Social "U" is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was specifically created to provide a social outlet for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities once they have aged out of the educational system.  Our organization is filling a void for these individuals by providing a social outlet in a non-judgemental, safe group of their peers.  It gives them a chance to connect with old friends and make new friends.

Social "U" started in May of 2015, our first meeting was very successful in having 32 new members attend, over the past three years our group has grown to over 90 members and continue to grow!   Not all members attend each meeting, on the average we have approximately 75 in attendance including caregivers.  

Each month we meet has a different theme, but basically the same format.  We first gather and have an "open floor" where any member wishing to share a story, upcoming event or anything else exciting has the opportunity to do so.  During this time they have the opportunity to have the full attention of the group to share their story.  This has been a great confidence builder for many of our members that would typically be timid or scared to speak in large groups, but our group is different, our group is AMAZING and there is no judgement!  Also during "open floor" time, we announce birthdays and sing to those members, announce future events and tell a joke or two.  Once we have finished with open floor time we move on to the theme of the evening, either playing games, having dances or doing community give-back projects.  We strive to make sure we have activities for all abilities at each meeting so no one is ever left out.  

Although our group is for an AMAZING group of individuals, we also believe that we should give back to the community.  With that belief in mind we have done multiple community-give back projects over the past three years.  To name a few, we decorated wooden Christmas trees and coffee mugs and delivered them to residents at the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility, made special thank you cards and gift baskets for local veterans, made spring floral arrangements for residents at a local nursing home, and most recently we adopted a highway.  

Friends Old, New & Social "U" would like to thank everyone that supports our group and beliefs.  Without the support of the community, families, caregivers and local organizations we wouldn't be able to do so many of the fun things that we do....

Special thanks to:

Let's Talk Sounds DJ Service LLC - Mike & Sandy Wilson - for providing DJ service for our dances
Tuscola Intermediate School District - for letting us use their facilities to hold our events
Caro VFW - for allowing us to use their facility for events
Tuscola Behavior Health - for helping us get the word out about our group
Bay City Civitan Club - for the generous grant money to purchase our popcorn machine
Caro Goodwill  - for having us as their "Round Up" partner
Renee's Travel LLC - for your generous donation to our AMAZING group

We are also a proud member of the Caro Chamber of Commerce