Queens Centers for Progress

02/27/2026

QCP ends February on a high note, Celebrating Black History Month with QCP's Hall of Heroes! The individuals shone bright, learning about Black History throughout the month and creating a stunning hallway tribute to the trailblazers they discovered. Kudos to them for making a lasting impact!

02/26/2026

Snow may slow the world down, but our residential program doesn’t stop. Everyone is bundled up and on their way.

02/25/2026

Big smiles, bright moments — just another day at QCP’s Children’s Center

02/24/2026

Get ready for the most vibrant, joy-filled 5K in Queens — the Inaugural Footsteps for Progress 5K Color Bash and it’s going to be EPIC! 👟✨

This isn’t your typical road race. Along the course, participants are showered in bursts of safe, colorful powder — turning every step into a celebration of community, inclusion, and pure fun. By the time you get to the finish line? You’re a walking masterpiece. 🎨💥

Not into color? No problem! We offer both a full Color Bash experience and a classic black & white version, so everyone can join in their own way.

And here’s where it gets even better…

💙 Every participant has the opportunity to raise funds in support of the 1,200 children and adults served by Queens Centers for Progress.
🎟️ Fundraise and for every $100 you raise you’ll be entered into a raffle to win TWO First-Class round-trip tickets to anywhere in the U.S. or Canada on Delta Air Lines! ✈️✨

Yes. First class. Anywhere in the U.S. or Canada.

Run. Walk. Roll. Dance your way through. Bring your friends. Form a team. Make it colorful. Make it meaningful.

Let’s turn footsteps into progress — together.

Sunday, April 26, 2026
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
8:00 AM Registration
FREE Kids fun run
Finish Line party

👉 Register now: https://events.elitefeats.com/26footsteps

More exciting details to come!

02/24/2026

📢 Evening of Fine Food is POSTPONED today! 📢

Due to the significant blizzard impacting our region, and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our guests, vendors, honorees, and staff, we have made the decision to reschedule the event.

While we were prepared to move forward, we believe this is the responsible choice to ensure the evening reflects the energy, attendance, and celebration that is expected at our event.

⏰ The new date is: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Terrace on the Park

All tickets will be honored for the new date. We truly hope you will still be able to join us as we celebrate 30 years of Queens’ longest-running food tasting and an incredible community coming together for a great cause.

Thank you for your understanding, your flexibility, and your continued support. We can’t wait to gather—safely and make this milestone year one to remember.

🎟️ You can still purchase tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/FineFood2026

02/24/2026

TRAVEL BACK IN TIME WITH US! See you Thursdays starting 02/26 for scripts, music, ads and fashion of the 1940’s! Culminating in a performance for the community! Thank you for supporting in the community!

02/24/2026

I am pleased to partner with Assembly Member Sam Berger, Assemly Member Nily Rozic 李羅莎, and Senator Leroy Comrie to host an E-Waste, Paper Shredding, and Sheimos Collection event on Sunday, March 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Aron’s Kissena Farms Parking Lot. Residents will be able to dispose of outdated phones, laptops, cords, and other electronics in an environmentally responsible way, bring sensitive documents for secure on-site paper shredding, and drop off worn or damaged Jewish sacred texts for respectful disposal (limited to one box per household, first come, first served).

For more information, please contact the Office of Assembly Member Sam Berger at (718) 969-1508.

02/24/2026

Together, we've achieved remarkable milestones for New Yorkers with I/DD, but our journey's just beginning! Let's keep pushing forward, advocating for the funding, resources, and support our I/DD community and their champions deserve. 🌟

02/24/2026

TELL THE LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY IN THEIR ONE-HOUSE BUDGET BILLS - CLICK BELOW. Advocacy is our most powerful tool for supporting New Yorkers with disabilities, and right now, your voice is needed to shape the SFY 2026-27 State Budget. Many essential programs are currently struggling to keep pace with rising costs and staffing shortages; without adequate state funding, agencies may be forced to reduce the very services that families rely on.

We are calling on our state leaders to prioritize the following investments:
• A 2.7% Medicaid rate increase to help providers keep up with inflation.
• Restored funding for the OPWDD Healthcare Enhancement Program.
• Affordable housing initiatives (S.8676, S.8672, S.8675) specifically for the disability service workforce.
• Increased Child and Dependent Care Credits to support working families.

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02/24/2026

Shining bright, Chelsea! A beacon of excellence in QCP's Jamaica Day Habilitation Program! And a dazzling star in the W***y Wonka Theater Presentation. Always radiating joy and confidence for all to see!

02/23/2026

Flashback moments from QCP's runDisney event! TeamQCP's unwavering dedication inspires us all, running to raise vital funds to uplift lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.