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Communities for Life

Communities for Life was established to create sustainable communities by empowering people and removing barriers that will help create transformation.

Our Mission

The Neufeld Foundation, operating as Communities for Life, is a Canadian Registered Charity co-founded by Jack and Alvina Neufeld in 2004. We are accountable to an Independent Board of Directors and have our head offices in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

The Neufeld Foundation, operating as ‘Communities for Life’, was established to create sustainable communities by empowering people and removing barriers that will help create transformation.

10,000

People positively influenced by C4L

14

Impactful, sustainable programs

Our Vision

Our vision is for the community to be a model of a productive, vibrant, and flourishing society where families live in safe, healthy homes, corruption and crime rates are lower, and there are more opportunities to participate freely in an economically stable, functional society.

Our Values

Strong emphasis on leadership development

Support family-focused initiative

Sensitive to special needs and gender equality

Champion community development and the right to adequate housing

Create jobs through trades training opportunities

Offer youth skill development through community sports programs

Initiate quality education programs for children

Provide values and ethics training as a core

Promote safety and justice as a way of life

Community hunger elimination program

Our Story The Neufeld Foundation, operating as Communities for Life, is a Canadian Registered Charity co-founded by Jack and Alvina Neufeld in 2004. The charity is accountable to an Independent Board of Directors and has its head offices in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Jack Neufeld is also President and CEO of WORX Environmental Products, a manufacturer of environmentally responsible cleaning products. A portion of WORX and ATTAX brand item sales goes to support the Foundation.
Manchay, Peru The present developmental focus is Manchay, Peru. This community, known as The Valley of Death, is located on the outskirts of Lima and consists of approximately 190,000 people; 40% live in poverty and 11% in extreme poverty. It rarely rains in this desert community, and the needs are very pressing. The region's governor has stated there are 50,000 young people without education and hope and no programs to help them.

Our Foundational Pillars


Communities for Life plans developmental and operational strategies based on four foundational principles in collaboration with key advisors from South and North America. Our philosophy includes utilizing in-country experience and knowledge to create transformation and self-sustainability.

Life Resource Center

Serving as a community hub where individuals are trained and empowered to develop a sustainable community.

Economic Development

Improving the economic, political, and social well-being of its people.

Urban Design

Shaping the community's physical features and planning to provide municipal services to residents and visitors.

Affordable Housing

Working with the community to find affordable housing solutions to shelter people.

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Want to get involved?

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Your donation will bring life and resources to the people of Manchay. Help us bring hope to a community.

Experience Manchay

We travel to Manchay several times a year and are always looking for people to join us. Contact us to learn more.