A Moving Tribute to Our Founder, Natalie Rogers

A Tribute to Our Founder – Natalie Rogers Natalie Katz Rogers was a trailblazing advocate for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), leaving an indelible mark on the community she served. As a founder of Queens Centers for Progress (QCP), she laid the foundation for vital support systems that continue to benefit countless lives. Her unwavering dedication to championing the rights and needs of both children and adults with… Read More

A Walk (Run, Roll) to Remember – QCP’s 2024 Footsteps for Progress

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

QCP’s Evening of Fine Food was a Success!

(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

Meet QCP’s Superstar – Kyrie

“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

Congratulations to our TeamQCP NYC Marathon Runners!

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