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FLINT, MI – As part of its community leadership efforts, the Community Foundation of Greater Flint (CFGF) has been a key contributor in rallying support for the 2010 Census.
During the 2000 Census the City of Flint was undercounted by nearly 40 percent resulting in the loss of millions in community development block grant dollars. Other hard to count areas identified by the U.S. Census Bureau include parts of Clio, Davison, Grand Blanc and Mt. Morris.
As a partner organization of the U.S. Census Bureau, the Community Foundation is helping to raise awareness about the 2010 Census, especially among area nonprofit organizations, many that serve residents in areas considered hard to count.
“In Genesee County, census data represents power and money,” said Patrick Naswell, Vice President of Community Impact at CFGF. “Everyone in Genesee County needs to be counted in the 2010 Census. We can’t afford to give up federal dollars that will improve the quality of life in our community, and we can’t afford to lose a Congressional seat.”
For every resident not counted, Genesee County will lose at least $10,000 per resident over the next 10 years. “When we’re not counted, we all lose,” Naswell said.
Over $3 trillion in federal dollars will be allocated to states over the next 10 years based on results of the 2010 Census. Census data are used for legislative and congressional redistricting, as well as to determine federal funding for hospitals, schools, job training centers, senior centers, roads and more. These improvements can have a significant impact on the lives of everyone in our community.
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