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Census 2010
It's In Our Hands
With the goal to increase participation in the 2010 Census among Multnomah County's "hard-to-count" communities, Elders in Action is partnering with United Way of the Columbia-Williamette, City of Portland, and Multnomah County to better reach the older adult communities in our area.
Led by the offices of Multnomah County Commissioner Deborah Kafoury and City of Portland Commissioner Nick Fish, the Complete Count Committee has allocated mini-grants to local community organizations and nonprofits. Elders in Action will be conducting community outreach, publicity, grassroots organizing and special events to the older adult community to increase their participation in the 2010 Census.
The Census 2010 is particularly critical because it will help determine the distribution of roughly $400 billion a year in federal funds to state and local governments. According to County estimates, for every 100 people not counted, Multnomah County will lose $1.2 million or $12,000 for every person missed annually over the next 10 year.
LIFETIME REFLECTIONS
Second Annual Photo Competition
FEBRUARY 1ST THROUGH APRIL 16TH, 2010
Download the Photo Contest Flyer and Rules
Elders in Action invites interested photographers to submit entries to our second annual photo contest celebrating the vitality, courage, wit, and beauty of time-honored people. Capture the essence of exquisite older adults in uniquely selected settings. Be inspirational!
We are truly appreciative of the time and talent of our contest participants and pay tribute to all your creative endeavors.
Winners will be awarded at Grand Works Northwest Art Festival on May 22nd.
We thank Pro Photo Supply and SunMan Media for generously sponsoring this event.
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