Today we submitted formal comments to the U.S. Census Bureau regarding the proposed changes.  Nonprofit, government, and corporate leaders, we need your voice. You have until November 2, 2026, to submit public comments – but don’t wait! Submit a public comment.   Foraker’s Public Comments: The Foraker Group (Foraker) opposes all proposed changes to the 2030 Decennial Census. These changes will lead to even more drastic undercounting of Alaskans, which is a significant problem because the State of Alaska has already been labeled as “hard to count” by the U.S. Census Bureau. Removing critical demographic questions and redefining “residence” will profoundly decrease the ability of the census to make a complete and accurate count in 2030 and in turn will greatly diminish the quality of life and access to essential… Read more »

The U.S. Census Bureau has extended the deadline for public comments on its proposed changes to the 2030 Census. Nonprofit, government, and corporate leaders, we need your voice. You have until November 2, 2026, to submit public comments – but don’t wait! ACT TODAY to demand that the Census Bureau reverse course and stop these proposed changes! Join us and take these two important steps! Submit a public comment Use resources from Foraker’s partner, the National Council of Nonprofits (NCN), to make your nonprofit voice heard. Check out NCN’s comment guide, which includes talking points, a comment template, and instructions for submitting comments. Kids Count, a program of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, has also created a toolkit for missions focused on kids and families. Sign onto a national letter… Read more »