The Jamaica Rotary Club held a scrumptious barbecue for Bellerose Day Habilitation and Residential Program participants on June 7. The culinary pleasures were cooked by New York City Police officers from Queens South. Adding poignancy to the day, trees were planted on the Bellerose campus to honor Jamaica Rotary Club members who have passed away.

QCP mourns the loss of Helen M. Marshall, who passed away on March 4, 2017, at age 87. Marshall, an avid supporter and friend of QCP, served three terms as borough president starting in 2001. Marshall will be remembered as a champion of many great causes and for her heartfelt concern for the individuals and families served by QCP.

QCP recently won an important battle for higher wages on behalf of Direct Care Workers as it played an active role in the #bFair2DirectCare campaign. Thanks to everyone who supported the effort to convince legislators and government to add money to the budget for direct care workers. Now looming is the possibility of Medicaid cuts that could affect millions of people across the country. In May, a bill was passed… Read More

Not only did the event at Terrace on the Park in Flushing Meadows Corona Park raise approximately $73,000, but it honored three local business leaders for their loyalty to the QCP mission and was an opportunity to thank Charles Houston for his 36 years of service to the nonprofit. With  Narmeen  Choudhury,  reporter,  PIX11  News,  as  the  Gala  emcee,  175 guests enjoyed music, dining, and networking. The funds they raised… Read More

Employees  of  QCP  immerse  themselves  in  meaningful  work  every  day, promoting the independence and community integration of individuals with developmental disabilities. Our  employment  opportunities  include  Direct  Support  Assistants,  Client Coordinators,  Residential  Supervisor,  Direct  Support  Specialist,  Medicaid Service  Supervisor,  Q.A.   Assistant,  LPN,  RN,  and  Maintenance  &  Adaptive Equipment Carpenter. Employees receive an excellent benefits package: 23 vacation days, 12 paid holidays,  12  sick/personal  leave,  floating  holidays,  full  medical  and  dental,… Read More