LAWTON CENSUS WEEK: AUG 30-SEPT 5, 2020

LAWTON CENSUS WEEK

Lawton Census Week will be Aug. 30 through Sept. 5, 2020!

During this week, there will be multiple community stations set up for in-person Census taking! After completing the Census, individuals can enter a drawing for a chance to win prizes. Prizes include grocery cards, gift cards, gas cards, gift baskets, a flat screen and more!

SCHEDULE

8/30/20: CENSUS in the Faith Community (check with your congregation for participation)

8/31/20: Shoemaker Center, 753 NW Fort Sill Boulevard, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Lawton Public Library, 110 SW Fourth Street, 1-8 p.m.

9/1/20: Lawton City Hall, 212 SW 9th Street, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.; HC King Center, 1705 NW 20th, 1-6 p.m.

9/2/20: Patterson Community Center, 4 NE Arlington, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.; The UPS Store, 341 NW 2nd Street, 1-6 p.m.

9/3/20: Cameron University, McMahon Centennial Complex, 2800 W. Gore, 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Lawton Community Theatre, 1316 NW Bell, 1-6 p.m.

9/4/20: United Way of Southwest Oklahoma, 1116 SW A, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce, 302 W. Gore, 1-5 p.m.

9/5/20: *CENSUS CELEBRATION/DRAWING EVENT* 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Owens Multipurpose Center, 1405 SW 11th

WHY THE CENSUS IS IMPORTANT

The Census determines levels of funding received for more than 125 federal programs in our community each year. Some of these programs include student pell grants, highway projects, nutritional programs, child welfare services, mental health services, domestic violence assistance, housing and adult care funds. Without an accurate count, the Lawton community may be well underfunded for the next 10 years.

Citizens are advised to complete their Census by 9/30/20. Respond digitally or learn how to do so through other avenues here: https://2020census.gov/