People who live in West Virginia could miss out on a lot if everyone is not counted in the Census. West Virginia could lose out on the political representation it deserves. And people and communities could be denied money that they need for schools, community health care, jobs, and transportation.
In 2016, West Virginia received more than $6 billion from federal spending programs guided by data derived from the 2010 Census. West Virginia can’t afford to miss out!
Contact these West Virginia partners to get involved. The Census Counts. So do you.
State Contacts:
West Virginia Healthy Kids and Families Coalition
Jennifer Wells, Executive Director
304-617-9591
[email protected]
Andrea Tyree, Communications Specialist
304-989-1964
[email protected]
Resources and Updates from West Virginia
Information about the CountMeInWV Coalition
WVHKFC is one of the founding partners of the CountMeInWV Coalition, a statewide grassroots effort with 28+ organizations, associations and individuals working together to ensure every West Virginian counts in the upcoming 2020 Census.
WV Counts - Get Counted!
This factsheet provides a brief overview of why it's so important to get counted. The 2020 Census offers us a unique opportunity to (1) assess the needs of our communities, (2) work with our neighbors to secure the federal funding and representation that we deserve, and (3) continue working to build a future that works for all of us.
Sign the Pledge
The Census is Safe, Easy, and Important. Your data is protected, and it’s only ten questions that take a total of ten minutes. Commit to doing your part today by taking the CountMeInWV Pledge to fill out your Census!