Welcome to Developing Options

Developing Options is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to community development and the cultural and economic revitalization of communities worldwide. Founded in 2004 by world peacemaker Eugene “Big U” Henley with the vision of offering services that assist people who are experiencing violence, are at risk of homelessness and have limited resources ‐to create an environment that strengthens and develops communities by promoting integrated approaches that provide food, decent housing, a suitable and sustainable living environment and expand economic opportunities for low and moderate income persons.

Developing Options provides advocacy, education, resources, training and development for underprivileged communities worldwide and has been highly successful in developing a variety of programs to accomplish its vision; including community health services, food drives, job training and placement, sporting leagues, computer and online services, banking and finance training and a plethora of other community services. While offering a multi‐faced approach to asset‐based community development, Developing Options programming falls within three main headings – Youth Development, Crime (Gang) Prevention and Community Development ‐ all aimed at investing in the long‐term betterment of underserved communities worldwide.