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.
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.
ConnectivityDisaster Relief
Rapid‑deploy communications hubs, emergency Wi‑Fi, and logistics support for families and first responders when crises hit hardest.
Emergency ResponseHealth Outreach
Community wellness checks and targeted health support through trusted local partners — responsive, practical, and dignity‑first.
Community HealthEducation Access
Scholarships, school supply kits, and learning resources ensuring every student can thrive — in the classroom and online.
EducationSustainable Development
Renewable energy and infrastructure improvements that lift communities with durable, locally‑led solutions built to last.
SustainabilityCommunity Focus
Dedicated programs for Indigenous communities, women in need, persons with disabilities, newcomers, and next‑generation youth leaders.
InclusionBuilt to Move Fast
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.
On the Ground
Minnesota Operations
Bridging the digital divide in one of Minneapolis’s most underserved communities — affordable broadband, tech support, and digital inclusion where it’s needed most.
Rooted in the Community
WestNet Humanitarian Services has been active in Minnesota since 2020, when the organization mobilized PPE supply and distribution efforts across the Twin Cities during the height of the COVID‑19 pandemic. Masks, gloves, sanitizer, and protective equipment were sourced and delivered to frontline workers, shelters, and community organizations throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul at a time when supply chains had collapsed.
That on‑the‑ground presence never stopped. In December 2025 WHS formalized its Minnesota operations, registering as a Foreign Nonprofit Corporation with the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State (File #: 1613718000020) and bringing its full carrier‑grade broadband and digital inclusion platform to North Minneapolis.
North Minneapolis faces one of the widest digital divides in the Twin Cities metro. Low‑income households, students, and seniors still lack reliable broadband — limiting employment, remote learning, telehealth, and civic participation. WHS is closing that gap.
COVID‑19 PPE Response (2020–2021)
Rapid sourcing and direct delivery of masks, gloves, sanitizer, and protective equipment to frontline workers, shelters, and community organizations across the Twin Cities.
Subsidized Broadband
Affordable high‑speed internet for low‑income households, students, and seniors — no contracts, no hidden fees.
Digital Inclusion
Tech support, digital literacy workshops, and device access so every community member can participate in the digital economy.
Carrier‑Grade Infrastructure
Built on WestNet’s CRTC/FCC‑registered telecom backbone — enterprise‑quality connectivity at community‑friendly prices.
Minnesota at a Glance
| Organization | WestNet Humanitarian Services |
| Active in MN Since | 2020 (PPE / COVID response) |
| Formally Registered | December 31, 2025 |
| Business Type | Foreign Nonprofit Corporation |
| MN SOS File # | 1613718000020 |
| EIN | 98‑1896282 |
| CRTC / FCC | Active Registered Carrier |
| Founded | 1999 (25+ Years) |
MN PROMISE Act
WestNet Humanitarian Services is a Minnesota PROMISE Act Round 2 grant participant, supporting underinvested businesses and communities in key Minneapolis and St. Paul neighborhoods.
The PROMISE Act provides funding to eligible nonprofits operating within designated areas, helping them sustain operations, grow, and strengthen the communities they serve.
Learn About MN PROMISE Act →Minnesota operations inquiry
humanity‑minnesota@westnet.caEvery Dollar Changes Lives
Your support funds real programs that deliver real results — connectivity, disaster relief, and community health for those who need it most.
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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