It was a winning combination from the start. St. John’s University Women’s Track & Field Team  partnered  with  QCP  and  Achilles International  Queens  Chapter  to  lend  their athletic  prowess  for  a  new  purpose.  The team  trained  25  individuals  from  QCP’s Bellerose and  Jamaica  Day  Hab  programs over  six  weeks. As Day  Hab  individuals worked  out  with  Achilles and  St.  John’s athletes,  they  developed  new  skills  and  a profound  sense  of … Read More

On September 7, 2017, QCP held its 21st Annual Golf Outing, generously sponsored by The Home Depot and its vendors for the 21st consecutive year. This year’s event was QCP’s highest grossing to date, raising more than $1 million to enhance the nonprofit’s programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Approximately 130 sponsors contributed to the fun-filled event, while 450 golfers swung for a wonderful cause. During the evening… Read More

Accolades were well deserved on May 11 during the Second Annual QCP Champions Awards presented by Margaret MacPherson, President of the Family Association. Ten individuals were honored for noteworthy accomplishments in their programs, home and residential settings, and in the community. Congratulations to our 2017 Champions!

More than 350 supporters attended an “Evening of Fine Food” on February 28. Celebrity Taste Makers served as co-host for the benefit at Terrace on the Park in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park that raised over $50,000. Lisa Mateo, anchor of PIX-11 News and Host of Celebrity Taste Makers, was a special guest at the festivities. The fundraiser honored Brian Rooney, Regional Vice President of Mutual of America, also an event sponsor;… Read More

Thanks and gratitude were in abundance on June 2 as QCP held a Community Pre-Voc Recognition Luncheon. More than 100 people attended in honor of the volunteer work sites that give individuals an opportunity to gain valuable work experiences. Community Pre-Voc provides organizations with reliable applicants who volunteer at their sites and develop employment readiness skills. Companies interested in participating in the Community Pre-Voc program may find more information at… Read More