Programs and Services
How we help
SPANL provides services and programs designed to support single parent families from across our province.
If you are a single parent looking for assistance;
Call (709)-738-3401
Information and Referral
SPANL’s first and core service, it links the single parent to professionals and agencies with which SPANL has established a liaison for assistance, e.g. legal, medical, financial.
SPANL Food Bank
SPANL operates a food bank that provides single parent families with a food hamper every month.
Single Parent Employment Support Program (SESP)
Margaret's Closet (Not taking donations!)
Margaret’s Closet is currently undergoing an exciting revamp! Stay tuned
NEW! Job Board
Coming Soon!
Single parents can use the SPANL job board to search for new job opportunities. Any employers that notify SPANL of job posting will be listed on our job board page.
Back to School Project
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.
Christmas Magic
In partnership with many local businesses, organizations and individuals, SPANL provides many single parent families with support during Christmas by supplying food and gifts.
Crisis Intervention
SPANL offers support, assistance and/or referral to professionals, where necessary.