By answering the Census, veterans can ensure that adequate VA services are available in their communities. VA healthcare is an obvious need. But there are others that are less apparent but no less important. Census data about the number of veterans over 65 helps to determine funding for end-of-life options like nursing home and other domiciliary beds in each community. The VA National Cemetery Administration uses census data to plan new cemeteries in order to meet its goal of a VA cemetery available within 75 miles of every veteran’s home.
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In conjunction with the 10-year census, some individuals may receive the American Community Survey. This in-depth survey is issued yearly to a smaller group of citizens, and queries social and economic issues, including education, finances, insurance, housing and jobs. This survey also asks several questions about military service. The 2020 Census will roll out in mid-March with the first response period beginning on March 23. All households will receive invitations to complete the census and information about ways to respond by April 1. Responses may be completed by mail, by phone or online. July 31 is the last day to respond to the survey and results are due on the President’s desk on Dec. 31.
February 6 - 23, 2020
The Moore County Veterans Service Office is working closely with the Regional Census Office in Fayetteville to encourage veterans to respond to the survey. On Feb. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon, the office will host a Census Summit, open to regional Veterans Service offices, veterans organizations like the DAV, American Legion, VVA, and assisted living, senior living and nursing home facilities. Representatives from the Regional Census Office will give information about the Census and how to encourage veterans to respond. For more information about the Census Summit, or to learn more about the many benefits available to veterans in Moore County, contact the Moore County Veterans Service Office at 910-947-3257, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
VSO Jim Pedersen, right, is the director of the Moore County Veterans Service Office. Experienced nationally-certified VSOs Kelly Greene, and Robert “Bob” Hall, a Vietnam-era veteran who retired from the Army after 30 years of service, assist Moore County veterans with their disability claims.
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