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.
Founder / Executive Director
President
Vice President
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.
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
Educational Support and Mentorship for students ages 10-18
Community Events including the annual Developing Options Health Awareness Weekend, celebrity concerts, and community athletic camps.
Job training and placement, food and clothing programs, amd Returning Citizen support.
SYFL Youth Football and Cheerleading programs for ages 5U-14U in the Snoop Youth Football League, and Velocity Track.
Developing Options is a registered California 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization EIN:
Crenshaw
Los Angeles, CA 90000
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