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Meet Developing Options

Developing Options, Inc. is a non-profit organization that began in 2004 to give the youth of the 77th I GRYD Zone in Los Angeles, CA choices beyond the gang violence, drug, and crime through: advocacy, education, resources, training and development and sports.

The goal of the Developing Options program is to decrease gang activity in this GRYD Zone, and to empower the community to strive for a safer, thriving environment for our youth. Developing Options’ believes in laying the ground work and providing the conditions that inspire and create viable options for people by enabling connections to be made between communities, fostering alliances with local advocates, and developing programs that harness the power and skills community members need to effect change in their own lives.

 

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Our Leadership Team

Eugene
Eugene "Big U" HenleyFounder / Executive Director
Nicole Davis
Nicole DavisPresident
Mark
Mark "Bearclaw" MartinVice President
Stacey Henley
Stacey HenleyTreasurer
Arleesha Hurd
Arleesha HurdSecretary
Kenya Ware
Kenya WareBoard Member
Joi Collins
Joi CollinsBoard Member (Uneek Ladies)
Brenda Jones
Brenda JonesBoard Member
Laloni Dale
Laloni DaleBoard Member

HOW IT ALL BEGAN

the history

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Its incipience began in prison with one individual who wanted to provide the youth of his neighborhood with alternative activities and nurturing support that he did not have growing up.

Since then, the program has expanded to encompass more than just sports and education, serving over 6,000 people, and establishing hundreds of partnerships with other agencies to provide our clients with a comprehensive collection of individualized services, ranging from health care to food access.
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Beyond Limits

Dedication and commitment.

Over the past six years, our agency has hosted an annual community health and safety awareness event, providing everything from dental care to massages, with attendance in the thousands

Making a difference

Our Areas of Focus

EDUCATION
Educational Support and Mentorship for students ages 10-18
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