Scully Learning Foundation

08/29/2026

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!

08/28/2026

One night. Four local nonprofits. One community coming together to make a difference.

Every day, local nonprofits are quietly changing lives right here in Carefree, Cave Creek, and North Scottsdale. They’re creating opportunities, providing support, building connections, and stepping up for people in our community who need them.

Now it’s our turn to show up for them! ❤️

Join us for Dancing with the Desert Stars on September 19 for an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, food, fun, and community, all while supporting four incredible local nonprofits.

Buying a ticket isn’t just planning a great night out. It’s a way to support the organizations that make our community stronger every single day.

Come cheer on your favorite dancers, have a fantastic evening, and help us make a difference right here at home.

🎟️ Get your tickets today and show your support for our community!

Support four Desert Foothills nonprofits at Dancing with the Desert Stars on Sept. 19. Help seniors, families, and adults with I/DD while enjoying an unforgettable evening.

08/27/2026

Dancing with the Desert Stars is hitting the airwaves! 💃⭐ 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 Emma Parkhouse WPDE, one of our very own Desert Stars!

Emma even showed off some of the dance moves she’s been working on with Chad Burson from CM 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! 💃🕺⭐

08/26/2026

🌟 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 Rodriguez | Lexi Lambert | Emma Parkhouse | Valentin Mendoza

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

🏆 Who will take home the People’s Choice Award? YOU help decide!

08/20/2026

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
📅 Saturday, September 19
📍 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.

08/18/2026

Different missions. One shared purpose.

Together, these four organizations are changing lives every day:
❤️ Scully Learning Center Foundation
💚 Foothills Food Bank
💙 Foothills Caring Corps
💛 The Holland Center

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.

08/14/2026

No one should have to grow older alone.

More seniors are living independently than ever before, but many face transportation challenges, isolation, medication concerns, and declining health without family nearby.

Foothills Caring Corps provides the support that helps older adults remain safe, independent, and connected to their community.

By attending Dancing with the Desert Stars, you're helping neighbors continue living with dignity and independence.

Because community means looking out for one another.

08/11/2026

Hunger doesn't always look the way we expect.

Nearly 1 in 7 Arizona adults and 1 in 5 children struggle with food insecurity.

Last year alone, Foothills Food Bank distributed over 2 million pounds of food, providing nearly 1.7 million meals to families throughout the Desert Foothills.

When you attend Dancing with the Desert Stars, you're helping ensure families, children, and seniors continue receiving the support they need.

One evening can make a lasting impact.

08/11/2026

Strikes, spares, smiles, and a whole lot of fun! Last week, the Scully Learning Center Team hit the lanes for a bowling outing filled with friendly competition, plenty of cheering, and lots of laughs. Days like these are about so much more than bowling. They are opportunities to get out, try something fun, spend time with friends, and build meaningful connections in our community. We’re already looking forward to our next adventure! 🎳

08/07/2026

Did you know?

More than 34,000 Arizona adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are living with aging caregivers, placing many at risk of future homelessness.

Through Preserving Families Home, Scully Learning Center Foundation is working toward a lasting solution that provides safety, stability, and hope.

Your attendance at Dancing with the Desert Stars helps move this vision closer to reality while supporting three other incredible Desert Foothills nonprofits.
Together, we can change lives.