A distrust of the government. A language barrier. A reluctance to participate in a process they don’t understand. These are just some of the obstacles that stand in the way of getting an accurate census count in some of Stanislaus County’s most impoverished and underrepresented neighborhoods.
Community groups are trying to take down those obstacles by letting residents know that they don’t have to be fearful about participating in the 2020 census, and that an accurate census could mean more social services and other benefits for their community.
Faith in the Valley, a nonprofit group that offers help to underserved residents, is canvassing neighborhoods and speaking to households that have not participated in the census before.
