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Visit our website: www.queenscp.org Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/QueensCP

ANNUAL REPORT

2016-17

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PRESIDENT Michael J. Macaluso

VICE PRESIDENTS Joseph A. Cristiano, Esq. Leonard T. D’Amico Hon. David Elliot Hon. Tarek M. Zeid

ACTIVE PAST PRESIDENTS Hon. George E. Berger John J. Governale Hon. Natalie Katz Rogers Jack M. Weinstein, Esq.

SECRETARY Patricia Coulaz

TREASURER Richard Marmon-Halm

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Gerald J. Caliendo Raymond Chan Anthony S. Cosentino Hon. Raymond J. Irrera James Kilkenny Margaret MacPherson William D. Martin Josephine Miele Margaret Zarzana-Vitale

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Terri Ross

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Beatriz V. Haley

DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES

Nancy Glass

DIRECTOR OF ADULT SERVICES

Edward T. Weiss

DIRECTOR OF MSC & CLINICAL SERVICES

Marisa Fojas, LCSW

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Maryann McAleer

DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Angela Pionegro

DIRECTOR OF BELLEROSE DAY SERVICES

Geraldine Feretic

DIRECTOR OF 164TH ST. DAY SERVICES

Josie Davide

DIRECTOR OF VOCATIONAL SERVICES

Kate Valli

DIRECTOR OF QUALITY IMPROVEMENT & SYSTEMS INTEGRATION

Ellen J. Arocho

QCP Adult Center 81-15 164th Street

Jamaica, NY 11432

Tel. 718-380-3000

Fax 718-380-0483

QCP Bellerose Center 249-16 Grand

Central Parkway Bellerose, NY 11426

Tel. 718-279-9404

Fax 718-423-1404

QCP Children's Center 82-25 164th Street

Jamaica, NY 11432

Tel. 718-374-0002

Fax 718-380-3214

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CIRCLE OF FRIENDS—$100-$999

Mr. Ryan Meyers Ms. Christina Roussos

Ms. Josephine A. Miele Ms. Susan Rubino

Ms. Gloria Morales Ms. Doris Scarangello

Mr. James Morgan Mr. James Scavone

Ms. Ann Mullaly Ms. Susan V. Schmidberger

Mr. Thomas Murray Mr. William Seelig

Ms. Barbara Murray Mr. Chip Seelig

Dr. David A. Naegele, D.M.D. Ms. Camilla J. Shah

Ms. Karen A. Nassauer Mr. Ray Shalley

Ms. Laura Newbern Mr. George Sherer

Mr. Ralph Newcomb Mr. Timothy Sikorski

Ms. Bonnie Ng Ms. Regina Sikorski

Mrs. Patricia O 'Toole Mr. Charles Silver

Mr. Harold J. O'Brien Mr. Don Singer

Mrs. Elaine Olin Mr. Scott Solomon

Ms. Diana O'Neill Ms. Patricia Steggerda

Mr. Aris Papamichael Ms. Latifa V. Stephens

Ms. Wendy Phaff Mr. Christopher Swanson

Mr. Jean Bernard Poulard Ms. Louise Treanor

Mr. Richard Power Ms. Nancy Valley

Mr. John Power Mr. Marcelo Viteri

Ms. Kathy Powers Mr. John Wagner

Mr. Chamaiporn Puiam Ms. Christine Waindle

Mr. Edwin Rahfield Mr. Matthew J. Walters

ROBERT REGAN Mr. Jack Weinstein

Cedric Reignier Mr. Fred Wetzel

Dawn Reilly Mr. Joshua M. Wieder

Ms. Ruth Reinecke Mr. James Williams

Mr. Carl J. Reyes Ms. Patricia Williams

Ms. Susan Ribino Mr. Mike Williams

Ms. Erica Rodriguez Mr. Bernard Williams

Ms. Natalie Rogers Mr. Dennis Williams

Mr. Gabriel Romero Mr. Edward Woehling

Ms. Rosanel Rosario Mr. Kevin Wong

Ms. Terri Ross Mr. David Zaza

Mr. Charlie Zulick

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CIRCLE OF FRIENDS—$100-$999

Mr Thomas Cavagnero Mr. Matthew Hickey

Ms. Jessica Cavagnero Mr. Alrick Hickson

Mr. Andrew Clarke Mr. Victor Hochgreb

Mr. Robert Corti Ms. Ellen Hoo

Mr. Anthony Cosentino Mr. Douglas Houston

Ms. Patricia Coulaz Mr. E. Charles Houston

Ms. Amy Craig Ms. Constance D. Huebner

Ms. Marlo D. Cruz Pagan Ms. Rosemarie Ilardi

