The census helps shape our communities and provide important resources like healthcare, school meals, housing assistance, and more. This Census Town Hall event will be conducted in Somali, Oromo, and English.

Join us to hear from a panel of community leaders and census experts to discuss the importance of being counted in the 2020 census as well as address safety concerns. We’ll also provide food, music, and more as you get your questions answered about how to be counted in the 2020 census.

Panelists:

• Abdirizak Bihi
• Kowsar Mohamed
• Ahmed Mussa
• Census Bureau Staff

Moderators:

• Bosteya Jama
• Dave Alderson

Whether you are 5 years old or 85 years old, whether you are a citizen or are a new immigrant—if you LIVE in the state of Minnesota, this is your home and you should be counted. Join us Friday, February 28th to learn more. Please share with your Somali- and Oromo-speaking networks!