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.
Upcoming Fundraiser!
Get ready to “Fill a Shell, Fund a Home” at a flavorful fundraiser hosted by the Scully Learning Center Foundation! This exciting event takes place on Saturday, September 13, at Stumblina’s Cantina in Cave Creek. Attendees will enjoy the delicious taco bar, live music, and a silent auction!
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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We are excited to share - Preserving Families Home. The Preserving Families Home will be the first of its kind and will provide a model enabling the smooth and comfortable transition out of a forever family home for physically and developmentally disabled adults and their siblings. Unlike other residential settings, siblings or friends can be placed together and relatives will be welcome to reside in a studio apartment while their family member(s) adjust to their new setting.
As Arizona’s population continues to grow, the housing crisis in the state is worsening. According to First Place Global Leadership (2023), the invisible population within the current housing crisis reveals that at least 159,000 people in Arizona who have an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) need housing now. Approximately 77% of those with IDD in the state live with their aging families. Of that, about 27% live with a caretaker over the age of 60. This invisible group housing crisis is going to need housing and support as their families transition, perhaps due to their own needs as a result of nursing homes or death. Without immediate action, the invisible housing crisis faced by adults with IDD and their families risks becoming a full-blown emergency with widespread, lasting consequences, potentially increasing the number of homeless in Maricopa County.
We are currently underway raising funds to build this forever home. You can find out more and how you can help by visiting https://www.scullylearningcenter.com/preserving-families-house/
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We are excited for our Fill a Shell, Fund a Home fundraiser at @stumblinascantina on September 13th! We would love for you or your business to help us raise money for our Preserving Families Home. Scully Learning Center would be forever grateful and happy to offer recognition and publicity of your organization in our event materials and social media posts. We will also provide a receipt for the value of the donation for tax purposes. Find out more, purchase your tickets or become a sponsor at scullylearningcenter.com 💜
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Volunteers don’t just do the work—they make a difference. 💜 Your time, your heart, and your presence help create joy, connection, and opportunity for individuals with special needs. Thank you for being the heart of what we do!
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We are looking forward to meeting with our friends at Sonoran Arts League on Thursday, July 17th, to create greeting cards! These greeting cards will be for sale to raise money nd awareness for our Preserving Families Home! Keep watching to find out how you can purchase these cards to give to a special someone.
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Today, we celebrate freedom, inclusion, and the power of community. Wishing you a joyful and safe Independence Day filled with fun, laughter, and togetherness. ❤️🤍💙
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