, NJ
Union City Mayor is hosting a Community Meeting to discuss Census 2020. Press welcome. Union City will also be hosting a tabling event at the City Cultural Center where they will display information and have volunteers available to answer questions/concerns. Large attendance expected.
New York
New York Civic Engagement Table
April 1, 2019| 6:30 pm
Newburgh Free Library
Newburgh NY
Educational event for local organizations, elected officials, and community members to come together to learn about the importance of the census and ways they can support getting the word out in Newburgh.
New York Counts 2020
April 1, 2019
New York City
Starting in the morning volunteers will be handing out leaflets at several train stations across New York City to spread the word. Afterwards, our volunteers will go to local community commerce to hang New York Counts 2020 posters in their business as a way to engage businesses and inform them of the importance of a fair count as well as to sustain visibility. Finally, we will host a press conference in Brooklyn with remarks by Mayor de Blasio and will also host community forums in all five boroughs throughout the week.
NALEO Educational Fund
April 1, 2019
New York City
Organizations to provide census information at major commuter hub in the Bronx to leaflet and distribute literature.
North Carolina
NC Counts Coalition: Gaston County
April 1, 2019| 11 am and 2pm
Eastridge Mall
Gastonia, NC
@nccounts #icountnc
Gaston County will host two events for the Day of Action. The county will host a Census Recognition Day event for county employees from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Rotary Pavilion. The address is 107 N South Street, Gastonia, NC 28052. The event will feature a pizza and ice cream social. The county will also have a booth at Eastridge Mall from 2 p.m.- 5 p.m. The address is 246 N New Hope Road, Gastonia, NC 28054. The booth will have giveaways and information on preparation for the 2020 Census.
NC Counts Coalition: Mecklenburg County
April 1, 2019| 2 pm
Charlotte, NC
@nccounts #icountnc
Mecklenburg County and NC Counts Coalition will host a press conference and panel discussion on the 2020 Census in Charlotte from 2 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center. The press conference will feature remarks by Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners Chairman George Dunlap and Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles. A panel discussion and Q&A with media and local stakeholders will follow the press conference.
Live Stream: https://mecklenburg.ravnur.com/
NC Counts Coalition: Wake County
April 1, 2019| 2 pm
Knightdale, NC
@nccounts #icountnc
The NC Complete Count Commission is hosting a press conference to kick off North Carolina’s one-year countdown to the 2020 Census. The press conference will take place at NC State Historic Capitol, Old House Chamber from 2 p.m.– 3 p.m. Governor Roy Cooper and Administration Secretary Machelle Sanders will give a briefing on state efforts in preparing for the 2020 Census.
NC Counts Coalition: Cumberland County
April 1, 2019| 9am
Fayetteville, NC
@nccounts #icountnc
Census Bureau staff and Cumberland County planning department officials will provide a brief 2020 Census presentation during the Board of Commissioners 9 a.m. meeting. Also, the County’s Complete Count Committee will hold its first organizational meeting at 2 p.m.
Ohio
Children’s Defense Fund- Ohio
April 1, 2019
Statewide
On the National Census Day of Action, we ask that classroom teachers throughout Ohio take a moment to incorporate a census activities or discussion into their classroom lesson or conversations. The Statistics in Schools site has a number of standards-aligned activities that cover grades 4-12 including “5-minute Challenges” for students to apply census data to everyday questions. We’re asking education stakeholders to share this message so that teachers in our school districts and school building can plan to participate in the National Census Day of Action. We ask that they share what activities they used in their classrooms and share images from their classrooms of students working on the activities or talking about the census. If they plan to post classroom pictures, we ask them to use the message “All Ohio Children Count!” or something similar and include the hashtag: #OH2020Census #2020CensusOHAction!
Children’s Defense Fund- Ohio
April 1, 2019| 11 am
Ohio Statehouse
Columbus, OH
The Ohio Census Advocacy Coalition will be hosting a press event aimed at informing and encouraging our elected leaders to make a state appropriation of $2.5 million and launch our state complete count commission. We will have a number of speakers representing a number of hard to count communities from around the state.
Oklahoma
Voto Latino Oklahoma
April 1, 2019
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
April 1, 2019
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
Pennsylvania
NALEO Educational Fund
April 1, 2019| 12- 1 pm
Ceiba
Philadelphia, PA
To mark the one year countdown to the start of Census 2020, Ceiba will organize a Press conference to inform community residents, Latino nonprofit stakeholders and Spanish language media about the significance of the upcoming census and the urgency of working to ensure that there is a complete count in our neighborhoods.
Texas
City of Austin
April 1, 2019
Austin, TX
Press conference and rally held by the City of Austin on the 2020 Census.
City of Dallas
April 1, 2019| 10 am
Dallas, TX
The City of Dallas will display a countdown clock on our main webpage, issue a media release, and finally spread the word on Census 2020 via emails and social media.
Hidalgo County
April 1, 2019| 10 am
Hidalgo County Commissioners Courtroom
Edinubrg, TX
Hidalgo County will host a “One-Year-Away” News Conference at 10AM at the Hidalgo County Commissioners Courtroom in Edinburg.
City of San Antonio
April 1, 2019| 9 am
Central Public Library
San Antonio, TX
The City of San Antonio will host a press conference at the San Antonio Central Public Library on the 2020 Census.
