A triple treat was had by all as Queens Centers for Progress recently hosted its Evening of Fine Food Event that included delectable dishes from area restaurants, wine tasting and casino table fun at Terrace on the Park in Flushing. The mood was one of excitement and enthusiasm as over 300 people gathered to celebrate and honor five exemplary community members as the Event’s “Chefs of the Year.” Honored for… Read More

Queens Centers for Progress’ Annual Footsteps for Progress Walk is taking place on Saturday, April 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Footsteps for Progress is a 5-mile Walk from the QCP Center (81-15 164th Street in Jamaica) to Kissena Park, around the park and back to QCP. WPIX Reporter Narmeen Chodhury will be the MC for the Walk as well as host the brunch taking place immediately following the… Read More

Thomas and Walter met 48 years ago at QCP and today are closer than brothers. The two met as teenagers while attending the pre-vocational program and immediately hit it off. Walter and Thomas would remain friends over the years but it wasn’t until they moved into QCP’s Jackson Heights residence on the same day 13 years ago when their bond really formed. Walter has truly taken his friend under his… Read More

A heartfelt “thank you” goes out to community members, organizations and businesses that generously give their time and donations throughout the year for benefit of the children and families at QCP. The year has been inspiring as QCP received donations of turkeys, toys and clothing from so many giving people. The holidays were brighter as The Jamaica Rotary Club donated 250 toys to QCP’s children. It was made even more… Read More

Joe Wong, Director of Maintenance, recently retired after spending 37 years at QCP. “Joe spent a lifetime working at QCP where he put his heart and soul into the organization,” said QCP Executive Director Charles Houston. “He truly believed in the work that QCP is doing and did everything possible to make the work environment pleasant.” Joe, an avid photographer, plans on spending time enjoying his hobby and says –… Read More