QCP Employees Honored at CP State Annual Conference!

Several QCP team members were recognized for their extraordinary ability to care for people with disabilities at the 2014 Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State Annual Conference, which was held last November in Albany, New York. The conference brought nearly 700 people from CP Affiliates from across the state who exchanged information and introduced new technologies for people with disabilities, their families and people and organizations who support them.… Read More

NYC Marathon Highlights; A Great 2014 & Revving up for 2015

As QCP celebrates the accomplishments of Team QCP 2014, it has announced its participation as an Official Charity Partner of the 2015 TCS New York City Marathon, making it the 5th consecutive year that QCP will take part in this worldwide traditional 26.2-mile running event. The 2015 Marathon, which brings runners through all 5 Boroughs, will take place on Sunday, November 1. Team QCP 2014, a group of six extraordinary… Read More

Annual Years of Service Awards: “It’s Like Family”

QCP applauded 86 dedicated employees at its annual “Years of Service” awards ceremony on November 5, which honored staffers who have achieved milestones of employment anywhere from five to forty years. QCP Executive Director Charles Houston attributes QCP’s longtime employee rate to QCP’s culture, which promotes a supportive and fulfilling work environment. “Employees form meaningful relationships with the people they serve everyday and witness firsthand the progress that each person… Read More

NY1 Airs QCP’s Cutting Edge Day at LP & Company Hair Salon

With style and flair, owner of LP & Company Hair Salon Larry Mottola opened his Fresh Meadows salon for one day during the holiday season to invite individuals with disabilities in for free haircuts. The full-house event was captured by NY1, which aired the holiday beauty makeover event that highlighted QCP program participants receiving fresh cuts and new styles. Larry began this holiday tradition 32 years ago, after being inspired… Read More

QCP Blends Successful Ingredients at “Evening of Fine Foods Event”

A triple treat was had by all as Queens Centers for Progress recently hosted its Evening of Fine Food Event that included delectable dishes from area restaurants, wine tasting and casino table fun at Terrace on the Park in Flushing. The mood was one of excitement and enthusiasm as over 300 people gathered to celebrate and honor five exemplary community members as the Event’s “Chefs of the Year.” Honored for… Read More