Toolkit for Reaching Immigrants
The Toolkit for Reaching Immigrants is designed to help organizations that reach immigrants communicate the benefits of census participation. Below are descriptions and suggested uses of all available resources associated with the toolkit. Depending on your needs, you may follow instructions to download and print individual documents, or you can download the complete toolkit with all components (ZIP 83.6 MB).
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Supporting Materials
| Document | Description | Format | Language/Audience |
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Toolkit Overview This toolkit is intended as a resource for organizations that serve immigrants. This document contains details about the specific resources available to support your efforts in raising awareness of, encouraging participation in and answering questions about the 2010 Census. |
PDF 13.7 MB Size: Letter  8.5" x 11" |
English |
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Partnership Announcement Letter Announce your partnership with the Census Bureau to internal stakeholders or organization members by sending this information on your letterhead or as an e-mail. |
DOC 497 KB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11" |
English |
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Partnership, E-mail Blast and Web site Copy This copy can be used to announce your partnership with the Census Bureau in internal and external communications. It is sample copy only and can be customized with additional information relevant to your audience. |
DOC 498 KB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11" |
English |
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2010 Census Fact Sheet for Immigrant Audiences This fact sheet outlines basic facts about the census and the many uses and benefits of census data. |
PDF 1.5 MB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11" |
English |
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Partnership Proclamation Consider proclaiming your role as a Census Bureau partner. Use this document in ceremonies, events and other official announcements. |
ZIP
209.2 KB - 3.1 MB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11" |
English - InDesign English - Quark English - MS Word |
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Partnership Certificate Customize, print and hang this certificate in high-traffic areas, gathering spaces and office spaces, and post it to your organization's Web site to acknowledge your role as a Census Bureau partner. |
DOC 1.2 MB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11" |
English |
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2010 Census Operational Milestone Timeline This timeline highlights key dates for the 2010 Census, including 2010 Census form distribution, Census Day and others. |
PDF 3.7 MB Size: Tabloid  29" x 11" |
English |
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18-month Calendar for 2010 Census Partners This printable calendar runs from July 2009 through December 2010. It includes key census dates and suggestions for what partners can do to get involved. Hang it in your office, lobby or other areas to raise awareness of important census dates and events. |
PDF 1.5 MB Size: Poster 16" x 20" |
English |
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Radio Public Service Announcements Radio public service announcements (PSAs) are an easy and effective way to reach immigrants. This document includes sample radio PSA scripts. |
DOC 496 KB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11" |
English |
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Census in Schools Program Fact Sheet This fact sheet covers the Census in Schools program, which provides educators with resources to teach the nation's students about the census. |
PDF 521.8 KB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11" |
English |
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Promotional Materials Copy Use this copy on T-shirts, hats, backpacks, soccer balls and other Promotional items your organization creates for immigrants. Consider including your organization’s logo and any additional copy you think will resonate most with immigrants in your community. Translate the messages as appropriate. |
DOC 494 KB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11" |
English |
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Confidentiality Poster This poster assures employees, members and others their census form responses are safe and confidential. Display the poster in a high-traffic area. You can also contact your Regional Census Center to obtain a printed version. |
PDF 505.8 KB Size: Poster 16" x 20" |
English |
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Confidentiality Flier This flier assures employees, members and others their census form responses are safe and confidential. Distribute the flier to your employees, members and constituents. |
PDF 1.4 MB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11" |
English |
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Awareness Poster These posters are the first in a unique series of posters designed to build awareness of and encourage participation in the 2010 Census. Choose from a variety of in-language posters and display it in your office, lobby or other high-traffic area to create awareness of the coming census. You can also contact your regional partnership specialist to obtain a 16" X 20" printed version. |
PDF 6.8 MB Size: Poster 16" x 20" |
English Chinese/ 中文 Russian/ Русский Spanish/ Español |
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Action Poster This poster is the second in a unique series designed to build awareness of and encourage participation in the 2010 Census. Choose from a variety of in-language posters and display it in your office, lobby or other high-traffic area to inspire immigrants to "take action" and participate in the 2010 Census. You can also contact your regional partnership specialist to obtain a 16" X 20" printed version. |
PDF 3.7 MB Size: Poster 16" x 20" |
English |
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Customizable Brochure Template Use this pre-designed template to create a brochure promoting the census or highlighting your organization's census-related events and activities. |
ZIP 1.8 MB - 8.6 MB Size: Letter 11" x 8.5" |
English - InDesign English - Quark English - MS Word |
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Customizable Poster/Flier Template Use this pre-designed template to create a poster or flier promoting the census or highlighting your organization's census-related events and activities. |
ZIP 3 MB - 9.7 MB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11" |
English - InDesign English - Quark English - MS Word |
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Customizable Newsletter Template Use this pre-designed template to create a newsletter promoting the census or highlighting your organization's census-related events and activities. |
ZIP 1.7 MB Size:Letter 8.5" x 11" |
English |
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Brochure Copy Customize this sample copy with additional information to develop a brochure about your organization's involvement in the 2010 Census outreach effort and to convey the benefits of census data. |
DOC 497.5 KB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11" |
English |
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Flier Copy Customize this sample copy with additional information to develop a flier about your organization's involvement in the 2010 Census outreach effort and to convey the benefits of census data. |
DOC 495.5 KB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11" |
English |
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How People Are Counted Brochure This brochure describes the process by which the Census Bureau counts everyone in the United States. You can also contact your regional partnership specialist to obtain a 18” X 10” printed version. |
PDF 190.1 KB Size: Poster 18" x 10" |
English |
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For regional/local level 2010 Census partnership information, please telephone the Census Bureau's Regional Census Center that serves your area. For national level partnership information, please email clmso.2010.census.partners.list@census.gov
