Social Planning Council of Ottawa

Social Planning Council of Ottawa We support grassroots efforts for community change

The Social Planning Council of Ottawa (SPCO) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that strives to identify and understand pressing social needs within the Ottawa community, and collaborate with various partners to plan for a fitting solution.

Flashback to last year's Ethno-Cultural Exhibition & Festival! 🌍✨Look at these beautiful moments from our 2025 celebrati...
08/19/2026

Flashback to last year's Ethno-Cultural Exhibition & Festival! 🌍✨

Look at these beautiful moments from our 2025 celebration – the vibrant traditional attire, and the incredible performances that brought our community together.

We're doing it ALL again and we want YOU to be part of it! 🙌

Join us for this year's festival and experience the talents and traditions of Ottawa's ethno-cultural seniors.

📅 Wednesday, August 26th, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 815 St. Laurent Blvd (Rideau Community Hub's Outside Field)

🎟️ Free admission | Traditional attire encouraged

Come make new memories with us. We can't wait to see you there! 💚

We're walking tomorrow!Join the Social Planning Council of Ottawa for our 7th Annual Multi-Generational Walk-A-Thon.Come...
07/14/2026

We're walking tomorrow!

Join the Social Planning Council of Ottawa for our 7th Annual Multi-Generational Walk-A-Thon.

Come enjoy a morning of walking, community spirit, and meaningful connections across generations. Whether you're joining us with family, friends, or neighbours, everyone is welcome!

July 15. 10:00 AM. Andrew Haydon Park – Picnic Site C3 (Green Gazebo)

We'll see you there!

Join SPCO for our Ethno-Cultural Seniors Walkathon, a celebration of community, culture, and healthy living.This special...
07/07/2026

Join SPCO for our Ethno-Cultural Seniors Walkathon, a celebration of community, culture, and healthy living.

This special event is an opportunity to stay active, connect with others, and celebrate the diversity that makes our community stronger.

📅 July 15, 2026
📍 Andrew Haydon Park - Picnic Site C3 (Green Gazebo), 3127 Carling Ave

Everyone is welcome, we hope to see you there!

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦Celebrating the communities, cultures, and connections that make Canada home. Wishing everyone a saf...
07/01/2026

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

Celebrating the communities, cultures, and connections that make Canada home. Wishing everyone a safe, joyful day filled with gratitude and hope for a more inclusive and caring future.

Building stronger communities starts by investing in grassroots organizations.This year, SPCO supported equity-seeking c...
06/30/2026

Building stronger communities starts by investing in grassroots organizations.

This year, SPCO supported equity-seeking communities by strengthening the capacity of grassroots organizations through funding, networking, leadership development, and organizational support.

From supporting 63 grassroots groups to helping mobilize over $596,000 in resources, these partnerships are creating lasting change across Ottawa.

➡️ Swipe to see the impact.
Read the full Annual Report at https://spcottawa.on.ca/annual-report/

Strong communities ensure that seniors remain connected, supported, and empowered to live independently.In 2025, SPCO an...
06/22/2026

Strong communities ensure that seniors remain connected, supported, and empowered to live independently.

In 2025, SPCO and its partners helped thousands of ethno-cultural seniors access programs, services, and practical supports that enhanced social inclusion, strengthened community connections, and improved quality of life.

Swipe through to learn more about the impact of this work and the communities we serve.

Read our full Annual Report at spcottawa.on.ca/annual-report

We are pleased to welcome our newly elected Board of Directors to the Social Planning Council of Ottawa.Bringing diverse...
06/19/2026

We are pleased to welcome our newly elected Board of Directors to the Social Planning Council of Ottawa.

Bringing diverse expertise in governance, strategy, sustainability, public policy, community development, and organizational leadership, these accomplished professionals will help guide SPCO as we continue working toward a more equitable, inclusive, and thriving Ottawa.

We look forward to their leadership, insights, and contributions as we embark on this next chapter together.

Please join us in welcoming our new Board members:
• Samtou Tchamdja
• Meryem Baskoun
• Mehdi Dridi
• Bobby Matheson

Together, we are building stronger communities and shaping a brighter future for Ottawa.

06/17/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for SPCO’s 2026 Annual General Meeting. Together, we celebrated our achievements, welcomed new leadership, shared ideas, and explored how we can continue building a stronger Ottawa for everyone.

As Ottawa approaches its 200th anniversary and SPCO looks toward its next chapter, we are reminded that meaningful change happens when communities come together.

Thank you for being part of the journey.

We’re grateful for everyone who joined us for our Annual General Meeting. We sincerely appreciate your engagement, suppo...
06/17/2026

We’re grateful for everyone who joined us for our Annual General Meeting. We sincerely appreciate your engagement, support, and commitment to SPCO’s mission and community impact.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening a success.

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815 St. Laurent Boulevard, Suite 235
Ottawa, ON
K1S4G4

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+16132369300

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