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 Jack Neufeld Family Charitable Foundation, operating as 'Communities for Life,' was founded to support the development of self-sustaining communities by empowering local individuals, removing barriers, and providing hope and opportunity for lasting 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
Values are the beliefs and principles that you believe are important in the way that you live and work. They help you determine your priorities and guide your decisions and actions towards others. Your character is the set of values, features, and traits that form your nature as a person.
Oxford dictionary defines “integrity” as the state of being whole and undivided. One thinks of “whole bread,” which uses the integral or whole kernel. Oxford also defines integrity as “the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles, moral uprightness”. In the biblical sense, a person of integrity is one whose values and character align with biblical standards or norms and is a good and moral individual, exemplifying the qualities of Christ.
Strong emphasis on leadership development
Support family-focused initiative
Responsive to the challenges faced by women and committed to meeting their needs
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 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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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.