Who Are the New Faces on the SPT Board?
2019 will be a year of transition for us. Under the leadership of a new Executive Director, Devika Shah, we're honing in on the kind...
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“Compassionate” Social Assistance Reforms Vague on Details
Reforms Ignore Strong Proposals From In-Depth Income Security Study and Leave People With Disabilities in Jeopardy “The Ontario government’s announcement to reform social assistance promised...
Province to Renters: Promise Made, Promise Broken
On Thursday, November 15, the provincial government released its Fall Economic Statement and introduced Bill 57, its budget bill. Included in the bill are plans...
Announcing Social Planning Toronto's New Executive Director!
After a rigorous selection process, Social Planning Toronto enthusiastically announces and welcomes Devika Shah as our new Executive Director. Devika is passionate about building a...
Announcing Social Planning Toronto's New Executive Director!
After a rigorous selection process, Social Planning Toronto enthusiastically announces and welcomes Devika Shah as our new Executive Director. Devika is passionate about building a...
Have Your Mayor and Councillor Committed to Taking Action on the Issues that Matter to You?
In the lead-up to Toronto’s municipal election, community groups and coalitions asked candidates for Mayor and Council to commit to actions around poverty, housing, road...
Need Funding for Your Great Event Idea?
Do you belong to a resident-led group that has a great event idea and needs funding? Apply for a Neighbourhood Grant! What is the Neighbourhood...
Majority of the New Toronto City Council Commit to Reduce Poverty
Update (November 12, 2018): City Councillors Cynthia Lai and Jennifer McKelvie have recently endorsed the Prosperity Pledge, bringing the total number of Council members (including...
SPT Seeks a Communications Coordinator
JOB POSTING: COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR Social Planning Toronto (SPT) is a non-profit community organization that works to improve equity, social justice and quality of life in Toronto...
2018 Toronto Child & Family Poverty Report: Municipal Election Edition
Study Finds Child Poverty in Every Ward—Even the Most Affluent—and Calls for Renewed Action on Poverty Reduction Strategy