LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College will host a Census Awareness program to promote participation in the 2010 Census on October 20 at 6:00 pm in the NCHS Auditorium of Ivy Hall.

Clayton Richard, current pitcher for the San Diego Padres and a McCutcheon High School graduate, will keynote the Census Awareness program on October 20th.

Clayton Richard, current pitcher for the San Diego Padres and a McCutcheon High School graduate, will be the keynote speaker. Following the keynote address, a panel of community representatives will speak on the importance of each Tippecanoe resident being counted in the census.

According to the United States Census Bureau, an estimated 28% of Tippecanoe County residents were not counted in the 2000 Census.

“It is vital that every resident of Tippecanoe County participate in the census. Just by filling out the short 10 question form, they are supporting and benefiting the wellbeing of our community,” stated Ivan Hernandez, Ivy Tech’s Director of Admissions.

Each year, over 400 billion dollars in federal and state funds are allocated for neighborhood improvements, emergency preparedness and disaster recovery, public health, education, and senior services based on census information.

The Census Awareness program is free and open to the public.

Ivy Tech Community College is located at 3101 S. Creasy Lane, Lafayette.

Ivy Tech Community College is the state’s largest public post-secondary institution and the nation’s largest singly-accredited statewide community college system with more than 130,000 students enrolled annually. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana. It serves as the state’s engine of workforce development, offering affordable degree programs and training that are aligned with the needs of its community along with courses and programs that transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. –– On the morning of June 24, summer school was about more than reading, writing and arithmetic for students at Greater Lafayette area high schools.

Students at Lafayette Jefferson, William Henry Harrison, and McCutcheon high schools received a visit from Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU) President and CEO Bob Falk and New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees. The visit included a presentation about Visa’s Financial Football program, an interactive money management game designed to teach students important money management skills.

PEFCU President and CEO Bob Falk, and New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees talk to Lafayette Jefferson High School students about financial responsibility.

“Today’s event is a very important program – one that I wish I had been exposed to when I was your age,” said Brees. “Not enough kids leave high school with the right knowledge to manage their finances and today’s kids have even more responsibilities at a younger age than I did.”

PEFCU believes the best way to tackle today’s economic crisis and to defend against future challenges is by arming students with knowledge and skills to successfully manage their finances. Through Financial Football students learn about assets and liabilities, savings and interest, advantages and disadvantages of credit and debit cards, and how to create a budget or spending plan.

“Whether these students join the workforce or attend college after high school graduation, their success depends upon their ability to manage their finances,” said Bob Falk, PEFCU president and CEO. “At PEFCU, we’re committed to helping our youth reach their potential.”

PEFCU works with local schools and organizations to teach money management skills to area youth throughout the year. For more information about ways PEFCU can help your organization or school meet its financial literacy goals, please contact Kristy Robb at 765.497.7442.