Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton (SPRC)

SPRC Hamilton is an independent voice, serving to inform the community about demographic trends, highlight social inequities, and promote solutions that will improve social conditions. We work in partnership with community members and organizations to provide relevant social research and analysis which helps inform decision making. We provide consultation services to help organizations better understand and analyze their data, and we facilitate community programs which help address existing and emerging needs. Our work is centered around issues related to poverty reduction; housing security, equity and inclusion, and the healthy development of children and families. MISSION: To promote equity, inform policy and planning decisions, and increase community engagement to improve social conditions. We accomplish this through research, policy analysis, community partnerships, and program delivery. VISION: A sustainable Hamilton community that is caring, inclusive, empowering, and accessible to all. VALUES: Integrity - We uphold high standards in our work and activities, adhering to evidence-based practices and transparency. Inclusion - We value diversity and respect the equal rights of people of all backgrounds. We listen to and honour the voices of lived experience in all our work. We create opportunities for community involvement. Innovation - We commit to continuous learning. We stay attuned to emerging social issues and are innovative in the way we conduct our work, the ways we collaborate with others and how we communicate information to advocate for social change.