Three Honored With Annual Helen S. Randles Scholarships
The winners of this year’s Helen S. Randles Scholarships came from Ogdensburg Free Academy, Heuvelton Central School, and Madrid-Waddington Central School. Three $1,000 scholarships are presented by the Society of the United Helpers each year from funds generated by an endowment created by the late...
Dr. Galen K. Pletcher Honored Posthumously with Emeritus Status
Joining members of the United Helpers Management Company Board of Directors and administrative team at a ceremony honoring the late Dr. Galen Pletcher were Bill and Molly Amaral. Mr. Amaral served on the board with Dr. Pletcher and was among his closest colleagues on the...
Remembering David Margeson
Several members of the Ogdensburg Fire Department recently attended a brief ceremony in memory of David Margeson held at the Spruce Street IRA. The ceremony included the unveiling of two shrubs, appropriately named fire chief arborvitaes, and a small plaque. From left, Ogdensburg City Firefighters...
SOLICITING M/WBE PROPOSALS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION, LAUNDRY SERVICES, AND RELATED SUPPLIES OR MAINTENANCE SERVICES
United Helpers Service Corp, is bidding on a Linen Services contract with the New York State Office of Mental Health (“OMH”). The services will include the transportation of laundry from St. Lawrence PC, a psychiatric facility in Ogdensburg, to United Helpers laundry facility in Ogdensburg...
Denner Honored With Fannie Frank Distinguished Employee Award
United Helpers Rehabilitation and Senior Care Physical Therapy Assistant Chelsie Denner was honored with this year’s Fannie Frank Distinguished Employee Award. Mrs. Denner has been employed by United Helpers since 2019 and has worked in Canton since 2021. Dr. Edward and Mrs. Barbara Gordon created...
United Helpers to be Featured on “The American Dream” Airing April 20 on the Bloomberg Network
OGDENSBURG - Since it first aired in 2018 “The American Dream” has told a national audience the tales of businesses ranging from Fortune 500 companies like Pizza Hut, VistaPrint, and Royal Caribbean, to smaller companies you’ve never heard of, proving that every business has a...
Local Leaders, Mental Health Professionals Celebrate Grand Opening of New United Helpers Behavioral Health Complex
OGDENSBURG - In 2023 United Helpers Behavioral Health programs provided service to more than 1,300 unique people through a variety of offerings that treat people in their homes, at our clinics, in an apartment owned by United Helpers, or even at school. That number has steadily...
Tonya Bassett Honored With Wayne N. Ladouceur Award
OGDENSBURG – A LPN known for her “Always Caring” nature both in and out of the facility has been recognized as the winner of this year’s Wayne N. Ladoucuer Award. Tonya Bassett, of Canton, has been an LPN with the organization for more than 15 years. A...
O’Neil Honored with Emeritus Status
OGDENSBURG – A retired educator from Ogdensburg who dedicated 12 years to service on the United Helpers Management Company Board of Directors was recently granted emeritus status by the organization. Ms. Myrna O’Neil was recently honored with emeritus status by the United Helpers Management Company Board...
Morristown Students Earn Grants for United Helpers
MORRISTOWN — Thanks to the writings of two students at Morristown Central School, United Helpers has earned back-to-back grants from the Northern New York Community Foundation’s Community Spirit Youth Giving Challenge. Scarlett Ritchie was one of 20 students to earn a $500 grant for their chosen...