Census 2020 Extended to October
The U.S. Constitution requires a count of the United States’ population every 10 years with the goal of counting every resident.Counting everyone who lives in Washington is important to the future of our state. Collecting accurate information on the number of people who live in Washington, their ages and other demographic data ensures we receive our fair share of federal dollars for vital community programs. In 2016, based on data collected during the 2010 Census, Washington received more than $16.6 billion in federal assistance.
The Census also determines number of representatives that states have in Congress, which can make a difference when it comes to issues significant to Washingtonians. Beginning in March 2020, all households will receive a mailing from the U.S. Census Bureau asking them take the Census online or by phone. “Census Day” is April 1. Despite its importance, some individuals are reluctant to take the Census. That’s where you come in. State agencies serve millions of people, giving us opportunities to encourage people to take the Census, to answer questions and to break down barriers to participation.
The Census also determines number of representatives that states have in Congress, which can make a difference when it comes to issues significant to Washingtonians. Beginning in March 2020, all households will receive a mailing from the U.S. Census Bureau asking them take the Census online or by phone. “Census Day” is April 1. Despite its importance, some individuals are reluctant to take the Census. That’s where you come in. State agencies serve millions of people, giving us opportunities to encourage people to take the Census, to answer questions and to break down barriers to participation.
DACA Renewal
DACA recipients don't miss out on this opportunity
Through a partnership with Graduate Tacoma, Pierce County Connected Joint Fund and Tacoma Probono, Centro Latino will administer the Esperanza DACA Renewal Scholarship, scholarship funds are on a first-come first-serve basis until funds run out. Successful DACA scholarship grantees will receive a check made out to the Department of Homeland Security to submit with their DACA renewal application they will have the opportunity to obtain legal assistance, if needed by the applicant.
Scholarship funds are available to individuals who:
DACA Scholarship Application:
Through a partnership with Graduate Tacoma, Pierce County Connected Joint Fund and Tacoma Probono, Centro Latino will administer the Esperanza DACA Renewal Scholarship, scholarship funds are on a first-come first-serve basis until funds run out. Successful DACA scholarship grantees will receive a check made out to the Department of Homeland Security to submit with their DACA renewal application they will have the opportunity to obtain legal assistance, if needed by the applicant.
Scholarship funds are available to individuals who:
- Have or previously had DACA status AND
- Have a completed DACA renewal application AND
- Who reside in Tacoma, anywhere in Pierce County or in any city that is within the parameters of Eastern Washington.
- There is no GPA or merit required.
DACA Scholarship Application:
- You must have completed this scholarship application.
- You must have completed your prompt that is on the application.
- Deadline is July 31st at 5:00pm.
- The address on your scholarship application must be the same as the address on your DACA renewal application.
- USCIS page for DACA forms www.uscis.gov/i-821d
