Our Story Begins
Social Creatures merges science and community wisdom to advance social health for all — creating programs, sharing knowledge, and shaping systems so that social connection and belonging are within reach for everyone, especially those facing the greatest barriers to inclusion and support.
Our Mission
To advance social health—the well-being that comes from our relationships, connections, and sense of belonging—as a vital pillar of overall health. We merge science and community wisdom to create programs, resources, and systems-change strategies that strengthen social connection and make health and belonging more equitable for those most affected by loneliness, isolation, and exclusion.
Our Vision
A future where social connection is treated as essential to health, and where every person — regardless of circumstance — has access to the relationships and communities that help them thrive.
History
Founded in April 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Social Creatures was born from a bold idea: to bring science and community together to turn the science of social connection into real-world impact. Recognizing that many communities face persistent barriers to social connection, we set out to create programs, tools, and strategies that foster belonging, strengthen health, and advance equity.
With early support from the National Science Foundation, Logitech, and the Laura B. Vogler Foundation, we launched initiatives like Digital Safety Nets, Generational Youth Mentoring, and SitGrit Fitness. In 2021, we developed Bonded by Baby, a postpartum program that strengthens new parents’ social health, now offered in multiple languages and covered by Medicaid and private insurance.
Today, Social Creatures continues to innovate, educate, and advocate — making meaningful social connection accessible to all.
Overarching Theory
If we design and implement evidence-based programs, tools, and systems-change strategies that foster equitable social connection—grounded in lived experience and rigorous science—then individuals will experience stronger social health, which in turn will support mental and physical health, strengthen communities, and advance equity in health and opportunity.
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We are a collective of scientists, creatives, and activists united by a vision of a world of togetherness.