The Tanglin Halt Neighbourhood Centre was opened in 1964 by Lee Siew Choh.
[5] During the 1964 race riots, red riot vehicles frequently parked in the estate, resulting in the Hokkien nickname, "Ang Chia Keng", which translates to "red vehicle village".
[11] The population of the neighbourhood, which mostly consisted of the elderly, would be relocated to newly redeveloped blocks in the Margaret Drive estate.
[12][13] However, the newer blocks were relatively far away from the FaithActs centre in Tanglin Halt, and concerns were raised regarding the mental health of the elderly in the relocation.
Relocating elderlies have received the support and assistance of volunteer group My Community.