Thomas McCoy can’t exactly remember how long he’s worked at the QCP Clinic (“Give or take seventeen years, I think…”), but he’s absolutely sure about the benefits to QCP individuals: “It’s a chance to help people, to treat individuals with respect.” And, this past March, Thomas received recognition for his dedicated service from Queens Borough President Melinda Katz when she presented him with an award from (it’s a long title,… Read More

Bayside’s website home page says it: Volunteering. Good for you. Good for your city. Use your time, passion, skills and willingness to help to address New York City’s most pressing needs. And, we’re happy to report that Bayside’s students have taken that advice to heart. Bayside High School has consistently, year after year, supported TeamQCP by being front and center at our Cheer Zone in Long Island City. This past year, despite the… Read More

Ed Charles, renowned Major League baseball third baseman, member of the Kansas City Athletics and the “Miracle Mets”, passed away at his home in East Elmhurst on March 15 at the age of 84. Mr. Charles was a long-standing supporter of Queens Centers For Progress, making it a point to attend our annual galas, and often donated his baseball memorabilia to help raise funds for the agency. Mr. Charles was… Read More

     This year’s Evening Of Fine Food was the largest ever for QCP. More than four hundred guests at Terrace On The Park enjoyed samplings from more than fifty of Queens best restaurants. This year, QCP had two Chefs Of The Year, Scott Molina, President of Resorts World NYC, and Maria Odysseos of Investors Bank. Also on hand to liven up the event was e.l.f. Cosmetics, who set up… Read More