QCP and similar nonprofit agencies across New York State continue to take part in the advocacy campaign that is pushing for measures that increase wages for direct support professionals and other workers who support individuals with disabilities. QCP has ramped-up their efforts with the participation of individuals at a rally in Times Square underneath a Billboard that was displayed for three weeks. QCP also had state Assemblyman David Weprin visit… Read More

QCP family and friends held a special 90th birthday party on July 27 for Thomas “Tommy” Carretta, one of the agency’s most popular residents. Tommy began attending the QCP workshop in 1981 and later moved into the agency’s Groh Residence in 1984. Tommy, who remains spry, talented and charming, enjoyed celebrating his big day with his family and friends who he has met over the last 35 years. Tommy exemplifies… Read More

Seven QCP team members ran the TCS New York City Marathon on Nov. 6, each with the goal of raising $5,000 to support QCP programs and services. QCP runners included Thomas Murray, who ran the marathon for the third consecutive year, and Jennifer Lawrence, communications director for New York State Industries for the Disabled who ran her third straight New York City Marathon for QCP. Also on the QCP marathon… Read More

Nearly 400 golfers hit the links across three golf courses for the 20th Annual QCP/Home Depot Golf Outing this fall. The event, which took place under sunny skies at North Hills Country Club, Plandome Golf Club, and Sands Point Golf Club, raised more than $1 million for Queens Centers for Progress’ programs. The proceeds will support children and adults with developmental disabilities, helping to provide adaptive equipment to better serve… Read More

A group of Jamaica Day Habilitation Program participants learned how to play tennis last spring, thanks to generous grants from the Eastern Adult Tennis Foundation and the United States Tennis Association (USTA). Tennis pros at Point Set Indoor Racquet Club in Oceanside, N.Y., and Alley Pond Tennis Center in Queens Village, N.Y., taught new players the basics of the game, including forehand and backhand shots and how to serve. The… Read More