Census 2020

The Census is a Constitutional right and an essential tool. The Census’ data informs Federal representation and funding for essential services and allows us to properly track and understand the demographic makeup of our nation. And, every ten years, each state has the opportunity to secure a fair and accurate count.

Forefront and our allies launched IL Count Me In 2020 (ILCMI 2020) in 2017. Three years later, we
had built one of the largest private/public partnerships with local and national nonprofits, foundations, government, faith-based organizations, businesses, elected offices, and more. Through collective action, digital engagement, and steadfast community leadership in the face of a global pandemic, the efforts of ILCMI 2020 resulted in Illinois’ highest national ranking in self-response in a generation.