On Saturday, April 13th QCP held its annual Footsteps for Progress 5K Run/Walk/Roll event to raise awareness of intellectual and developmental disabilities and funds for QCP. The event was nothing short of remarkable! Despite the chilly weather, high winds and minor rain drops, the spirit of our QCP staff, families, program participants, avid runners and walkers, was unstoppable. Over 250 dedicated individuals took Alley Pond Park by storm, completing the… Read More

(pictured L to R: Terri Ross, Executive Director, Queens Centers for Progress; Lara Gregory, Esq., Queens Community Leader, QCP Board Member and Principal Attorney, Lara Gregory and Associates; Hersh K. Parekh, Deputy Chief of Intergovernmental Affairs, Port Authority of NY & NJ; Frank J. Quatela, Owner & Principal Architect, Frank J. Quatela Architect, P.C.; and Thomas Toscano, Board President, Queens Centers for Progress.) We are filled with gratitude to have had… Read More

“He is now walking independently without a walker or a walking device … Kyrie is our superstar!” Born prematurely at 28 weeks – and weighing 3 lbs. 4 oz. – Kyrie began his life in NICU for three months. Now, at four years old, he is making strides that didn’t seem possible nearly a year ago when he first entered our APPLE Preschool program. Here we are able to provide… Read More

From first time marathoners, to seasoned runners, to new friends and new records, Marathon Sunday (November 5th) was about showing the city what our little team of 13 is made of!  We are so proud of all our runners … YOU are an inspiration to all. Thanks to their dedication, TeamQCP has raised nearly $50,000 but they aren’t stopping there! There is STILL time to donate and help QCP in providing essential programs to men, women and… Read More

Queens Centers for Progress is very excited to announce that we have once again partnered with Resorts World Casino NYC to have our individuals’ artwork on display at their Red Wall Gallery through the end of November. There will be 25 works of art displayed for guests to view. This year’s theme: Expressions of Gratitude Brushstrokes in warm fall colors combine with words of thanks, expressing gratitude for Thanksgiving, joy for their… Read More