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Alameda County Allocates $1.5 Million Investment In Outreach Funding For Census 2020

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6 years ago

November 27, 2019

Clifford L. Williams

Clifford L. Williams

The U.S. Census Bureau’s task of conducting a complete count of the homeless, the disenfranchised and the hard-to-reach population, which constantly relocates, has become a challenge for the Bureau with its goal of an accurate count during the Census 2020.

That task in Alameda County is receiving some assistance from the County Board of Supervisors, who in 2018, established a Complete Count Committee (CCC) and recently awarded $1.5 million for Census Outreach Grants.

“Due to the significant reduction in federal resources for the U.S. Census Bureau to conduct this decennial count of every person living in the United States, the County deemed this local investment imperative in order to attain a complete and accurate count,” said Casey Farmer, executive director of the CCC.

“The Alameda CCC will invest in ‘trusted messengers’ of hard-to-count communities to convey the importance of completing the Census with grants to 115 agencies. These agencies include community-based organizations, health clinics, educational institutions, and houses of worship.”

The CCC is a regional, cross-sector stakeholder working to maximize participation in Census 2020. It will communicate to the public the importance of the Census and provide community partners with information, data, training, materials, and technical assistance for their direct outreach.

“As required by the Constitution, the Census’ objective is to count every single person in the country,” Farmer said. “The Census Bureau will conduct major enumerations operations at shelters and soup kitchens as well as encampments. Alameda County will provide the Bureau with a list of homeless advocates to support the outreach encampment, using messengers from these encampments to assist in the count.”

The CCC convened an Unhoused Subcommittee of key stakeholders including the East Oakland Collective, EveryOne Home, and Saint Mary’s Center, who are collectively advocating that the U.S Census Bureau’s outreach be comprehensive and ensure dignity and sensitivity towards this vulnerable population.

“We also have a number of immigrant communities that feel attacked by the Trump administration and we want to galvanize support from those communities through outreach led by nonprofits and churches,” said Farmer. “Our outreach efforts will include multi-lingual educational workshops, Questionnaire Assistance Centers at all public libraries, Census Weeks at schools, colleges, and more.”

Ultimately, the Census data will be used to allocate approximately $800 billion dollar

s in federal funding as well as to determine each State’s representation in Congress. The 2020 Census can be completed online, by phone, and via a paper form.

To learn more about the CCC, please visit: http://acgov.org/census2020/ or contact Casey Farmer, Executive Director, Alameda County Complete Count Committee at casey.farmer@acgov.org.

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Seth Curry Makes Impressive Debut with the Golden State Warriors

Seth looked comfortable in his new uniform, seamlessly fitting into the Warriors’ offensive and defensive system. He finished the night with an impressive 14 points, becoming one of the team’s top scorers for the game. Seth’s points came in a variety of ways – floaters, spot-up three-pointers, mid-range jumpers, and a handful of aggressive drives that kept the Oklahoma City Thunder defense on its heels.

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1 week ago

December 4, 2025

Oakland Post

Seth Curry is a point guard on the GSW team.Photo courtesy of the Golden State Warriors.

By Y’Anad Burrell

Tuesday night was anything but ordinary for fans in San Francisco as Seth Curry made his highly anticipated debut as a new member of the Golden State Warriors. Seth didn’t disappoint, delivering a performance that not only showcased his scoring ability but also demonstrated his added value to the team.

At 35, the 12-year NBA veteran on Monday signed a contract to play with the Warriors for the rest of the season.

One of the most memorable moments of the evening came before Seth even scored his first points. As he checked into the game, the Chase Center erupted into applause, with fans rising to their feet to give the newest Warrior a standing ovation.

The crowd’s reaction was a testament not only to Seth’s reputation as a sharpshooter but also to the excitement he brings to the Warriors. It was clear that fans quickly embraced Seth as one of their own, eager to see what he could bring to the team’s championship aspirations.

Warriors’ superstar Steph Curry – Seth’s brother – did not play due to an injury. One could only imagine what it would be like if the Curry brothers were on the court together. Magic in the making.

Seth’s debut proved to be a turning point for the Warriors. Not only did he contribute on the scoreboard, but he also brought a sense of confidence and composure to the floor.

While their loss last night, OKC 124 – GSW 112, Seth’s impact was a game-changer and there’s more yet to come. Beyond statistics, it was clear that Seth’s presence elevated the team’s performance, giving the Warriors a new force as they look to make a deep playoff run.