(pictured left to right: 2019 Man of the Year, Doug Meyer; Gala Chairman, Franz Gritsch; 2024 Honorees Martin Efron and Esther Lainis; QCP Executive Director, Terri Ross; 2023 Woman of the Year, Abby Parsonnet; and QCP Board of Directors President, Thomas Toscano.) Thank you to all that supported and generously gave to our 2024 Annual Summer Gala. What a memorable night it was! First and foremost, we would like to… Read More
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
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
(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
“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
