Footsteps for Progress Walk Makes Great Strides Raising $32,000 for QCP Participants Queens Centers for Progress held its Annual Footsteps for Progress Walk on April 16 where over 200 friends — old and new — put on their walking shoes and set out for a 5-mile route that began at the QCP Center (81-15 164th Street in Jamaica), headed to Kissena Park, and then back to QCP. The event ended… Read More
The Queens Council on Developmental Disabilities (QCDD) held its Annual Legislative Breakfast inside a packed Student Union at Queens College on March 4 where local legislators discussed issues pertaining to the needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Many of QCP’s dedicated staff attended the informative event, including Josie Davide, Assistant Director of Day Services. “There were about 300 people in attendance,” Davide said. “It’s always a wonderful event… Read More
Team QCP Excels in Half NYC Marathon; Journeys Back Into Full NYC Marathon Congratulations to QCP’s Half Marathon Champs Despite a very cold and blustery day, Team QCP completed the 13.1-mile 2016 United Airlines Half Marathon on March 21st raising more than $8,500 for QCP’s programs and services. Congratulations to Team QCP, who consisted of runners Michael and Christina Ambrosino, Michael DeSena, Siobhan Grant, Ellen Hoo, Micheal Nicholson, Wendy Phaff… Read More
Grand preparations are underway for QCP’s Annual Gala taking place on Tuesday, June 21 at Terrace on the Park in Flushing Meadows Corona Park at 7 p.m. Hundreds of guests are expected to gather for an evening of fun, music, networking, a continuous dinner buffet and an open bar. Guest Emcee Lisa Mateo of PIX-11 News will help QCP create a celebratory atmosphere as we celebrate the array of services… Read More
Queens Centers for Progress has great opportunities for individuals seeking a fulfilling career in human services — whether you have experience, or you are a college student, or new to this industry and want to gain experience — QCP is the place to be. “We have 38 Direct Support openings in various shifts within the Queens area,” said Michelle Jenkins, Assistant Director of Human Resources at QCP. “Positions are available… Read More
