Social Planning Council of Ottawa
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR1511 | Last Full Update: 02 Mar 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CPS ; OCR ; SPC |
| Former Name | Social Planning Council of Ottawa-Carleton |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | St Laurent Blvd and McArthur Ave |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Street Parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Provide the residents of Ottawa with the means to exercise informed leadership on issues affecting their social and economic well-being Agency activities: Undertaking social research on a variety of social issues * supporting community networks and incubating new organizations * facilitating community based planning and access to basics Hosts the following organizations: Ottawa Coalition of Ethno-cultural Organizations * Community Information and Mapping System * Ottawa Data Consortium * Youth Action Now * Youth Active Media |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * evening or weekend appointments available upon request |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Call, e-mail or visit website for more information. |
| Languages | English ; French ; Arabic |
| Fees | Membership - Individuals $25; Non-profit organizations $30 (2020) ; Service - Contract and research fees variable ; Publications ; None - Some services |
| Service Categories | Community Involvement Programs ~ Human/Social Services Issues ; Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups ~ Human/Social Services Issues ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Human/Social Services Issues |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-236-9300 |
| Fax | 613-236-7060 |
| office@spcottawa.on.ca | |
| Website | www.spcottawa.on.ca |
| Social Media |  |
| Primary Executive | Dianne Urquhart, Executive Director; Phone: 613-236-9300 ext 303; Email: dianneu@spcottawa.on.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Nick Ramdass, President; Email: board@spcottawa.on.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1928 |
| Funding | City / Town ; Federal - Employment and Social Development Canada ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 107987208 RR0001 ; United Way ; Fees - Memberships; contract research ; Foundation - The Ontario Trillium Foundation * Community Foundation of Ottawa ; Sale of Goods - Publications |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Various studies * Reports * Newsletter |
| Resources | Organizational support and training, website, geographic information system mapping |