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What We Do
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.
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.
Education
Educational Support and Mentorship for students ages 10-18
Community Events
Community Events including the annual Developing Options Health Awareness Weekend, celebrity concerts, and community athletic camps
Communtiy Support
Job training and placement, food and clothing programs, amd Returning Citizen support.
Youth Athletics
SYFL Youth Football and Cheerleading programs for ages 5U-14U in the Snoop Youth Football League, and Velocity Track
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A Call To The Community
A Call To The Community
On March 31, 2019 an unfortunate situation took place that caused us to lose a valued mogul in our community. To add extra pain to this already heart breaking time we have now become aware that Kerry Lathan (age 56) aka "Cousin Kerry" has had his parole violated after being shot and wheelchair bound during the tragic murder of Nipsey Hussle.
Cousin Kerry has been home from a 25 year prison stay for only 7 months and was stopping by The Marathon Clothing store to purchase a shirt to go visit a friend who had just lost their father. When the gun fire began Cousin Kerry was shot in the back and taken to the hospital. He was arrested and charged with violating his parole by associating with Nipsey a "gang member". Cousin Kerry could now face 10 years to life for said "violation".
We believe that Cousin Kerry should have his freedom returned to him and his family immediately. We will not only Support and help to Free Cousin Kerry but we would like to aid him in getting off to a Greater start with his new lease on Life!
#FreeCousinKerry
Cousin Kerry has been home from a 25 year prison stay for only 7 months and was stopping by The Marathon Clothing store to purchase a shirt to go visit a friend who had just lost their father. When the gun fire began Cousin Kerry was shot in the back and taken to the hospital. He was arrested and charged with violating his parole by associating with Nipsey a "gang member". Cousin Kerry could now face 10 years to life for said "violation".
We believe that Cousin Kerry should have his freedom returned to him and his family immediately. We will not only Support and help to Free Cousin Kerry but we would like to aid him in getting off to a Greater start with his new lease on Life!
#FreeCousinKerry
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[WATCH] Developing Options 1st Annual Award Ceremony featured on TMZ!
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