Peterborough Social Planning Council

“The vision of the PSPC is to be an organization that facilitates active, broad based citizen participation in shaping healthy communities in Peterborough city and County; acts as a catalyst for positive, sustainable social change; and promotes the understanding that social justice is in everyone's interest.”

Mission

“Through research, community development, and public education, the Peterborough Social Planning Council works to build a strong community.”

What We Do:

Provide a voice for social policy
Create opportunities for people in the community to address social issues
Serve as a resource for information on social issues and trends
Promote positive social change, social justice, and caring for all people in the community
Foster the strengthening of community in Peterborough City and County

The Latest Posts

PSPC Signature Reports - Quality of Life 2015 and Peterborough Profile 2014
August 17, 2016
Soup fest 2016
November 15, 2016
Minimum wage
November 15, 2016
Plans to Boost Support for Low-Income Residents in Ontario Are Underway
June 29, 2016
Families receiving social assistance will benefit from the proposed Canada Child Benefit without any provincial 'clawback'
June 22, 2016

Caledon Institute of Social Policy

Vibrant communities ensure that basic needs are met. There is no family without a roof over its head. No child goes to school hungry. No person suffers from abuse or violence without having a safe place to go. No family lives as an island—without help and support when needed.