Thirty Years of Partnership, Generosity and Gratitude

As we reflect on our 30th Annual Golf Outing, the feeling that remains above all else is gratitude. What began 30 years ago as a single course golf outing has grown into something truly extraordinary. This year we welcomed 500 people to our opening night party, 489 golfers filled five courses, 35 people played Pickleball and 620 guests joined us for dinner. Friends and partners from near and far came… Read More

QUEENS CENTERS FOR PROGRESS CELEBRATES TOMMY’S 100TH BIRTHDAY: A CENTURY OF MEMORIES, MUSIC, AND MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS

On July 23, family members, friends, staff, fellow residents, community supporters, and elected officials came together to honor Thomas “Tommy” Carretta as he celebrates his 100th birthday—a remarkable achievement and a moment filled with gratitude, reflection, and joy. Joining the celebration will be New York City Council Member James F. Gennaro, Assembly Member David Weprin, Assembly Member Edward Braunstein, and Assembly Member Nily Rozic, all supporters of Queens Centers for… Read More

Bravo to the talented QCP Players for two unforgettable performances of Annie Kids!

After weeks of rehearsals, hard work, and dedication, our performers took the stage and brought this beloved story to life with confidence, energy, and heart. From their first lines to their final bows, they reminded us of the power of creativity, teamwork, and believing in yourself. We are incredibly proud of every cast member, volunteer, and staff person who helped make these performances possible. A special thank you to AhHa!Broadway… Read More

2026 Annual Gala: A Night on Broadway

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! What a truly magical, Broadway-themed evening we shared on Tuesday at Terrace on the Park! As we celebrated Queens Centers for Progress’s Annual Gala, we were overwhelmed by the incredible outpouring of LOVE, GENEROSITY, and COMMUNITY SPIRIT that filled the room. Your presence and support ensure that we can continue pioneering inclusive education, providing vital vocational training, and offering residential services and innovative therapies… Read More

Footsteps for Progress 5K Color Bash a hit with the community!

Flushing Meadows Corona Park was anything but ordinary on Sunday, April 26, as Queens Centers for Progress (QCP) turned its annual Footsteps for Progress 5K into its first-ever Color Bash 5K—and the result was a morning full of color, movement, and nonstop energy. Participants of all ages and abilities made their way through the course—running, walking, or rolling— wrapped in cheers, laughter, and clouds of color that seemed to lift… Read More