North End Collab, also known as the North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC), is a brand that is dedicated to revitalizing economic vitality, youth, housing, and community engagement in the North End community. Founded in 2007, NECIC combines data-driven research, strategic planning, and compassionate solutions to support the residents and build a stronger neighborhood. NECIC offers a range of programs and services to address the needs of the community.

For residents, they provide programs such as the North End Elder Program, Neighborhood Action, My Brother's Keeper, and housing assistance through TANF. They also have leadership initiatives like the African American Leadership Initiative and the Minority Business Assistance Center. Youth are a vital part of community revitalization, and NECIC offers after-school programs in partnership with Mansfield City Schools, as well as the Summer Manufacturing Institute to help students explore art, entrepreneurship, cooking, and more.

NECIC is committed to economic vitality and supports small businesses, arts-related businesses, and entrepreneurs in the community. They also focus on housing, aiming to provide safe and affordable homes by reducing blight and increasing the housing supply. Community and civic engagement are foundational to NECIC's mission.

They offer various programs, including small grants, community garden grants, and monthly meetings to connect residents to resources and allow their voices to be heard. Overall, NECIC's vision is to be a leading engine of economic vitality, arts, and positive youth and civic engagement in Mansfield. Their efforts aim to create a community of prosperity and innovation by connecting the building blocks of the neighborhood