Projects

National Presence

NCI is organizing talented collaborators to establish Managing, Regional, and Local Community Development Corporations and Community Development Financial Institutions.

NCI collaborators are engaged in projects such as: affordable housing, education and mentoring, health care, outreach, transportation, manufacturing, retail, food industries, technology, and more.

Our

Projects

Create Your Genius

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Nationwide

About

Create Your Genius is a spectacular series of events created through the dynamic partnership of Neighborhood Commerce Institute with James Cannon School of
Radio & TV Broadcasting, Detroit School of Arts, Dr. MaryLee LIVE Show, and
other local entrepreneurs and community leaders. These events are an integration of business education with technology, media, and arts that will unlock boundless horizons for youth across the nation.

Ncredible 400 Years

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Los Angeles, CA

About

Instill national pride from the commemoration of eminent contributions of African Americans. Raise a fund valued at US$50 million to distribute to organizations and schools.

A Mother's Tears

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Charlotte, NC

About

Non-profit supporting mothers who have lost a child to an act of violence.

Israel's Promised Land Foundation

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Atlanta, GA

About

On a mission to provide resources, life skill development, job training, and mentorship to foster care and underserved teens. Founded by Franceska Sparkle.

Legacy Chronicles

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Detroit, MI

About

Legacy Chronicles is a docuseries to honor the legacy of Dr. Mary Lee.

Dreams of Our Dead Homies Coalition

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Compton, CA

About

Dead Homies Dream is an exciting and unique Community Service Program that is designed to engage and inspire. Since 2000, we have provided numerous participants with engaging experiences that they take with them for the rest of their lives. With a number of programs available for varying skill levels and interests, there is something for everyone to enjoy, no matter their background.

400 Years of African American History

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Washington, DC

About

Develops and facilitates activities throughout the United States, commemorating the 400th anniversary of the arrival of Africans in the English colonies at Point Comfort, Virginia in 1619.

Sankofa Life Natural Health and Wellness

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Detroit, MI

About

Dr MaryLee LIVE

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Rochester Hills, MI

About

A weekly podcast interviewing prominent African American change-makers, hosted by Dr. Mary Lee and Mr James Cannon, President of the Nick Cannon Foundation.

The Haven

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Charlottesville, VA

About

Endeavors to end homelessness in the greater Charlottesville community

Home Cooking Soul Food and Caribbean Restaurant

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Fredericksburg, VA

About

Hope Community Center

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Eminence, KY

About

Centralized site where individuals can access services such as career assistance, substance abuse treatment, Veteran's resources, Medicare/Medicaid assistance and a variety of utility and financial assistance programs

Advancing Native Missions

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Afton, VA

About

Help individual Christians and local churches get involved in global missions in ways that make sense for them

Kinsey Christian Security

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Charlotte, NC

About

Full service security company, fully bonded and insured with over 20 years of combined experience in law enforcement and security. We provide armed security officers, unarmed security guards, work place violence, disaster area protection and event security.

Second Chance Restoration

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[Location]

About

Kinney 'N Lee's Barbecue & Catering

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Indianapolis, IN

About

Arkansas style BBQ providing the freshest, most zestful food

Eden Ministries

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Keswick, VA

About

Church ministry with a goal to be effective both locally and globally

One Love Society

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Chicago, IL

About

Restorative Practices Coaching and Counselling services using Peace, Community and Talking Circles – created alternatives for discipline and conflict resolutions in the Chicago Public Schools and elsewhere for more than 20 years

Thomas Jefferson Area Coalition for the Homeless

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Charlottesville, VA

About

Mandate is to reduce homelessness by initiating creative solutions and coordinating regional resources and services

100 Fearless Women Project

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Flint, MI

About

Planning to establish local neighborhood CDCs to service all 57 neighborhoods in Flint to address the water crisis, community housing, poverty, education, and health issues that are experienced by more than 70% of low-income citizens

Restore the Water & Rebuild Flint

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Flint, MI

About

Poole Logistics

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Raleigh, NC

About

Organizing a trucking and logistics business to provide jobs and business opportunities in the City of Raleigh and surrounding distressed Black and low-income community residents

KinTino Public Defender Project

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St Joseph. MI

About

Designing an alternative to jail and prison in partnership with the Public Defenders nationwide to eradicate to School to Prison Syndrome that is plaguing economically challenged Black neighborhoods nationwide

Son-Shyne Foundation

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Romulus, MI

About

Variety of ministry programs that will give individuals a second chance at life to become self-sufficient and restore hope within urban communities

Northern Hemisphere Farms

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Van Buren County, MI

About

Seeking to establish medical marijuana farm to further the education of the values of medical marijuana as an alternative to harsh psychotic drugs in the treatment of children

Tri-City Community Development Corporation

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Flint, MI

About

Newly forming Community Development Corporation to address the socio-economical needs of the citizens of Petersburg, VA, and surrounding cities

D3 Cerebral Palsy Foundation

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Ann Arbor, MI

About

Supporting children diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy (CP) to fulfil their dreams and live life to its full potential.

Who I AM Community Ministries

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Raleigh, NC

About

The non-profit arm of business to address social-economic needs holistically to transform lives physically, mentally, and spiritually

Divine Women of Destiny

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Charlottesville, VA

About

Provide food, clothing, refugee assistance and spiritual guidance - this ministry was founded by Cynthia Murray, who is an author, inspirational speaker and attorney

Telegraph Beauty & Supply

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Oakland, CA

About

Wholesale supplier of beauty, hair, and salon products. Exclusive distributor of Stevens Products. Cosmetology School Instructor

Forces in Nature

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Crozet, VA

About

Provide solutions to help lessen skin problems and renew one’s belief in the Forces which are in Nature

St Joseph Community Outreach Coalition, Inc

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Los Angeles, CA

About

[About St Joseph Community Outreach Coalition, Inc]

Knowledge & Experience

"thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The Repairer of the breach, the restorer of paths to dwell in." - KJV, Isaiah 58:12

NCI is solving the access problem one neighborhood at a time.

Our aim is to empower African American communities with the tools to reclaim our place at the economic table.

We leverage our industry expertise to help communities create resident-led, community development corporations. 

Together, we can establish community development corporations  in every American city (19, 505), with at least one NCI in at least 12 neighborhoods per city – the bridge ensuring accessibility to services and resources.