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.

Dancing Together for a Stronger Community

Get ready for an evening of music, dancing, and community as your favorite local personalities step into the spotlight and dance their hearts out for a great cause. Watch the floor come alive in a spirited competition where one champion will be crowned, all while supporting four cherished local nonprofits. Every ticket helps strengthen the Carefree and Cave Creek community we all call home.

donate unused pennies for a good cause

Pennies for Preserving Families

The U.S. Treasury has begun phasing out the penny, completing the end of its production, making it obsolete and useless in the US economy. As there are significant pennies still in circulation, we’d like to collect as many of them as possible, exchanging them for dollars.

The following locations are accepting donations for the Scully Learning Center Penny Drive:

The Holland Center
34250 N 60th St, Scottsdale

Local Jonny’s
6033 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek

Tech 4 Life
748 Easy St Suite 12, Carefree

Athens on Easy Street
121 Easy St, Carefree

Stumblina’s Cantina
6268 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek

HELP US REACH OUR GOAL of $4,000!
100%

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 cardsβ€”12 cards for just $30β€”with proceeds supporting our programs and mission.

Set of 12 Scully Greeting Cards

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 providing 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.

scully field trips
Scully Cave Creek Rodeo Days Parade Float
scully open house event

Preserving Families Home

“This will be more than just a residence – our communityΒ  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,Β 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!

scully fun events

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

scully on the news

Mentions in the media Scully Learning Center has received.

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Scully Facebook Page
Scully Instagram
Dancing with the Desert Stars wouldn’t be possible without the incredible businesses and people who step up to support our community!

A huge THANK YOU to our generous sponsors and raffle donors for helping make this special evening possible. From sponsoring the event to donating amazing raffle prizes, your generosity helps us create a memorable night while raising support and awareness for local nonprofits doing important work right here in our community.

We are incredibly grateful to have businesses and individuals who believe in giving back and making a difference.

Please join us in giving all of our sponsors and raffle donors a BIG round of applause! And don’t forget to support the businesses that support our community!

 #cavecreek #carefreeaz #community #fundraiser #DancingWithTheDesertStars #cavecreekaz #cavecreekarizona #scottsdale #scottsdaleaz
Dancing with the Desert Stars is hitting the airwaves! πŸ’ƒβ­ Our President, Chris, joined Your Life Arizona to talk about this exciting event and the difference it will make for Scully Learning Center Foundation. And who better to conduct the interview than @emmaparkhousetv, one of our very own Desert Stars!

Emma even showed off some of the dance moves she’s been working on with Chad from DM Dance. Thank you, Chad, for helping Emma get ready to shine on the dance floor! And remember, YOU can help Emma take home the People’s Choice Award! Cast your vote for Emma on our website, then join us for Dancing with the Desert Stars and see if all that practice pays off! πŸ’ƒπŸ•Ίβ­

#cavecreekarizona #cavecreek #cavecreekaz #scottsdaleaz #fundraiser #community #carefreeaz #DancingWithTheDesertStars #scottsdale #DesertFoothills #DanceForACause
🌟 YOU get to help us choose the winner! 🌟

The People’s Choice Award for Dancing with the Desert Stars is in YOUR hands! Anyone can vote, so pick your favorite dancer, show them some love, and help them dance their way to the People’s Choice title.

Allison Rodreguez | Lexi Lambert | Emma Parkhouse | Valentin Mendoza 

Have a favorite already? Vote today, then share and encourage your friends to vote too!

πŸ† Who will take home the People’s Choice Award? YOU help decide!

@arodrigueztv @lexilambert.tv @emmaparkhousetv #community #carefreeaz #cavecreek #scullylearningcenter #fundraiser #DancingWithTheDesertStars
An unforgettable night with an unforgettable purpose.

Watch your favorite local personalities compete on the dance floor.
Vote for the coveted People's Choice Award.

Enjoy delicious food, cocktails, live music by Whiskey Lizard, auctions, line dancing, and an incredible evening with friends.

Most importantly...
You'll be helping seniors, families, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and neighbors throughout the Desert Foothills.

Dancing with the Desert Stars
πŸ“… Saturday, September 19
πŸ“ Spirit in the Desert
🎟️ Get your tickets today:
https://community-fest.org/event/dancing-with-the-desert-stars/

Because when our community comes together... everyone wins.

#cavecreek #cavecreekaz #carefreeaz #dancingwiththestars #fundraiser #community
Different missions. One shared purpose.

Together, these four organizations are changing lives every day:
❀️ Scully Learning Center Foundation
πŸ’š @foothillsfoodbank 
πŸ’™ @foothillscaringcorps 
πŸ’› @thehollandcenter 

Housing.
Food.
Independence.
Education.
Connection.

Every ticket purchased for Dancing with the Desert Stars helps strengthen all four missions and the Desert Foothills community we all love.

 #CommunityStrong #community #cavecreekaz #DancingWithTheDesertStars #cavecreekarizona #carefreeaz #scottsdaleaz #cavecreek #DesertFoothills #azlocal #scottsdale #foothillscaringcorps #foodbank

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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 friends at Gameday Mens Health

Gameday Mens Health