The Havenscourt community might have had some tough years but things are turning around around for the East Oakland neighborhood. The Healthy Havenscourt Collaborative is an initiative by East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation and several partners that aims to improve life for local residents.

 From early education programs to major infrastructure improvements, initiative leaders have already made changes to the community. Programs have been launched to build financial stability for families with young children, providing financial counselors and offering early education programs.

According to the East Bay Times, the nonprofit plans to continue making improvements to the Havenscourt neighborhood and giving residents a platform on which to offer ideas and suggestions.

 East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation is a nonprofit that has been building affordable housing in the East Bay for the past four decades. In 2013, the developer shifted its focus slightly to a “healthy neighborhoods” approach, with the goal of improving the neighborhoods that surround their developments.