Our Core Values

Freedom

Diversity

Equality

Social Justice

Citizen Participation

Integrated, Holistic Perspective

Citizen Empowerment

Knowledge Based Action

What We Do

Action Oriented Community Research Program

The SPCP's research program is designed to support community-based planning and citizen participation in Peel. It collects and analyzes data on Peel's population, vulnerable groups, social problems and social services, as well as information on relevant social policies, best practices, social change models, etc. (Production of Information to Address Social Issues and Improve the Quality of Life for Individuals and Groups)

Public Education and Wellness Services (Youth, Seniors and Recent Immigrants)

The purpose of the Council's Public Education and Wellness Services is to provide citizens and community-based networks and groups with information about Peel's population, vulnerable groups, social issues and problems in Peel as well as information about how to address those issues. The Council's Research Program provides the information used in the Public Education and Wellness Services. (Dissemination of Information)

Community Development

This program provides a range of services to community-based groups, vulnerable groups, committees, task forces, etc. to enable them to initiate, plan, and evaluate their programs/events, etc. These services include organizational development, facilitation, training, research, mentoring, service planning, service coordination, and events planning. Two recent additions to this program are a) capacity-building for emerging non-profits and b) fiscal sponsorship of community groups and emerging non-profit agencies. (Application of Information)

Capacity Building

SPCP works with small non-profits, emerging non-profits and citizen-based groups to help them develop their organizational capacity and carry out their community projects.