Action Needed!

A Message From Charles Houston, Executive Director The Governor has initiated increases in the N.Y. State minimum wage for fast food workers and State employees. Provider groups across New York State have communicated to the Governor’s office and the Division of the Budget how devastating it would be to agencies like QCP if we did not receive funding to increase the wages we pay to our Direct Support and other… Read More

QCP Featured in Queens Public Television Special

Queens Public Television (QPTV) Recently aired this 30 minute program about QCP and our services. QCP would like to thank QPTV for the opportunity to have our agency spotlighted in this manner. Click here to see the program or see the flyer below for airtimes and channels. Queens Centers For Progress – Making A Difference from Queens Public Television on Vimeo.

Team QCP at the 2015 TCS New York City Marathon

On Sunday November 1, 2015 Team QCP members took to the streets in the 2015 TCS New York City Marathon raising over $25,000 for Queens Centers for Progress’ programs and supports! Congratulations to the Team on completing a very challenging 26.2 Miles through the 5 Boroughs! Mercedes Altman 6:24 Nikki Hernandez 5:32 Jennifer Lawrence 5:25 Kevin Montalvo 3:03 Michael Moreira 5:38 Thomas Murray 6:22 Susan Ram 5:25 Juana Carmen Rosario… Read More

Eastern Adult Tennis Foundation Grants Award QCP DH

We’re happy to say that the Eastern Adult Tennis Foundation (EATF) is continuing their support of our QCP’s DH Tennis Program and has increased the amount of grant monies to us this year! Staff members will be attending their luncheon on September 21st and will receive the funds at that time. The Point Set Indoor Tennis Racquet Club and their Tennis Pro, Brett Nissenson, are kindly donating a portion of… Read More

QCP Delivers Love to Local Rehab and Nursing Homes

Queens Centers for Progress Day services program participants were warmly welcomed at Meadowpark Rehabilitation and Chapin Home for the Aged. In the spirit of sustainability and recycling, donated Flowers are being recovered, repurposed and turned into beautiful arrangements that are then delivered to locations nearby to help brighten the environment and cheer people up! In addition to the flowers being repurposed the containers are made out of recycled items to… Read More