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.
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
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 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.
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!
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This special evening wouldn’t be possible without the incredible local businesses and individuals who believe in giving back to our community. We are so grateful to our event sponsors and raffle donors who have generously stepped up to help bring Dancing with the Desert Stars to life.
From sponsoring the evening to donating some amazing raffle prizes, every contribution helps make the event a success while raising awareness and support for local nonprofits doing important work right here in our community.
A BIG round of applause for everyone helping us make this an unforgettable night! 👏❤️ And when you have the opportunity, please support the businesses that support our community.
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Thank you, Rika, of Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center, for sharing the excitement about Dancing with the Desert Stars on @arizonadailymix!
We’re getting SO excited to see our stars take the dance floor, and Lexi Lambert is already showing off some of her moves! Just wait until you see what she and the rest of our stars have planned for the big night.
Tickets are still available, so grab yours and come cheer on your favorite stars while supporting Scully Learning Center Foundation, Foothills Food Bank, The Holland Center, and Foothills Caring Corps!
Saturday, September 19 | 6–9 PM
Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center
Get your tickets on our website - link in bio!
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Meet our star - Val Mendoza!
With nearly 20 years of acting experience, Valentin Mendoza definitely knows how to work a stage! A graduate of Arizona State University with degrees in Theatre and Communications, Valentin has performed in stage productions, films, and commercials, so stepping into the spotlight is nothing new for him.
But here’s where the competition might want to pay attention... Valentin is also a certified personal trainer! Between the performance experience and the stamina, our other Desert Stars may want to start practicing now! 😉
🎟️ Get your tickets and come cheer on Valentine and all of our Desert Stars on September 19! https://scullylearningcenter.com/dancing/
And don’t forget the friendly competition! Vote for Valentin for the People’s Choice Award! ⭐ Every vote adds to the fun while helping support a great night for four great local causes.
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🌟 YOU could be one of the stars at Dancing with the Desert Stars! 🌟
The Desert Stars may be taking the stage, but there are plenty of chances for YOU to win too! Come ready to show off your skills, your style, and maybe even your dance moves, with prizes for Trivia, Best Dressed Cowgirl, Best Dressed Cowboy, Dancing Queen, and Dancing King!
And don’t forget your spare change! Every penny can make a difference as we work toward building the Preserving Families Home.
Join us Saturday, September 19 from 6 to 9 pm at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center. Get your tickets in advance at ScullyLearningCenter.com or pay at the door!
⭐ Come have fun, win some prizes, and be a STAR for our community!
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🌟WE ARE ONE WEEK AWAY!!!🌟
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
📅 Saturday, September 19
📍 Spirit in the Desert
🎟️ Get your tickets today:
https://scullylearningcenter.com/
Because when our community comes together... everyone wins.
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This month we have partnered with
our good friend Darrell Doepke!
Support us and 10 other local nonprofits at Harold’s Corral
on October 27th from 5-8pm!
Join us for an evening of great food, live music, raffles, and community spirit.
Great Music …. Great Food … Great Causes
Tacos • Tequila • Live Music • Raffles • Prizes
100% of ticket sales using the button below goes directly to the Scully Learning Foundation! So come out, have fun, and be part of something bigger!
$25 per person
