About SPRC Hamilton
Mission, Vision, Values
Our 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.
Our Vision:
A sustainable Hamilton community that is caring, inclusive, empowering, and accessible to all.
Our 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.
Priorities

Equity
and Inclusion

Healthy Development of Children and Youth

Housing and Homelessness

Poverty Reduction
and Elimination
Meet our team
Our History
The Social Planning and Research Council was established in Hamilton in 1966, in response to the need for a coordinated approach to social change. We have stayed true to this intention over 50+ years of history – now, as then, we are committed to improving the quality of life for Hamilton citizens, with a focus on social, health and economic issues, in collaboration with other community partners.
Annual Impact Reports
These reports highlight our work throughout the year and our impact in community.
Membership
SPRC Hamilton is a non-profit, charitable organization with a membership body comprised of individuals and organizations. Individuals can support SPRC Hamilton as members and donors.
As a member your support:
- Strengthens the voice of SPRC in the community
- Increases our capacity to engage in social policy research, analysis and advocacy for community members and the organizations that serve them
- Maintains SPRC Hamilton as an independent voice for positive change in Hamilton
If you’re interested in becoming a member, email sburnett-murray@sprchamilton.ca to inquire.