Programs and Services

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

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!

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.

Thank You!

Thanks to our generous donors, United Way NL, The Uniform Shop Plus, A. Harvey and Company and individuals our career closet was created and fully stocked.

Our founder, Margaret Acremen attended the launch of Margaret’s closet May 20, 2022. As a single mom, she started, Single Parent Association of Newfoundland 35 years ago. SPAN’s mission to enable parents to regain control over their lives for the empowerment of themselves and their children and is why Margaret’s closet is so important.

Coming Soon!

Single parents can use the SPAN job board to search for new job opportunities. Any employers that notify SPAN of job posting will be listed on our job board page.

School-age children (in kindergarten-age 18) single parent families are provided with grade appropriate school supplies and book-bags. These kits are distributed in time for the start of the new school year in September.

In partnership with many local businesses, organizations and individuals, SPAN provides many single parent families with support during Christmas by supplying food and gifts.

SPAN offers support, assistance and/or referral to professionals, where necessary.