Mr. James DeVito Mr. & Mrs. John Janocha

Ms. Rhonda Diener Mr. Mick Kane

Ms. Christina Donnellan Ms. Amanda Kearney

Ms. Laura Easley Ms. Mary Keating

Mr. Charles Eisenhardt Mr. Dan Kirchoff

Mr. Richard Eisenzopf Ms. Maureen Kirchoff

Ms. Carmen Estela & Mark Cohen Mrs. Kathleen Kotitschke

Ms. Kathleen Fallon Mr. Michael Lambrecht

Ms. Carole Flot Mr. Scott Lancet

Ms. Eileen Fontanetta Mr. Ed Langone

DR. M Richard Fragala Ms. Kim Law

Mr. Michael Fry Ms. Jennifer Lawrence

Mr. Mordecai Fuchs Mrs. Valerie E. Lewandowski

Ms. Josephine Gailing Mr. Marc Lewert

Mr. Albert Galatan Ms. Christine Livathinos

Ms. Sharon Ganz Mrs. Margaret MacPherson

Ms. Yanick Georges Ms. Barbara J. Major

Ms. Nadia Ghanie Ms. Jennifer Maloney

Ms. Nancy Glass Mr. Morris Mansfield

Mr. Sean Gogerty Mr. Nick Marcantonio

Mr. Michael Goldbas Mr. Anthony Mark

Mr. & Mrs. John Governale Mr. Bill Martin

Mr. David Graham Mr. Patrick Matthews

Mr. Jay Greenbaum Ms. Maryann McAleer

Ms. Beatriz Haley Ms. Lyndee McCallum

Ms. Kathy Harten Ms. Colleen McCrann

Ms. Jean Hatton Mr. Frank McKenna

Ms. Lorraine Heaney Mr. Peter McMenamin

Ms. Cindy Heller Ms. Jennifer Merritt

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A MESSAGE FROM

THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR And

BOARD PRESIDENT

Embracing Change

Benjamin Franklin said that “When you’re

finished changing, you’re finished!” 2017 has certainly been a year of transition

for Queens Centers for Progress. Charlie

Houston, our beloved Executive Director, retired and I assumed

his position. We promoted several key leaders and welcomed

new staff. We continue to be inspired by those who came before

us, and by the wonderful staff who give of themselves every

day with grace and selflessness. The culture of caring at QCP

continues to promote individuality and independence for each

person we support. This new year promises to be full of challenges for the entire field

as well as for QCP. OPWDD has shared its Transition Plan, laying

the foundation for Managed Care for most of our programs and

services. We are faced with threats to the Affordable Care Act

and to Medicaid, our primary funding source. Medicaid Service

Coordination, the lifeline for many with developmental disabilities

and their families, will become Care Coordination, operated by a

new company.

We’re not sure what these changes will

mean for us, but with change comes

opportunity. Even as we face new

challenges, our values remain the same.

We will continue to support and advocate

for people with developmental disabilities

and their families, promoting lifelong

opportunities and empowering people to

lead productive lives.

Terri Ross, Executive Director

Michael J. Macaluso, Board President

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CHILDREN’S

SERVICES

Early Childhood Direction Center

Apple Tree Nursery School

Universal Pre-Kindergarten

APPLE Pre-School

Family Support Projects

Equipment Loan Program

ADULT SERVICES Article 16 Clinic

Day Habilitation

Residential Services

Community Connections Seniors Program

CareerPrep Program

Community Pre-Voc

Supported Employment

Transition Program

Service Coordination

Family Support

Residential Habilitation

SERVICES

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CIRCLE OF FRIENDS—$100-$999

Allied Motor Sales Co Royal Waste Services

American Maintenance Societa Di Polizzi Generosa Di NY

Astoria Bank Structural Engineering

Athenica Environmental Sunrise Counseling Center

BDO United Plant—Local 175

C & S Pharmacy Consultants Wexler Associates Structural Eng.

