Centretown Churches Social Action Commitee
507 Bank Street.
Ottawa, ON K2P1Z5
Phone: (613) 232-3059
Web: http://www.centretownchurches.org

 About Us

The Centretown Churches Social Action Committee (CCSAC) is currently comprised of twenty-four member churches. Its mission is to "unite Christians of all denominations through joint participation in social projects and prayers." CCSAC was started in 1967 by nine churches to respond to social needs in the Centretown area. Since then, CCSAC has undertaken many initiatives on behalf of the poor and isolated in our community. CCSAC’s mandate also includes advocacy for social justice, especially for issues relating to poverty.

CCSAC’s purpose is to unite our member churches in social action and prayer. The philosophy that guides our actions is based on Christian principles: service to others, respect and tolerance for those we serve, along with sympathy with sometimes deepens into empathy; humility about our service; and stewardship of the resources provided for us. These principles guide all CCSAC representatives (volunteers who work directly with clients, our two Coordinators, our committee representatives).