Our mission:

To elevate our collective humanity by providing experiences & resources to fulfill the hopes and dreams of adults with developmental differences.

Meet cg5

CG5 (Or Charles Green the fifth) is a prolific singer/songwriter and music producer from Arizona. CG5 has an impressive organic viral following and is well-known for his popular YouTube channel which touts over 4 Million subscribers. His channel has obtained over 1 BILLION views making CG5 one of the platform's leading music creators.

Charlie’s brother Jonah has developmental differences that significantly restrict his independence. Charlie makes a big impact in Jonah’s life, and he wants to do the same for others on a larger scale. 

FOUNDER // MUsician

Meet jonah

Jonah is the Greens’ second-born son, and the inspiration for CG5Thrive. Jonah loves LONG car rides, cactus, and eating good food. He is also a 70s and 80s music connoisseur, and he has a beautiful voice that he has become reluctant to share recently, much to the chagrin of his family. Although he does surprise them from time to time with impromptu solos. He is also a master of random statements.

Basic needs for adults with developmental differences are often met through private and public funds, but here at CG5Thrive we want to go beyond meeting the basic needs.

the Inspiration

Apart from being CG5’s dad, Chuck is also happily married to Charlie’s mom, and they have 3 additional kids.

Chuck has been in education for over 25 years, having taught and administrated at schools in Missouri, Virginia, and Arizona. During his career he has been led to help students in need. He has built Arts programs for neurotypical and neurodivergent learners in Arizona with collaborative projects focused on the digital arts.

As the parent of an adult with developmental differences, Chuck has seen that anything beyond his son's basic needs are largely overlooked. With CG5Thrive he’s focused on recognizing that we all deserve to have fun and reach our full potential.

CEO, Board President

Meet chuck

together
we thrive

Basic needs adults with developmental differences are often met through private and public funds, but here at CG5Thrive we want to go beyond meeting their basic needs. That’s why we’ve established CG5Thrive.

Our mission is to provide experiences tailored to the hopes and dreams of these adults to enrich their lives and highlight their humanity to the world. 

MEET OUR BOARD

  • KRISTEN DESMANGLES

    VICE PRESIDENT

    With a passion to see organizations, people, and projects rise to their maximum potential, Kristen Desmangles has led board, funding, and donor development initiatives in multiple non-profit, corporate, and governmental organizations for over 20 years. As a parent of neuro-divergent sons and an Aunt to a teenager with Autism who will need to be supported by his family for his lifetime, she is honored to serve on the Board of Directors for CG5Thrive.

    Kristen resides in Gilbert, Arizona, with her amazing husband, Felix-Albert and their two sons. Together, they enjoy taking road trips, exploring new places, and giving back in their community.

  • Sue Muszynski

    SECRETARY

    Sue has dedicated her life to working with children and adults with developmental differences. Her goal has been to educate, serve, advocate for, and support as best she can. Sue’s journey started with the AZ Schools for the Deaf and Blind. She has continued her work as a special education teacher, educating students with various disabilities from Kinder through 12th grade. Teaching academic, self-awareness, advocacy and work transition skills has been the height of her work.

    Working as a board member of CGThrive allows Sue to continue supporting people with developmental differences.

  • ANGIE GREEN

    TREASURER

    Angie is the mother to Jonah and Charlie and as such she has a natural passion for CG5 Thrive. Her favorite thing is to see joy in Jonah’s face and to see Charlie living his dream. She hopes to help others to feel that same joy.

    Angie is also the business manager to Charlie (aka CG5). In this position she serves as book keeper, meeting organizer, liaison, personal assistant, and executive producer. She brings all of these talents with her as treasurer of CG5Thrive.