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Jayman in the community.
Supporting the communities where we live, work and build.
For more than 45 years, giving back has been an important part of Jayman’s culture and values. Through charitable partnerships, employee volunteerism and community investment, we have contributed millions of dollars and thousands of volunteer hours to causes that strengthen communities across Alberta.
Our community initiatives focus on three key pillars:
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Supporting MS research
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Ending homelessness
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Advancing education
Jayman BUILT MS Walk
10+ Years of Commitment
Jayman is proud to be the Title Sponsor of the MS Walk across Alberta.
Since 2015, Jayman employees and corporate sponsorship have helped raise over $1.64 million for MS Canada research and support programs.
Every dollar raised helps fund the four pillars of the MS Society:
- Research
- Discovering Answers
- Advocacy
- MS Knowledge Network
These initiatives help fund critical research into potential causes, treatments and ultimately a cure for MS, while ensuring people living with MS receive the support and resources they need.
Calgary Reads
Championing Early Literacy
Jayman proudly supports the Calgary Reads Big Book Sale, one of the city’s largest literacy fundraisers.
Our sponsorship helps cover event costs so that every dollar raised supports programs that help children learn to read.
From 2022 to 2025, Jayman employees and Rotary Club volunteers hosted a Stuff-a-Truck book drive at Jayman’s head office, collecting thousands of donated books to support the Big Book Sale.
Edmonton Public Schools Foundation
Supporting Student Success Through Literacy & Access
Jayman BUILT and the Westman Charitable Foundation have supported the Edmonton Public Schools Foundation since 2019, contributing nearly $700,000 to help students thrive.
Key initiatives include:
- Literacy & Learning Spaces – Book Nooks in Jayman showhomes create welcoming reading environments filled with children’s books that encourage literacy and imagination
- Chromebooks for Kids – Helping bridge the digital divide by providing students with access to technology needed for learning, research and connection at home
- Top-ups for Tummies – Supporting school nutrition programs by funding access to healthy meals and snacks, ensuring students can focus and succeed in the classroom
- Student Engagement – From career day participation to hands-on classroom activities, Jayman employees connect directly with students to inspire curiosity, confidence and future career exploration
Together, these initiatives help remove barriers, foster confidence and create brighter futures for students across Edmonton.
Camp Kindle
Supporting Families Affected by Cancer
Jayman supports Camp Kindle, a retreat program that provides healing experiences for children and families impacted by cancer.
In 2025, we celebrated the opening of Westman Village at Camp Kindle, part of a $9 million expansion and accessibility project made possible by the Westman Charitable Foundation and Jayman BUILT.
The new space includes staff accommodations, a teaching kitchen and areas designed for collaboration, creativity, wellness and reflection - helping to create meaningful experiences for campers of all ages.
Power Your Purpose
In Partnership with SkyFire Energy
In 2025, SkyFire Energy and Jayman BUILT reached a major milestone - 10 MW of solar power installed on Jayman homes across Alberta.
This generates enough clean energy each year to run 14.7 million loads of laundry or drive an electric vehicle around the Earth 1,830 times.
To celebrate, we teamed up to give back as part of the Power Your Purpose campaign, by donating a fully funded solar panel system to Discovery House, a Calgary non-profit supporting women and children fleeing domestic violence.
The system helps reduce energy costs so more resources can be directed toward life-changing programs for families who need it most.
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Supporting Wildlife Conservation
In 2025, Jayman gifted $300,000 over three years to the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo to support efforts to protect at-risk wildlife, preserve natural spaces and inspire conservation.
In recognition of this support, the plaza at the zoo's North Gate has been renamed Jayman BUILT Plaza - a welcoming space where visitors begin their zoo adventures.
BILD Alberta Scholarships for Construction Careers
Supporting the Next Generation of Skilled Trades
In 2022, Jayman founder Jay Westman launched the BILD Alberta Scholarships for Construction Careers program with a $2 million donation supporting students at NAIT and SAIT.
With additional contributions from industry partners, the initiative has grown to over $7 million in pledged funding to support students pursuing careers in the skilled trades.
The scholarships help reduce financial barriers and expand access to opportunities for students from all backgrounds.
Ronald McDonald House Charities Alberta
Hustle for the House Walk/Run
Jayman’s Magna luxury condominium project in University District proudly sponsored the Ronald McDonald ‘Hustle for the House’ in 2024 and 2025.
Families, friends and neighbours came together to walk or run 5K or 10K in support of keeping families close when they need it most.
The event raised critical funds to support families with sick children who must travel for pediatric care.
The Clayton
Supporting Housing Solutions
Jayman partnered with the RESOLVE Campaign, Calgary Homeless Foundation and HomeSpace Society to build The Clayton, a supportive housing development in Bowness for 30 vulnerable and previously homeless Calgary residents.
Opened in 2019 and named after Jayman's founder, Alvin Clayton Westman, the project is part of the broader RESOLVE campaign.
Through the campaign, Jayman and 10 other local builders and partner organizations committed $15.4 million to construct 10 buildings in Calgary to help address homelessness. Over seven years, the initiative helped provide housing for 1,850 people.
Employee-led initiatives
Many of the causes our employees support also align with our company values.
From fundraising events to volunteer initiatives, our team actively supports causes they care about - with Jayman proudly providing donations, time off to volunteer and resources to amplify these efforts.