Camelot Print & Copy Ms. Ashley Aberbach

Cesspool Man Mr. Gordon Aberbach

Chief Fire Contractors Co, Inc. Mrs. Victoria Agron

Connective Strategies LLC Dr. Mitchell Alevy

Eugene & Estelle Ferkauf Found. Mr Gus Alimaras

Farrell Fritz Mr. Michael Aloise

First Central Savings Bank Ms. Beth Altmann

Hillcrest Jewish Center Ms. Lisa Atkinson

IMA Engineering, P.C. Ms. Andrea Atwell

Jackson Lewis LLP Ms. Rita Ayers

Jenny Flores Expediting Ms. Elizabeth Bacharach

JFK ROTARY Ms. Carmen Bal

Laurino & Laurino Mr. John J. Barbieri

Law Offices Of Donna Furey Ms. Laurie Barth

Long Island Employee Benefits Mr. George E. Berger

Lovetro Family Ms. Ruth Bitterlin

Mattone Group Management Ms. Elizabeth Bonaventura

Meltzer Accounting Mr. John Bougiamas

MG Engineering D.P.C. Ms. Mary Williams Bremer

Michael J. Macaluso & Associates Ms. Rosemarie Brennan

Minuteman Press Of Bellerose Patricia Brix

Montrose Surveying Co. LLp Stephen Brix

New Direction Janitorial Inc. Mrs. Dona Brown

NFP Productions Ms. Clare E. Browne

Phillips Brokerage, Inc. Mr. James Burns

Premium Bag Mr. Harvey Cain

QATAR Airways Ms. Estela Cambell

Rampulla Associates Mr. Michael Cappellano

Raymond Irrera & Associates Ms. Rachel Carson

ROSENTHAL & ROSENTHAL Ms. Alyssa Catjakis

Mr. Robert Cavagnero

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SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS $1000 -$4999

ABC-SPAX Peabody Sales & Service

Aluf Plastics/API Industries Peak Products Manufacturing

Ambrosino Construction Corp. Ratner Family Foundation

AMR Electrical Contracting Ray-Block Stationery

Aramex New York Ltd. Raymond Chan Architects

College Meat Center SARA - NY Council

Dime Community Bank Schlage Lock Company

Edge Plastics Schneps Publications, Inc.

Flushing Rotary Sideris Kefalas Engineers

Formula Motorsports SJS Construction

Frank J. Quatela Architect Snokist

Genting NY-Resorts World St. John's University

George E. Berger & Associates Stinchcomb Nursery Service

Home Dynamix Superstud Building Products

Hopewell Nursery, Inc. Tarek M. Zeid/ JMV Associates

Insurance Auto Auctions The Plant Group, Inc.

Irwin Siegel Agency Total Care RX/World's Fair

J.F.A. Insurance Brokerage Vallo Transportation

Jamaica Rotary Club Woodgrain Distribution

JMV Architect PLLC Zetlin & De Chiara

John Bowne High School Mr. Vincenzo Armano

Koeppel Auto Group Mr. Joe Cristiano

Lebanon Seabord, Inc. Mr. Teddy J. Eid

Leonard J. Strandberg Ms. Donna Furey

Macaluso Realty Mr. Richard Gess

Mechanical Heating Supply Mr. Christopher J. Hodnik

Melito Construction Corp. Mr. James Kilkenny

Mendocino Forest Products Ms. Cecelia Reilly

Mr T Carting Mr. James Rowland

Municipal Credit Union Ms. Veronica Y. Tsang

New Yorker Bagels Mrs. Barbara Wiener

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Queens Centers for Progress is committed to providing person-centered services and supports to children and adults who have developmental disabilities. The goal of these services and supports is to promote independence, community involvement, and quality of life.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Queens Centers for Progress will: 1. Provide individually-designed services which will maximize: - independent decision-making capabilities, - integration into community life, - daily living, educational, and work-related skills. 2. Advocate for the rights and entitlements of persons with

developmental disabilities. Demonstrate our commitment to these rights by always treating those who use our services, and their families, with dignity and respect. 3. Engage in community outreach and public education to further

awareness of the agency’s services, and the positive role played by persons with developmental disabilities.

