Have you ever felt isolated or excluded? It's a terrible and all to common feeling for many of our friends on the Autism Spectrum or with other developmental and cognitive disabilities. This is why Jon and I started Different Dynamics in March of 2018, and we've been growing the community ever since.

Our team at Different Dynamics is raising $50,000 to cover expenses for the first year of our newest inclusive music program, The Music Exploratorium! Set to open in August of 2023, this program will create a safe community where neurodivergent people can connect with one another through a shared love of music. Why music? Music builds community and improves our mental health and quality of life. It should be inclusive for everyone!

This is where you come in! In celebration of our wedding we're asking you to make a donation to Different Dynamics instead of buying us a present. Not only will your donation change the life of someone living with a disability, but you'll also be helping our marriage. It's stressful running a nonprofit in addition to having full time jobs, and for those of you who know me (Jess), I'm a ball of stress! The sooner we reach our $50,000 goal, the sooner I can relax and Jon won't have to put up with me worrying about how we're going to afford rent for the The Music Exploratorium or cover the participation fee for people who cannot afford to pay. Startups are challenging, and they take a village. Thank you for being part of our village!

Love Always,
Jess & Jon

About Different Dynamics
Started in 2018, Different Dynamics is a team of music educators, special educators, musicians and disability advocates who champion access to the life-changing power of music for people of all neurotypes and abilities. We provide supports, services, and activities for people with cognitive and developmental disabilities to improve their mental health and quality of life through the power of music.

To learn more visit DifferentDynamicsSTL.org.

Jess & Jon's Wedding Celebration

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Jess & Jon's Wedding Celebration

Don't Buy Us Plates, Change a Life Instead

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