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Registered Alberta Non‑Profit • License 357480

WestNet
Humanitarian
Services

A self-funded non-profit built to actually help people — faster internet access for families, emergency Wi‑Fi in disasters, community health outreach, education, and sustainable development.

100% Secure & Encrypted Instant Email Receipts Self‑Funded & Transparent
1999 Founded
25+ Years Serving Communities
2+ Active Cities
Calgary & Seattle
6+ Core Programs
Wi‑Fi, Health, Education & More
100% Transparency
Audited & Reported Annually

What We Do

Key Initiatives

Six pillars of action — each designed to create lasting, measurable change in communities that need it most.

Wi‑Fi for All

Free and subsidized broadband for low‑income households, students, and rural communities — closing the digital divide permanently.

Connectivity

Disaster Relief

Rapid‑deploy communications hubs, emergency Wi‑Fi, and logistics support for families and first responders when crises hit hardest.

Emergency Response

Health Outreach

Community wellness checks and targeted health support through trusted local partners — responsive, practical, and dignity‑first.

Community Health

Education Access

Scholarships, school supply kits, and learning resources ensuring every student can thrive — in the classroom and online.

Education

Sustainable Development

Renewable energy and infrastructure improvements that lift communities with durable, locally‑led solutions built to last.

Sustainability

Community Focus

Dedicated programs for Indigenous communities, women in need, persons with disabilities, newcomers, and next‑generation youth leaders.

Inclusion

Our Model

Built to Move Fast

"Self‑funded. Independent. Accountable. We generate resources from our own operations so we can help without hesitation."

Traditional charity structures can be slow. We are different — built from the ground up as a carrier‑grade operator's humanitarian arm, with the infrastructure, the people, and the will to act immediately.

No bureaucracy. No delay. No excuses. When a community needs connectivity or disaster relief, we deploy. When families need help, we show up.

Self‑Funded & Lean

Operations revenue keeps overhead near zero, maximizing every donated dollar's direct impact.

Annual Auditing

Full financial reporting and independent auditing — accountability is our foundation.

Carrier‑Grade Infrastructure

Built on WestNet North America's CRTC/FCC‑registered telecom backbone — real tech delivering real connectivity.

Community‑First Design

Every program is co‑designed with the communities we serve — local voices shape every decision.


In Action

On the Ground

2013 Floods — Volunteer Cleanup
2013 Floods — Emergency Wi-Fi
Community Health Outreach
Donation Campaign
Volunteer Operations
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Every Dollar Changes Lives

Your support funds real programs that deliver real results — connectivity, disaster relief, and community health for those who need it most.


Get In Touch

Contact WHS

Address

PO BOX 93027
Calgary, Alberta T2G 0X6

Phone

403‑774‑7470

Registration

Alberta License 357480
CRTC Registered Carrier

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