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.
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.
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
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This past year marked an important milestone for Scully Learning Center. Through the generosity of our community, we raised more than $150,000 in support of a vision that is deeply personal, long overdue, and transformative for adults with developmental disabilities and their families.
These funds bring us closer to a bold goal: building the first of its kind group home model—designed to provide a smooth, dignified, and comfortable transition for physically and developmentally disabled adults and their siblings when they are no longer able to remain in their forever family home.
To our donors, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters—thank you. Every contribution this year moved us closer to turning vision into reality. Your belief in this mission helps build not just a home, but a future filled with security, belonging, and hope.
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This past year was filled with meaningful moments, friendships strengthened, milestones reached, and a community that continued to show up with heart and compassion. Together, we celebrated growth, supported one another, and created connections that will last far beyond the year itself.
As we step into the New Year, we carry with us the lessons, friendships, and shared purpose that made 2025 so special. Thank you for being part of our journey. Happy New Year from all of us at Scully Learning Center Foundation!
This season, we are deeply grateful for our families, supporters, volunteers, and community partners who help us make a difference every day. May your Christmas be filled with joy, hope, and meaningful moments with those you love. We look forward to continuing our mission together in the New Year.
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Our Christmas Party is always a highlight of the year, and this year was nothing short of magical. From a festive dinner and joyful gift exchange to special appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus, the night was filled with laughter, smiles, and the true spirit of the holidays.
A heartfelt thank you to @darrelljdoepke , for sharing his talent and filling the room with beautiful holiday carols. His music made the evening even more memorable and brought everyone together in celebration. We are so grateful for our amazing community and the moments we get to share like this, memories that truly make the season bright.
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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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This month we have partnered with
our good friend Fulton Rizzo Real Estate Team!
