QCP Children’s Center Delivers a Magical Disney-Themed Carnival for Students and Families

On Thursday, March 20th, the Queens Centers for Progress (QCP) Children’s Center turned into the happiest place in Queens during its Disney-themed carnival—a private, free event exclusively for QCP students and their families. From 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, the building buzzed with laughter and excitement as each classroom transformed into a series of colorful, activity-filled stations inspired by some of Disney’s most beloved characters. Students tossed snowballs, went fishing with… Read More

Rotary Club of North Shore Brings Music and Joy to QCP for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Laughter, music, and dancing filled the auditorium of the Apple Preschool today as the Rotary Club of North Shore hosted a special dance party on March 5th in honor of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Children from the Apple Preschool—Queens Centers for Progress’ (QCP) Children’s Center—enjoyed a lively morning featuring a cultural dance performance by Ms. Jyotika Patel of Jyotika Dance School, made possible by Rotarian Dr. Bhavani Shrivastava. Rotarian Dr.… Read More

29th Annual Evening of Fine Food

QUEENS CENTERS FOR PROGRESS Cordially Invites You to Attend our 29th ANNUAL EVENING OF FINE FOOD in support of adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Queens. TUESDAY – FEBRUARY 25, 2025 Terrace on the Park 52-11 111th Street    |   Corona, NY 11368 5:30PM – VIP Admission 6:30PM – 9:00PM – General Admission   REGISTER FOR EVENT HERE: https://tinyurl.com/25QCPFineFood   About Evening of Fine Food: For 29 years, QCP’s Evening of Fine Food event has provided an informal… Read More

The Jamaica Rotary Club and NYPD Bring Holiday Cheer to Queens Centers for Progress

The holiday season shined a little brighter at Queens Centers for Progress (QCP), thanks to the incredible generosity of the Jamaica Rotary Club, the NYPD 107th Precinct and Patrol Borough Queens South. Together, they carried on a cherished tradition of giving back to the community, providing warm winter gear—hats, scarves, and gloves—for our Bellerose Day Services participants, and delivering toys that lit up the faces of the children at our… Read More

Miles of Impact: Queens Centers for Progress Turns Out for Inspiring Day at the TCS NYC Marathon

Queens Centers for Progress (QCP) had an unforgettable day at this year’s TCS NYC Marathon! We are beyond thrilled to celebrate our incredible team of runners who took on every mile with grit, heart, and a shared purpose. For them, crossing that finish line was not only a powerful achievement but also an inspiring show of support for the children and adults with developmental disabilities who rely on QCP’ services… Read More