Martinchek Honored with Fannie Frank Distinguished Employee Award
CANTON – When the newly appointed United Helpers Rehabilitation and Senior Care Activities Director was promoted to her new position, she knew exactly who she wanted to step into her old role as Activities Leader – this year’s Fannie Frank Distinguished Employee Award winner Lauren Martinchek. Ms. Martinchek, of Canton, began her career with United Helpers in 2017 as a task aide before becoming a CNA and then transitioning into a...
UH Rocks Fundraiser Bringing Entertainment to You
OGDENSBURG – Bands and musicians like Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, Creed, Shania Twain, Rod Stewart, and Chicago are all traveling to Upstate New York for shows this summer and if you’re the lucky winner of our UH Rocks ticket drawing, you could be enjoying the show from one of the best seats in the house. The winner of this drawing will receive a $500 Ticketmaster gift card. Not a fan of...
United Helpers Helps Two Local Women Start the New Year at Home
Thanks to a short-term rehabilitation stay at United Helpers Rehabilitation and Senior Care in Canton, Elizabeth Ayer was able to enjoy the holidays at home and ring in the New Year from the comforts of her own home. CANTON – A stay at United Helpers Rehabilitation and Senior Care helped two local women regain the strength they needed to return home for the holidays and the start of the new year. Elizabeth...
Chittenango Couple Enjoying Move to United Helpers Independent Senior Living
Paul and Ruth Coon have been living at United Helpers Independent Senior Living for more than two months. While they said, the decision to downsize from a large house to an apartment was not easy, it is one they are glad they made. From left, Paul, Jasper, and Ruth Coon. CANTON – A couple from Chittenango who have moved to United Helpers Independent Senior Living with their dog Jasper have no...
Cambray Court Apartments Celebrates Grand Reopening with 21 New Housing Units
GOUVERNEUR – In 2017 Gouverneur’s Cambray Housing Corporation celebrated the grand reopening of Cambray Terrace knowing that a renovation project at Cambray Court Apartments was up next. “It’s been a lot of work and a long time coming, but we’re finally here,” said Cambray Housing Corporation President Ronald P. McDougall, who also serves as mayor in the village of Gouverneur. The Cambray Housing Authority, the village of Gouverneur, and United Helpers Management...
Casella Waste Systems Helps Provide Thanksgiving Dinner for 10 United Helpers Clients and their families
Thanks to a donation from Casella Waste Services of 10, $25 gift cards to Save-A-Lot, 10 clients receiving services from United Helpers will receive a boost when it comes to providing Thanksgiving dinner for their families. The gift certificates may be used to purchase a turkey or ham. Funds remaining on the gift certificates may be used to help provide sides for the meal. These certificates are not valid for...
Denesha Honored With Harry E. King Award
OGDENSBURG – One of the longest-tenured volunteers in the history of the United Helpers organization was honored at this year’s annual meeting with the Harry E. King Award, an award named for another long-time volunteer of the organization. For only the third time in the award’s history, the Harry E. King Award was presented. Susan Denesha of Dekalb Junction received the honor at this year’s annual meeting. Mrs. Denesha has been...