“Human of Census” Photo Series Continued
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Michelle is the child of a cosmetologist, and the founder and lead chef of a pop-up restaurant. Since Shelter-In-Place began, she’s been unable to booth at food festivals like the 626 Night Market, which were her main source of income.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), which Census numbers play a role in deciding funding for, offers disaster loans to small business owners during crises like COVID-19 . By pledging to complete your Census at bit.ly/CHNSCPledge2020, you can help Vietnamese entrepreneurs like Michelle gain the resources they need to persevere through periods of financial uncertainty.
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John is a Masters of Social Work student at Cal State Dominguez Hills. He also works at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Little Saigon, Orange County that provides culturally-responsive medical, dental, and mental health services to underserved populations.
Census numbers are used to map trends to identify where additional FQHC’s are needed, as well as what disparities in health coverage still remain. By pledging to fill out your Census at bit.ly/CHNSCPledge2020, you can help our communities aggregate accurate data that will be an invaluable tool in the ongoing fight for equity.
Let's build a better tomorrow for our little ones. Can we count on you to take the Census? my2020census.gov
Meet baby Ryland, everyone! Ryland was born to Lan, a first-time mom from Tustin. At three months old, he's already quite the chatterbox and will be heading to preschool in a few years to continue developing his verbal and cognitive skills.
Funding for pre-K initiatives like Head Start and the California State Preschool Program (CSPP) is determined in part by Census data. By filling out your Census at my2020census.gov, you can help ensure that young movers & shakers like Ryland are able to enroll in early childhood education to bolster their school readiness.
Cộng đồng chúng ta quan trọng. Cộng đồng chúng ta có chỗ đứng. my2020census.gov
Sau khi tốt nghiệp đại học, Vũ bắt đầu làm việc cho cơ quan bất vụ lợi tại Oakland. Trong công việc này, Vũ huấn luyện người dân gốc Việt về cách tranh đấu cho sự công bằng trong môi trường xã hội.
Vũ sống ở San Lorenzo cùng với mẹ (cô làm nhân viên ngành thẩm mỹ móng tay), và Vũ đi về bằng xe BART mỗi ngày. Trong vòng 10 năm tới, hàng tỷ đô la đầu tư đến việc cải thiện hệ thống giao thông công cộng sẽ được cung cấp dựa trên dữ liệu Thống Kê Dân Số. Bằng cách điền bản khảo sát tại my2020census.gov, quý vị sẽ giúp khai triển đường xá an tòan, để các bạn trẻ như Vũ có thể tiếp tục vận động cho gia đình cộng đồng trong thập kỷ kế tiếp.
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Ethan graduated from UCLA in 2011, during the recession. After struggling to find gainful employment, a job coach at the CA Employment Development Department (EDD) helped him assess his talents and hone his interview skills . Three months later, Ethan received his first full-time job offer.
The budget for agencies like EDD is drafted using information gathered from the Census. By pledging to complete your Census at bit.ly/CHNSCPledge2020, you can help pave the path to occupational security and professional development for more Vietnamese 1st-generation graduates like Ethan.
Our communities belong, and we won't settle for less. Be counted! my2020census.gov
Ray is a transgender Chinese-American from the Bay Area who’s in their 2nd year of medical school. Through Medicaid, Ray can see their doctor, get bloodwork done, and fill their testosterone prescriptions at lowered prices . Being able to afford Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) has been essential to their mental wellness.
Accurate Census data is crucial to securing adequate funding for Medicaid, which over 75 million people across the nation rely on. By filling out your Census at my2020census.gov, you can help ensure that socioeconomic status is not a barrier for people with limited income, people with disabilities, prenatal patients, and the elderly to meet their health needs.
One thing has become clear: mental health care is essential. Will you help secure more funding for it by completing your Census? my2020census.gov
Lacy grew up in Orange County and currently serves as the associate director for a progressive nonprofit. As a survivor of sexual violence, she struggled to find culturally competent therapists who could understand how the intersections of her identity affected her ability to process her trauma. Instead she often relied on alcohol and other unhealthy behaviors as coping mechanisms.
Census data is used to determine funding for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), as well as block grants for advocacy services under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). By filling out your Census at my2020census.gov, you can help build a more robust network of providers and counselors so people like Lacy can access the support they need.
