Developmental Disability Awareness Month

QCP Part of National Movement To Honor Those with Developmental Disabilities Queens Centers for Progress recognized National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March with a heart-felt video celebrating our individuals, as well as the 230,000 New Yorkers who have a developmental disability. For more than 66 years, QCP has worked to help people with disabilities live independent and fulfilling lives. “We honor our staff, our individuals, our families and ALL… Read More

2016 Footsteps for Progress Walk

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

Evening of Fine Food 2016

Evening of Fine Food Mixes Feast, Fun & Friends Over 300 guests joined Queens Centers for Progress for another successful event featuring gourmet food, wine and casino fun at its annual Evening of Fine Food on February 23 at Terrace on the Park, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. An elaborate Silent Auction also spiced up the event, which offered many wonderful items and delicious gift baskets. The event was a celebration of… Read More

Action Needed!

A Message From Charles Houston, Executive Director The Governor has initiated increases in the N.Y. State minimum wage for fast food workers and State employees. Provider groups across New York State have communicated to the Governor’s office and the Division of the Budget how devastating it would be to agencies like QCP if we did not receive funding to increase the wages we pay to our Direct Support and other… Read More

QCP Featured in Queens Public Television Special

Queens Public Television (QPTV) Recently aired this 30 minute program about QCP and our services. QCP would like to thank QPTV for the opportunity to have our agency spotlighted in this manner. Click here to see the program or see the flyer below for airtimes and channels. Queens Centers For Progress – Making A Difference from Queens Public Television on Vimeo.