El Paso County, Village of Vinton Community Kick-Off
April 1, 2019| 11am- 2pm
Dr. Howard Applegate Park
El Paso County
April 1, 2019| 10 am
El Paso City Hall
Border Network for Human Rights
April 1, 2019| 1 pm
Border Network for Human Rights
Greater El Paso Association of Realtors
Aprile 1, 2019
The Greater El Paso Association of Realtors will launch their 2020 Census Campaign.
City of Socorro
April 1, 2019
The City of Socorro will launch their 2020 Census Campaign.
Houston in Action
April 1, 2019
Houston City Hall
CPPP
April 1, 2019| 8:45 am
Texas State Capitol, Speaker’s Committee Room
Austin, TX
Tune in for a press conference with lawmakers, business leaders and advocates on the importance to our state of an accurate census count and what the Texas legislature can do this session to make sure Texas doesn’t fall behind in 2020. Rep. César Blanco will also bring a resolution to the floor of the Texas House commemorating April 1 as Census Awareness Day.
Voto Latino El Paso & UTEP
April 1, 2019| 10am-2pm
Leech Grove, TX
Join University of Texas at El Paso for 202 Census Awareness Week Kick-Off Event! Kick-Off will include guest speakers, snacks, giveaways, and games.
Voto Latino San Antonio
April 1, 2019
St. Mary’s University
Wisconsin
Voto Latino Whitewater
April 1, 2019
University of Wisconsin
Whitewater, WI
Washington, D.C.
National League of Cities
April 1, 2019| 3pm
Brookings Institution
Washington, DC
On April 1, one year ahead of Census Day, the Metropolitan Policy Program, in partnership with the National League of Cities Institute, will explore key issues confronting Census 2020. Two panel discussions will probe the technical, political, and funding challenges facing the census at the national level, and how local leaders are forging strategic partnerships and bottom-up initiatives to ensure a complete and accurate count in their communities.
Voto Latino DC
April 1, 2019| 12-4 pm
Georgetown University, Red Square
Washington, DC
We The People
April 1, 2019| 8 am
Warner Theater
Washington, DC
U.S. Census Bureau
April 1, 2019| 11 am
National Press Club
Washington, DC
On April 1, 2019, Census Bureau Director Dr. Steven Dillingham and Census Bureau leadership will brief the public on the status of operations and provide updates on the success of the integrated partnership and communication campaign. The Census Bureau will also be joined on stage by several organizations that highlight a handful of the partnerships that are key to ensuring a successful 2020 Census.
VOICES for Alabama’s Children
April 2, 2019
Alabama Statehouse
Montgomery, AL
VOICES’ 2019 Child Advocacy Day will bring over 1000 children from around the state to the lawn of the Alabama State Capital for the annual Kids Count Rally to highlight the importance of counting children ahead of the 2020 Census. In addition, VOICES will host an Advocacy Breakfast prior to the rally where the proclamations will be displayed and attendees will hear from legislative leadership and a panel discussion featuring state agency heads centered around the state of children in Alabama.
Rhode Island Statewide Complete Count Committee
April 2, 2019| 3 pm
Rhode Island Statehouse
Providence, RI
RI Census Day of Action: informational event with elected officials, nonprofit organizations, state and municipal agencies, community leaders, and members of the public to raise awareness about the Census and Complete Count efforts underway in Rhode Island. At 4:30 pm the Senate Finance Committee will host a hearing on Census funding at the rise of the Senate.
Forefront
April 3, 2019| 11 am
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Springfield, IL
Join Forefront’s Illinois Count Me In 2020 Coalition for a day-long summit on Wednesday, April 3 in Springfield to connect and learn how to make sure our state’s 2020 Census count is fair and accurate. keynote speakers will be Maria Teresa Kumar of Voto Latino and IL Governor JB Pritzker. At this event we will also unveil the 42 grantees that will comprise our IL Count Me In 2020 GOTC program.
Massachusetts Census Equity Fund
April 4, 2019| 5 pm
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA
City of Worcester Campaign Kickoff and Cultural Celebration hosted at the College of the Holy Cross.
Voto Latino UCLA
April 4, 2019
University of California
Los Angeles, CA
Arizona Coalition for Change
April 5, 2019| 3pm
The Flinn Foundation
In partnership among County, City, State and local Community Building Organizations, we will be hosting a census table convening discussing the importance of a fair and accurate census count, the biggest challenges and opportunities we’re facing with the 2020 Decennial Census and the importance of structure and partnerships. Special Guest in Attendance: Former Attorney General Eric Holder, Jr.
NALEO, LA County
April 12, 2019
Norwalk City Hall| 10 am
Norwalk, CA
Description: The city of Norwalk will unveil their city Census campaign and showcase vehicle wrappings advertising Census 2020. In attendance will be: City of Norwalk Elected Officials, Rep. Linda Sanchez, and Supervisor Hahn.
Virginia Civic Engagement Table
April 13, 2019| 8am-4pm
George Mason Science and Technology Campus
Manassas, VA
We are excited to host our 3rd Annual Democracy Summit! During the Summit we will be focusing on racial equity, the 2020 census, automatic restoration of rights and expanding voting rights in Virginia. The Democracy Summit is for anyone interested in expanding the democratic process in Virginia, who want to stay engaged outside of legislative session or want to learn more about topics that they may not typically advocate for! To register for this event, please visit our Facebook page: Virginia Civic Engagement Table or reach directly out to Alexandria Bratton at [email protected]!