In Spring 2000, Pastor Derek Calhoun called together a small group of members of New Vision International Ministries to discuss establishing a community development corporation with exempt status as an IRC Sec. 501(c) 3 organization.

The group recognized that such an organization would play a significant role in realizing certain objectives, e.g., economic independence and empowerment for individuals; community revitalization; and focus on youth. The group determined that its long term goal was to also have international impact. By consensus the group adopted the NVIDC mission statement.

January 3, 2002 NVIDC  received its 501(c) 3 determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service. In its early years, NVIDC’s community involvement  included membership with the Harlem Congregation for Community Involvement (HCCI); affiliation with the National Black Chamber of Commerce through membership with the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce; and presence in local Chambers of Commerce.

As NVIDC progressed as an organization, it pursued appropriate grant  opportunities.  In addition to receiving local and federal grant funds, in 2005 NVIDC was recognized by Office and Tech Depot for its continued community service and was awarded an in-kind grant of school supplies for distribution in greater Fairfield County.