Empowering Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Scully Learning Center Foundation provides enrichment activities, life skills training and community support for adults with development disabilities. We are raising funds to build a residential center for developmentally disabled adults who become homeless when their family or long-term caregiver is no longer available to care for them.

Scully Greeting Cards

Creativity with a Cause
We are excited to share a special fundraiser that brings together creativity, community, and compassion. Participants recently teamed up with the Sonoran Arts League to design a beautiful collection of greeting cards—12 cards for just $30—with proceeds supporting our programs and mission.

Set of 12 Scully Greeting Cards
debbie and gabe

Our Programs & Services

Who We Are

Every person deserves a place to call home and a community that cares.

At Scully Learning Center, we believe every individual deserves a home filled with hope and belonging. Unfortunately, many adults with disabilities face the heartbreaking risk of homelessness as their caregivers age and housing options remain scarce.

Our mission is to empower adults with developmental disabilities by profiding safe housing, comprehensive life skills training, enrichment activities, and a supportive community. We are committed to fostering independence, dignity, and lifelong support, enabling individuals to lead stable, fulfilling lives and significantly reducing the risk of homelessness.

Over 50 adults with disabilities have been supported since 2010.

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Scully Cave Creek Rodeo Days Parade Float
scully open house event

Preserving Families Home

“This will be more than just a residence – our community  will empower adults with developmental disabilities to live with purpose, joy, and lifelong belonging.”

Empowering Adults with Disabilities
Ending Homelessness One Home at a Time

Serving Our Community Since 2010

Help us build our home!

Heroes From Above –
Be a Hero Through Music

Support our mission through music! Our fundraising intiative, Heroes From Above, invites you to be a hero by supporting our cause through song. Each download brings you joy and directly funds our programs, transforming lives and building futures.

What is Scully Learning Center Up To?

Fun Events!

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Learn about upcoming participant events and fundraisers!

Our Blog

Scully Learning Center at Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast

Read inspiring stories about our participants and volunteers.

In The News

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Mentions in the media Scully Learning Center has received.

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Dear Friends of Scully Learning Center Foundation,

This year proved, again, that the most meaningful work is powered by community. Because of your generosity and belief in our mission, 2025 became a milestone year for Scully Learning Center.

This year’s accomplishments include the success of our Fill A Shell fundraiser at Stumblina's Cantina, the continued support of our Greeting Card fundraiser, and most notably, over $150,000 raised for Preserving Families Home, bringing us closer to a new residential solution rooted in stability, dignity, and hope. We also continued expanding our programs and presence through ongoing support and growth within the Desert Foothills community, strengthening partnerships, participation, and belonging for the individuals and families we serve.

Thank you for showing up for what matters. You’re not just supporting an organization, you’re strengthening a community that takes care of its own.

With heartfelt gratitude,
Paula Scully
Founder & CEO

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We are looking forward to a festive evening of dinner, gift exchange, laughter, and connection as we celebrate the season and the incredible Scully community. We can’t wait to share a joyful night together!

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Way to go, Aiden!  Aiden volunteered to ring the bell with Kiwanis Club of Carefree, member Gordon, for The Salvation Army USA.  Thank you for showing confidence, compassion, and a commitment to giving back.

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Our Scully participants had a wonderful day making sure everyone was hydrated at Kiwanis Club of Carefree, Christmas for the Kids, this past Saturday! We enjoy volunteering and are thankful for all that Kiwanis does to support our foundation.

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Community Partners

Our Featured Community Partner

Every month we highlight a business that supports us
AND the community!

This month we have partnered with
our good friend Desert State Roofing!

Desert State Roofing