Toolkit for Reaching the Faith-Based Community
The Toolkit for Faith-Based Organization Partners is designed to help leaders of faith-based organizations 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 66.6 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 faith-based organization partners. 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 7.4 MB Size: Letter  8.5" x 11" |
English |
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General Partner 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 Announcement: Faith Leader Messages In publicly announcing your partnership with the Census Bureau to members of your faith community, incorporate some or all of these messages about the significance of this partnership and the importance of the 2010 Census |
DOC 1.3 MB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11" |
English |
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Partnership Announcement: Copy for a Bulletin, Newsletter, E-mail Blast and Web site 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 to include your messages and to address members of your faith community and others with whom you work. |
DOC 1.3 MB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11" |
English |
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2010 Census Bookmark Designed for the faith community, you can distribute this bookmark to your community members for their personal use. In turn, the bookmark will serve to inform and act as a reminder about key 2010 Census dates. |
PDF 836 KB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11" |
English |
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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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Web Banners and Buttons To raise awareness of the 2010 Census and drive participation, post the following Web banners and buttons to your organization's Web site or blog. To add these banners or buttons, copy and paste either the code or the banner to your Web site. |
DOC 556 KB 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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Faith-Based Organization Fact Sheet This fact sheet provides general information about the 2010 Census and explains the benefits of partnership. |
PDF 489.6 KB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11" |
English |
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Faith-Based Organization Brochure Designed specifically for faith-based organizations, this tri-fold brochure can be distributed to your members and at meetings or conferences to raise awareness of the 2010 Census and the importance of census data to faith-based organizations. |
PDF 4.5 MB Size: Legal 14" x 8.5" |
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, including college and university students. You can also contact your regional partnership specialist to obtain a 18" X 10" printed version. |
PDF 190.1 KB Size: Brochure 18" x 10" |
English |
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Confidentiality Poster This poster provides assurance that census form responses are safe and confidential. Display the poster in a high-traffic area. You can also contact your regional partnership specialist to obtain a printed version. |
PDF 505.8 KB Size: Poster 16" x 20" |
English |
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Awareness Poster This poster is the first in a unique series of posters designed to build awareness of and drive participation in the 2010 Census. Display the poster 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 |
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Action Poster This poster is the second in a unique series of posters designed to build awareness of and encourage participation in the 2010 Census. Display the poster in your office, lobby or other high-traffic area to inspire people 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 Poster 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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Faith-Based Public Service Announcements Scripts Radio public service announcements (PSAs) are an easy and effective way to reach members of the faith community. This document includes sample radio PSA scripts. |
DOC 1.3 MB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11" |
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
