Women’s March Oakland 2020

#OaklandCounts
campaign

Oakland counts. Today, tomorrow and in 2020.

Women’s March Oakland 2020 has a single goal: getting all of us counted in 2020. We are mobilizing to raise awareness, volunteer hours and funding to get a complete census count in Alameda County and make our voices heard at the polls. And we can’t do it without you!

The census gives us data about our community, informs the distribution of billions of dollars in federal funding, and determines the number of decision-makers representing us. Based on the census count, Alameda County gets billions of dollars from the federal government for essential services: healthcare, school programs, housing, transportation, social services and more.

For every person not counted, our community loses $10,000 over the next 10 years. In addition, a California undercount could even cost the state a seat in Congress.

We will not let our community suffer and our voices be silenced. That’s why we all need to do our part to help ensure a complete census count and maximize turnout of underserved voters in Alameda County in 2020.

Oakland counts. We count. Together, we can win this fight. 

How to get involved: Organizations

Up through the march, we are promoting local organizations doing census and voting work in Alameda County. This promotion will take place via our online channels as well as in person at the Community Action Fair at Women’s March Oakland 2020 in Frank Ogawa Plaza.

To sign your organization up for the #OaklandCounts campaign, please complete this form. The first 10 eligible organizations to sign up will receive a free booth at the Community Action Fair.

How to get involved: individuals

Register to attend Women’s March Oakland 2020 and talk with participating organizations in person at the Community Action Fair in Frank Ogawa Plaza.

Get a job helping people in your community get counted! The Census Bureau is currently hiring part-time enumerators. Stop by the Census Bureau booth at the Community Action Fair to complete your application or apply online today.

Follow us on social media, subscribe to our newsletter, and check this page to learn about opportunities to contribute volunteer hours and funds to local organizations doing census and voting work in Alameda County.

Spread the word about the campaign on social media using the hashtag #OaklandCounts.

Make a donation today to help with the cost of organizing the #OaklandCounts campaign and the 2020 march.