For over 15 years, the Social Planning Council of Ottawa (SPCO) has provided a platform for non-profit organizations working to promote inclusion. Our resources and expertise in resource development, financial management, communications, research, planning, implementation, partnerships, networking, and policy development provides the means for grassroots organizations to effectively address exclusion.
Three Inclusion Highlights
Improve Living Condition
Improve living conditions for people and communities facing exclusion.
Support Changes-Makers
Support the organizations and people addressing exclusion.
Advance Policy Change
build inclusive environments and advance systemic change.
Thanks to our focus on inclusion, residents are equipped with critical knowledge and information that drives positive community change. Individuals, families, and communities facing exclusion have increased access to resources and opportunities, and local change-makers are able to provide invaluable services to those who need it most.
Of the Organizations Using Our Platform Supports This Year
Residents who were BIPOC (BLACK, INDIGENOUS, PEOPLE OF COLOUR) were led by them, primarily focused on anti–racism and inclusion.
We were advising mental wellness, most Directed by people with lived experience of mental health issues.
Programs
The OES Network represents a variety of ethno-cultural senior grassroots groups in Ottawa who are providing a wide range of recreational, social and educational opportunities and activities. > Read More
Purchase the Flavours Of Home Cookbook, full of recipes from seniors in Ottawa who celebrate their immigrant background with traditional dishes inspired by years of cooking, life experience and a large helping of personality. All proceeds support the work of the Ottawa Ethno-Cultural Seniors Network, with over 2,000 seniors participating annually.> Buy the Cookbook or Learn More.
Click on the image to visit the on-line auction to bid on great items. All funds go to support healthy aging programs of the Ottawa Ethno-cultural Seniors Nework (OESN), including recreation, friendly visiting, dementia programs, serice navigation and culturally-appropriate food supports. Find out about the > Ottawa Ethno-cultural Seniors Network.
SPCO recognizes that the culture of Ottawa is built on the vibrant array of communities that fill the city with great food, interesting music, rich fashion, and hundreds of languages that each provide a glimpse into unique parts of the world. By supporting a range of cultural programming focusing on arts & music, sports & social connection, and education & training, SPCO supports residents of Ottawa to live healthy, connected lives and nurture their social and economic well being. Read more here! > Read more