Single Parent Association of Newfoundland and Labrador

Donate and empower single parent families!

Our Board of Directors is
comprised of volunteer members.

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Single Parent Association of Newfoundland & Labrador

Providing support to empower single parents and their children.

SPANL Christmas Magic 2023

Registration for 2023 is now open. See a list of donation options or register using the buttons below!

Our Mission

The Single Parent Association of Newfoundland and Labrador was founded in 1987. Our objective is to provide supports for single parents, enabling them to regain control over their lives for the empowerment of themselves and their children.

We recognize the ever increasing demands and pressures on single parents and offer a variety of programs and services. If you would like to get involved and help support single parent families;

Programs and Services

SPANL Food Bank

SPANL operates a food bank that provides single parent families with a food hamper every month.

Margaret's Closet

Margaret’s Closet helps single parents find appropriate clothes for an upcoming interview or starting a new job. If a single parent currently has a job and needs appropriate work clothes they can avail of Margaret’s closet as well.

SESP program participant studying virtually

Single Parent Employment Support Program

SESP is a program specifically designed to assist single parents across the province who need help getting started on their return to the workforce. SESP has successfully enabled over 1900 single parents to obtain employment!

SPANL Food Bank

Donate today and help provide food for families in need!

Fundraising

Ways to fundraise

Ways to fundraise

Thank you for taking the FIRST step to fundraising for the Single Parent Association of NL! Each year, the people of Newfoundland and Labrador amaze us with their generosity and support, by organizing events and activities to raise money for single parent families....

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Warm Hearts, Full Bellies! 2023

Warm Hearts, Full Bellies! 2023

Warm Hearts, Full Bellies!  Valentine's Day Food Drive 2023 Hold a food drive in your workplace, community center or personally. On Valentine's Day, Tuesday February 14 drop off food donations at 472 Logy Bay Road or make a donation online. Below is a list of in...

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2022 Christmas Fundraisers in Support of SPAN

2022 Christmas Fundraisers in Support of SPAN

Toy Drives in Support of Christmas Magic!  Thank you to everyone who collected toys at their workplace, personally organized a toy drive and to all businesses who supported SPAN. The toys collected were able to provide 123 Christmas Magic Packages for families. A...

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