What is the 2020 Decennial Census and why is it important?

Once a decade, America comes together to count every resident in the United States, creating national awareness of the importance of the census and its valuable statistics. The decennial census was first taken in 1790, as mandated by the Constitution. It counts our population and households, providing the basis for reapportioning congressional seats, redistricting, and distributing more than $675 billion in federal funds annually to support states, counties and communities’ vital programs — impacting housing, education, transportation, employment, health care and public policy.

What is a local Complete Count Committee?

Complete Count Committees (CCC) are volunteer committees established by tribal, state, and local governments and community leaders or organizations to increase awareness and motivate residents to respond to the 2020 Census.

Who serves on Gloucester’s Complete Count Committee?

The CCC is a sub-committee of the Gloucester Resource Council and is composed of the following individuals:

Valerie Lewis, Gloucester Resource Council/Community Engagement Department

Jackie Morande/Shawna Gilmer, Department of Social Services

           Lisa Laurier, Three Rivers Health District

           Hunter LeClair, Bay Aging

           Gloria Williams, Gloucester Chamber of Commerce

           Marsha Germek, Samaritan Group, Inc.

           Rose Jarvis, Rose Jarvis Ministries

Join us as a partner

By joining as a partner, you and/or your organization will receive information, updates, materials and resources to share with your networks.  Every effort to support a complete count in Gloucester County is encouraged and needed!   Send your name, organization/affiliation, email or phone number to eripley@gloucesterva.info or call the Department of Community Engagement at 804-693-5730.

Contact Information:  

Elizabeth Ripley, Communications Coordinator
Gloucester Department of Community Engagement
eripley@gloucesterva.info   
804-693-5730