The Social Planning Council of Cambridge and North Dumfries actively participates in building and strengthening our community through social change, innovation, research, analysis, and facilitation.
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Social Planning Council releases its Community Trends Package 2009
2009 marks the 20th Anniversary of the Social Planning Council of Cambridge and North Dumfries. To celebrate this milestone in the organization’s history it has just released a new and refreshed Community Trends Package.
In a presentation to City Council held October 26, 2009, Linda Terry, Executive Director of the Social Planning Council stated, “over the past 20 years the SPCCND has evolved and has become a recognized leader and partner in addressing ongoing and emerging social justice issues within the Cambridge and surrounding communities. We look forward to the dialogue these publications will inspire. Our new 20th Anniversary Corporate Brochure is a testament to 20 years of community leadership and action."
The ‘Community Trends Package 2009’ includes a series of reports and publications that provides a compilation and analysis of a wide range of economic, social and environmental data and information on which community stakeholders can draw to review common problems, plan and take action, and to take stock of policy options.
Also included in the package is Sign Posts 2009. This report is an annual community snapshot of local trends and provides an overview of the larger reports included in the package. Five interconnected trends are highlighted in this report – Economy, Food Security, Health, Housing and Education
When asked about the outlook for the years ahead, Linda Terry offers the following, “Cambridge continues to see high growth in its population and cultural diversity, and is well known across the province for its innovation and progress. We are feeling the impacts of a strained economy like many other communities. Working collectively we believe that both challenges and opportunities can be addressed, and the future quality of life can be improved for all residents of Cambridge and North Dumfries."
Responding to the Economic Downturn Nonprofits in Cambridge and North Dumfries
Locally many nonprofits are experiencing serious difficulties as they respond to the economic downturn resulting in staff reductions and the closure of programs and services. Also cited in the study were significantly increased levels in demands for human and social services.
Cambridge Drug Action Publications
A series of four publications, including current research, best practices, resource guide and tool kit, have been released by the Cambridge Action Plan on Substance Use Steering Committee. These resources can be used for a number of different purposes in response to illicit substance use: information and referral, formulating community action plans, research and analysis and collaborative planning among community groups and agencies.
A Community Social Profile of Cambridge and North Dumfries
This community social profile was compiled for the Ontario Social Landscape Community Profile project funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. The Social Planning Council of Cambridge and North Dumfries is one of fourteen Social Planning Councils participating in this project.
Here is our success story on Affordable housing Forum held on May 13, 2009
Here is our success story on our 2009 Poverty Symposium
The Social Planning Council of Cambridge and North Dumfries (SPC-CND) held its fourth annual Poverty Symposium on May 27th, 2009. The theme of this year's event was "Building Inclusive Organizations: The experiences of new immigrants and refugees in Cambridge and North Dumfries".
Myths & Facts About Homelessness & Poverty
To increase the awareness of homelessness and poverty issues in the community, members of The Cambridge Action on Homelessness Group (CAHG) worked to develop the series of myths and facts around those issues.
Building Community Capacity in Rural Waterloo Region - BCCRWR
The Social Planning Council of Cambridge and North Dumfries would like to congratulate the 2009 recipients of mini-grants under the BCCRWR initiative.
Current & Upcoming Events:
Our Communities, Our Health and Our Future
The final product of the Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition's Healthy Communities and the Built Environment project has been completed. The development and production of 'Our Communities, Our Health and Our Future: Understanding and Changing the Built Environment' was coordinated by the Social Planning Council of Cambridge and North Dumfries. The purpose of this publication is to provide information related to the HCBE project and to convey additional information and resources in specific topic areas. Case studies are used to showcase community-based efforts to create healthy communities./p>Other Publications
Blueprint For Economic Stimulus
Blueprint for Poverty Reduction
For more information visit the poverty watch website
“BREAKING THE CYCLE”
For more information please visit www.Ontario.ca/breakingthecycle
Information Cambridge and North Dumfries
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