4. Establish relationships with community and governmental organizations involved with services to people with developmental disabilities.

5. Attract, train, and retain staff who are committed to providing services of consistently high quality, who are compensated fairly for their work, and who are treated with respect.

6. Operate the agency in a manner which demonstrates adherence to high ethical standards and assures financial stability, and thereby protect the ongoing ability to carry out the agency’s Mission.

MISSION STATEMENT

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QCP continues to be a major employer in Queens with about 600 staff.

881 families were assisted through the Early Childhood Direction Center (ECDC) in securing evaluation/services for their children. 45 workshops were provided to over 240 families and 950 professionals.

This year Team QCP raised over $40,000 for QCP’s programs.

The Children’s Center served over 110 children including over 20 students in inclusionary classes.

35 children were “adopted” by QCP staff and a few families received gifts including furniture and clothing from generous community donors including the Garden City Public School staff during the holidays to bring more joy to the families.

590 individuals received ongoing Medicaid Service Coordination.

180 persons with developmental disabilities continued to be employed through Supported Employment. One of them received the “Employee of the Month” Award from Aramax—congratulations Danny!

Individuals from QCP’s Day Services Program volunteered in the community at SNAP, North Shore Animal League, local churches, schools, bakeries, retreat houses and libraries. This helps promote job readiness skills.

Individuals with severe developmental disabilities participated in community activities including the YMCA gym, a running club, and Zumba classes.

This year the Eastern Adult Tennis Foundation continued their support of QCP’s Day Services Tennis Program.

Community Pre-Voc continues to help individuals take the next step in obtaining employment by volunteering in 18 community sites.

248 families have benefited from our “Family First” program which permitted funding for respite, medical, and equipment needs in times of crisis.

In our Article 16 Clinic: 1,427 visits were rendered. 99 individuals received free clinical evaluations under the Family Support Grant. 33 individuals were evaluated and approved for Medicaid Service Coordination.

QCP’s Family Support Services-Non-Medicaid Case Management served 98 individuals and families secure Medicaid eligibility and get referrals to OPWDD services and other services.

QCP’s Article 16 Clinic at Bellerose continues to provide access to clinical services including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech, Psychology and Nursing.

QCP attended the CP State Conference in Albany celebrating Phillipa Hartwell, recipient of the Robert Schonhorn Direct Service Professional Award. Staff from all programs collaborated in an agency presentation, “IMAGINE QCP.”

25 individuals participated in weekly track workouts with Achilles International’s Queens Chapter and the St. John’s Women’s Track Team.

QCP continued to support the State’s efforts in the #bFair2DirectCare Advocacy Campaign to support measures to increase wages for direct support professionals.

Just the Facts…..

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Merola Tile Sakrete-Oldcastle Retail Group

Metro One Loss Prevention Set Up Group

Milwaukee Electric Tool Seventh Generation

Minka LIghting, Inc. Sika Corporation

Mint-X Corporation Solar City

Mitsubishi Electric Cooling/Heating Southwire

Mr. Patricia Dillon Spectrum Brands/United Industries

MS International, Inc. Stanley Black And Decker

Mutual Of America Stone Innovation

New York Community Bancorp Stone Systems Of New Jersey

Niagara Bottling LLC Taraca Pacific, Inc.

Oatey The Clorox Company

Opal Construction The Gorilla Glue Company

Owens Corning The Home Depot Foundation

Penn Fabricators The Sandra Atlas Bass+Edythe & Sol Atlas Fund

Philips Lighting The Scotts Company

Pratt Industries Thomas & Betts

Prime Source Building Products Toter

Procter And Gamble Trex Company

Quikrete Companies TTI-Rigid/Ryobi

Rain Soft United States Gypsum

Retail Construction & Singage Universal Forest Products, Inc.

