SPC Peel

Our Core Values

Freedom
Diversity
Equality
Social Justice
Citizen Participation
Citizen Empowerment
Knowledge-Based Action
Integrated, Holistic Perspective

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

SPC-Peel 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.

List of Our Current and Past Funders

The Region of Peel

The United Way: Peel Region

Status of Women Canada/Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)

Ontario Trillium Foundation

Employment and Social Development Canada

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Community Foundation of Mississauga

Toronto Calcutta Foundation

Rotary Club: Mississauga - Airport

Our Current Partners:

York University

Sheridan College

University of Guelph-Humber

University of Toronto Mississauga

Wilfrid Laurier University

Toronto Metropolitan University

University of Waterloo

McMaster University

Our Current Community Partners:

Punjabi Community Health Services

Kick Start Therapy Inc.

Meet & Greet Senior Club

Arya Samaj Mississauga Seniors Group

Hindu Heritage Centre Seniors Club

Golden Seniors Club

Brampton Seniors Group

Indian Airforce Seniors Association

Roop's Seniors Club

The Castlemore Seniors Group