Census 2020

Talking/Posting Points for Partners  

• We’re highlighting how the Census affects everybody. 
• The Census touches every life, every day.
• Census data helps determine where more than $45 billion in annual federal funding goes in New Jersey. So having an accurate count of our population and what their needs are is important for funding a myriad of programs.
• Whether it’s social service programs, education, healthcare, transportation, senior programs, or COVID recovery the Census affects everybody and all of our everyday lives. 
• Census data guides the distribution of federal dollars for important services such as: 
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - known as SNAP; and 
• Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children – commonly known as WIC
• Census data also impacts funding for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, including Pass through Child Support; and Social Insurance programs like social security and unemployment insurance compensation.
• Census data directly informs the amount of Medicare and Medicaid funding we get in New Jersey.
• For every 100 people not counted, a community loses an estimated $1.2 million annually in federal funds for programs such as Medicaid, social services block grants and vocational education.
• In terms of public health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) data collection methodology for the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) is based on the Census. 
• The CDC, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and researchers in many fields use the NHIS to track issues ranging from disease to barriers to care to federal programs’ success – again, this will be of tremendous importance as our state recovers from COVID-19.
• And Census helps with community planning and analysis in order to distribute those dollars in an equitable way to those who are most in need.

• In some of our communities there is reluctance among some to fill out the Census. But here’s why you should:
• The Census is safe – and we want to emphasize that. Your personal data is protected by very strong federal laws and in New Jersey we’ve got your back as well.
• It’s easy – you can fill it out online or by phone; 
• And it’s really very, very important.
• The NJ Friends & Family Census Outreach Program - CALL THOSE WHO COUNT ON YOU - And ask them to fill out their #2020Census. NJ’s federal funding for healthcare, schools, transportation & so much more depends on a complete count. You’re the most trusted voice to ask them to #FillitOut. It’s easy. Everything you need is here: https://nj.gov/state/census-outreach.shtml 
• The Census is a civic duty that we all participate in, regardless of our status, and whose benefits reinforce and remind us like nothing else that we are truly all in this together.
• Our country is very different in 2020 than it was in 2010. Be counted in the 2020 Census. It matters!
• We invite you to share our posts about how the Census affects everybody! Share one of our posts, or share your own post about why residents should complete the Census.
• Complete the Census at 2020CENSUS.GOV or over the phone at 844-330-2020 (English), 844-468-2020 (Spanish) or any of the other language numbers listed at CENSUS.NJ.GOV.

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Food Pantry

From Senator Troy Singleton:

We know that food insecurity has been a major concern for many families during the COVID-19 pandemic. That is why on Saturday, June 6 from 10am-12pm we are partnering with the Food Bank of South Jersey to bring a pop-up food bank to Riverside. The food distribution will take place at 300 Monroe Street, Riverside and is open to Burlington County residents. Proof of NJ residency is required.

Riverside Township is proud to host this event, and the Township Committee thanks the Food Bank, in partnership with Senator Singleton, Assemblyman Herb Conway and Assembleywoman Carol Murphy, for bringing this event to our communities.  

REMINDER

REMINDER:

2ND Quarter Tax and Sewer payments are due by 4:00 p.m. tomorrow. Any payment received thereafter will be charged interest back to May 1, 2020.

Please note that the Township Administrative WILL NOT open on June 1st. We continue to be available by phone at 856-461-1460 and the drop box at the office can be used for all payments and documents that you need to submit to any Township official.

Township Offices Closed

The Township Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday May 25, 2020 in observance of Memorial Day.  Though we will not hold our annual parade, we remember those the parade honors. 

The Township will open the PW yard to the public this Saturday May 23, 2020 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.  Residents will be permitted to bring electronics and yard debris into the yard at this time.  The Township reserves the right to reject any items that do not meet the above criteria.

In order to practice proper distancing, we will require that all residents adhere to the following:

1) All residents must bring ID that establishes residency within the Township.
2) All residents must wear a mask (NO EXCEPTIONS)
3) All residents must remain in their vehicles until instructed to exit.
4) We will only take the above-referenced items at this time.  We will not take regular household trash, construction debris nor hazardous materials.

Should you have any questions, please contact mjack@riversidetwp.org or 856-461-1460 x4

Important Tax Information

The due date for the 2nd Quarter Taxes has been extended to June 1, 2020.  All tax payments are now due by 4:00 p.m. on June 1, 2020.  Any payment received after 4:00 p.m. on June 1, 2020 will be charged interest from May 1, 2020.  Should you have any questions, please email ctc@riversidetwp.org or call 856-461-1460 x1.