Rheem Water Heating US Installation Group

RJB Contracting West Chester Protective Gear

Roca Management WGB Group

Roxul, Inc. YellaWood

RSI Home Products

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QCP APPRECIATES OUR FINANCIAL SUPPORTERS FOR HELPING TO MAKE OUR MISSION POSSIBLE

GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS $5000 & UP

3M Construction/Home Impr. Eco Clean Solutions/Green Gobbler

A.J. Perri Plumbing Emerson Electric/White-Rodgers

AAF Flanders Corporation Energex Corporation

Acuity Brands Lighting Feather River Doors

Alexandria Moulding Fiberon LLC

American Carpet South Fluidmaster

Andersen Corporation Frost King

Andersen Windows, Inc. GAF

Ardell Sales & Consulting Gallagher Benefit Services

B & G Electrical Gerald Caliendo Architects, PC

B. B. & S Treated Lumber Glidden Paint/PPG Industries

Barrette Gorilla Ladders / Tricam

Behr Paint Corporation GP Enterprises Co./General Pump

Bel Air Lighting HGA Quest

Bell Nursery USA, LLC Home Brands Inc. / Sheds USA

Berry Global Homewerks Worldwide, LLC

Biewer Lumber Husky / LF Products

Chamberlain ICS Service Company

Chervon North America Ivy Acres, Inc.

Classic Home And Garden J.D. Irving, Limited

Clopay Building Products JELD-WEN Home Center Group

Coca Cola Enterprises Karnak Corporation

Colgate-Palmolive Company King Of Fans, Inc.

Convenience Products King Tops Sales, Inc

Cordelia Lighting, Inc. Klein Tools, Inc.

Cromwell Growers, Inc. Kurt Weiss Greenhouses

Crown Bolt Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.

CTS Cement/Rapid Set Lex Construction

D & F Development Group Liberty Hardware

Dalton Enterprises Lutron Electronics Co. Inc.

Danco Makita USA, Inc.

DAP, Inc. Marwood Ltd

Dart Seasonal Products MasterLock

Design Solutions Internat'l Mayne Construction

Distinctive Window Treatments MD Building Products

Easy Home Organization Mfg. MerchSource Corp.

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Summary of Revenue and Expenses Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017

Support & Revenue

Public Support

Contributions $ 27,376

Special events 1,017,054

Government grants 403,840

Total Public Support 1,448,270 4.02%

Program Revenue 34,585,092 95.97%

Interest Income 21,841 0.01

TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE 36,055,203 100%

Expenses

Clinical & coordination services 2,894,096 8.1

Adult day services 9,560,375 26.7

Vocational services 3,216,857 9.0

Residential services 11,149,608 31.1

Children's Center services 5,876,990 16.4

Program Services 32,697,926 91.3

Management and general 2,817,273 7.9

Fundraising 270,124 0.8

Supporting Services 3,087,397 8.7

TOTAL EXPENSES 35,785,323 100%

Change in Net Assets from Operations 269,880

Assets 20,320,165

Liabilities -8,564,469

Net Assets 11,755,696

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DURING THIS YEAR…..

QCP’s 21st Annual Golf Outing was an amazing success this year! With nearly 400 golfers and four courses, the event raised over $1 million for QCP’s programs. With special thanks to our sponsor, The Home Depot.

This year the QCP’s Children’s Center decorated their wheelchairs for an inspiring “Halloween Parade!”

Team QCP raised over $40,000 during this year’s runs! Way to go Team QCP!

This year QCP was honored to have Phillipa Hartwell receive the CP of NYS Robert Schonhorn Direct Support Professional of the Year Award. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

This year QCP's Pre-Voc Community Program helped to build a park at The Samuel Field Y with Ka-Boom! What incredible community integration!

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DURING THIS YEAR…..

QCP continued to partner with St. John’s University and Achilles Interna-tional Queens for training and track events at their Jamaica Campus. Run Erica!

QCP’s Bellerose Day Services and Children’s Center enjoyed visits from Santa and Frosty this year compliments of The Jamaica Rotary Club and NYPD.

QCP honored 67 staff at the Years of Service Ceremony this year. The theme was “Everyday Heroes.” This is Leroy, who has been with QCP for 20 years! Congratulations to all honorees.

This year QCP and CP of NYS celebrated the lifetime achievements of Natalie Rogers, QCP’s co-founder and active board member. We are so fortunate to have this amazing lady on QCP’s Board of Directors.

DURING THIS YEAR…..