We serve a growing diverse population. Community members with rich backgrounds in research, social action and leadership. In addition to its staff, the SPC is made up of a wide range of volunteers, members and partner agencies from across Ottawa-Carleton. Together, we examine government policies and monitor their impact on our neighbourhoods and families. When governments let us down, we fight for change and build community alliances to propose better alternatives.
Social planning is all about people participating in community-building.
It s a responsibility we take very seriously. We believe that everyone should have a place to discuss the future of Ottawa-Carleton and work together to make change happen. That place is the Social Planning Council of Ottawa-Carleton. We analyze the facts to see if governments and institutions are meeting real needs. We bring people together to address pressing issues.