Our Member Agency

Member Since: 1977

2009-2010 United Way Funding: $72,000

Agency Description: PSPC serves the City and County by providing sound, unbiased research on important local issues including income security, homelessness, poverty, child development, violence prevention, and access to food and shelter. PSPC facilitates active, broad-based citizen participation in shaping healthy communities in Peterborough City and County. Acts as a catalyst for positive, sustainable social change. Promotes understanding that "social justice is in everyone's interest". PSPC believes that to have a truly healthy community, barriers to full inclusion and involvement in society must be removed. PSPC activities include public educational social research social policy analysis; community development; partnerships with other organizations and groups of people.

United Way Funded Programs: General Budget

Number Who Benefit Annually: All residents of Peterborough City and County

Number of Volunteers Annually: 100

Number of Staff: 3 staff plus contract staff on a fee for service basis