Making Arkansas Count

Making Arkansas Count

The 2020 Census will be the single greatest source of data that American businesses will use to learn about the market, demographics, and growth potential throughout the next decade. The federal funds that each state receives based on our census data influences local,...
Count Arkansas for Educational Opportunity

Count Arkansas for Educational Opportunity

“Hello, Rep. Hill,” Reyna Marquez says, smiling and shaking the policymaker’s hand. “Can I take a picture with you?” Planning to one day attend law school, she had passed out copies of the U.S. Constitution before Arkansas Rep. French Hill’s speech to meet like-minded...
Why the 2020 Census Matters to Immigrants

Why the 2020 Census Matters to Immigrants

After the first Arkansas Counts Complete Count Committee meeting, the Arkansas Impact Philanthropy team asked “Get Out the Count” subcommittee co-chair Mireya Reith, who is also executive director of Arkansas United, to share her reflections on the...
Why the 2020 Census Matters

Why the 2020 Census Matters

The census matters. But do you know why? Estimates show that that a one percent undercount of Arkansas in 2020 may result in up to $750 million in lost funds over a 10-year period. Watch our video to learn more about why an accurate and representative 2020 U.S. Census...