Stories of Impact: The Heart and Soul of Census Outreach
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Behind every data point in the census is a story. By collecting success stories from the 2020 Census outreach, we can inspire and mobilize communities for the upcoming 2030 effort.
| Why | How | Key Stakeholders |
|---|---|---|
| Personal stories resonate, driving engagement and participation. |
Asian Americans Advancing Justice – LA collected stories in 2020 about individuals who previously never engaged with the census but participated due to their outreach. These stories became powerful advocacy tools. |
Community-Based Organizations
Schools and Public Institutions Businesses |
Next Steps for Key Stakeholders:
| CBOs | Schools and Public Institutions | Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Organize community sessions to gather stories. | 1. Engage students to share family census experiences. | 1. Share stories about how census data informed business decisions. |
| 2. Document stories with audio or video recordings. | 2. Integrate these stories in civic classes. | 2. Encourage employees to share their personal census experiences. |
| 3. Share these stories in newsletters or on websites. | 3. Organize storytelling competitions around the theme of census participation. | 3. Feature these stories in company communications. |
