Welcome to the Altadena Community

We are here to help spread information about issues that has impact on our little corner of the world, for the greater common good.

We will be supporting the Project: Altadena Open House on September 5th in the Galloway Alley between Lake and Mariposa.
Together with Webster's Fine Stationers we will have a Photo Booth in front of Webster's Fine Stationary store, please stop by and take a free photo strip.

In April 2010 the next US Census will be held. This is important for our community that everyone fill out the 2010 Census questionaire, because it has an economical impact on our community and nation for year to come. For more information on the 2010 Census please see the 2010 Census website.

An Introduction to the 2010 Census

Counting Everyone Once — and Only Once — and In the Right Place

The foundation of our American democracy is dependent on fair and equitable representation in Congress. In order to achieve an accurate assessment of the number and location of the people living within the nation’s borders, the U.S. Constitution mandates a census of the population every 10 years.
The census population totals determine which states gain or lose representation in Congress. It also determines the amount of state and federal funding communities receive over the course of the decade. 2010 Census data will directly affect how more than $3 trillion is allocated to local, state and tribal governments over the next 10 years. In order for this funding allocation to be accomplished fairly and accurately, the goal of the decennial census is to count everybody, count them only once, and count them in the right place. The facts gathered in the census also help shape decisions for the rest of the decade about public health, neighborhood improvements, transportation, education, senior services and much more.

10 Questions, 10 Minutes to Complete

With one of the shortest questionnaires in history, the 2010 Census asks for name, gender, age, race, ethnicity, relationship, and whether you own or rent your home. It takes only about 10 minutes for the average household to complete. Questions about how we live as a nation ? our diversity, education, housing, jobs and more ? are now covered in the American