About Us
In 1992, social planning organizations throughout Ontario joined together to create the Social Planning Network of Ontario (SPNO). SPNO is a collaborative network of social planning organizations committed to fostering social and economic justice, equity, and community well-being across Ontario.
Overview of SPNO
The Social Planning Network of Ontario (SPNO) is a collaborative network of social planning organizations committed to fostering social and economic justice, equity, and community well-being across Ontario.
SPNO exists to strengthen the capacity of voluntary, community-based social planning organizations to: share knowledge and skills, promote social and economic justice and human rights, provide a common voice to influence policy development and implementation, and improve the quality of life and community well-being.
Our vision is to be a strong, effective catalyst for positive social change by promoting social planning in Ontario.
Founded in 1992, SPNO is a coalition of social planning councils (SPC), community development councils (CDC), resource centres, and planning committees. We work collaboratively to address social, economic, and cultural challenges that impact individuals, families, and communities across Ontario.
Each individual organization has their own mandate but is connected in the cause of effecting change on social policies, conditions, and issues.
Our Mission
The Social Planning Network of Ontario exists to strengthen the capacity of voluntary, community-based social planning organizations to:
- Share knowledge and skills
- Promote social and economic justice and human rights
- Provide a common voice to influence policy development and implementation, and
- Improve quality of life and community well-being.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be a strong, effective catalyst for positive social change by promoting social planning in Ontario.