Why it matters
Census data determines how $1.5 trillion in federal funding is distributed each year. For Houston, that means funding for SNAP benefits, Medicaid, school lunches, highway construction, and affordable housing programs.
Who gets missed
Historically, renters, immigrants, young children, and communities of color are undercounted. In Houston, neighborhoods like Third Ward, Gulfton, Greenspoint, and Alief have some of the lowest response rates.
What we are doing
The Houston Complete Count Committee works with trusted community organizations to reach every household. BakerRipley, the Houston Food Bank, and dozens of faith communities serve as census assistance centers.
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