United Helpers Honors Van Kirk & Carter
Two longtime employees of United Helpers who began their careers as direct support professionals (DSP) were recently honored for excelling in new roles they took on as they moved up the organization’s career ladder. This year’s Behavioral Health Heart Award went to Lisa Van Kirk, of Heuvelton. Ms. Van Kirk began her career 10 years ago as a DSP, also spending time with the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team as a...
Employee Recognition
Each year, United Helpers holds its employee recognition luncheon to honor staff hitting milestones in their tenure with the organization. This year, that luncheon expanded to also include those being honored with other awards. Front row, Christine Crowley (15 years), Joyce Simmons (52 years), Tammie Ethridge (35 years), Helen Paquette (35 years), Angel Carter (Exemplary Professional Service Award), Keshia Barney (Fannie Frank Award); second row, Bonnie Chapin (30 years), Susan...
Queen of Hearts
In “Wonderland,” the Queen of Hearts may be evil, but at United Helpers our Queen of Hearts is anything but. Joyce Simmons of Morristown was honored for 52 years of service at this year’s employee recognition luncheon. In honor of that milestone, Mrs. Simmons was presented with a custom deck of cards, a card for each year of service. From left, Mrs. Simmons accepts the cards from United Helpers CEO...
United Helpers Honors Cameron & Vallance With Margaret R. Spies Awards
The Margaret R. Spies Award honors the finest in direct care across the United Helpers Organization, with both a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and a Direct Support Professional (DSP) being honored each year. This award was created by the family of Mrs. Spies as a way to honor her legacy and say thank you to United Helpers for the care she received while living at the skilled nursing facility in Ogdensburg. Mrs....
United Helpers Receives Donation from Casella’s Annual Golf Tournament
Casella Waste Systems recently held its annual charity golf tournament this year to benefit United Helpers. The tournament, which was held at the Potsdam Town & Country Club raised more than $5,000 for the organization. Accepting the donation from Casella were from left, United Helpers Chief Operating Officer Timothy Parsons, Assistant Director of Corporate Services Jordan Downing-Duke, Casella Territory Sales Representative Helen Sullivan, and United Helpers Director of Buildings...
United Helpers Independent Senior Living Members Celebrate America’s 250th
CANTON – Members from United Helpers Independent Senior Living celebrated Independence Day by participating in the “Ring a Bell for Freedom” initiative, designed to celebrate our country’s 250th birthday. Many of the members purchased commemorative 250th Anniversary Bells from the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce. Those bells, however, did sell out and some members used bells of their own for the occasion. ...
United Helpers Awards Helen S. Randles Scholarships
This year’s Helen S. Randles Scholarship recipients included two future nurses and a future physical therapist, with two winners coming from Harrisville Central School and one winner coming from Lisbon Central School. From left, United Helpers Assistant Director of Corporate Services Jordan Downing-Duke, Violet Atkinson, of Fowler, Avery Chartrand, of Pitciarn, Esther McKeever, of Lisbon and Vice President of Operations Timothy Parsons. Each student will receive a $1,000 scholarship. CANTON –Two...
Casella Makes Donation to United Helpers Foundation
Casella Waste Systems recently made a $1,000 contribution to the United Helpers Foundation. From left, Assistant Director of Corporate Services Jordan Downing-Duke, Chief Operating Officer Timothy Parsons and Local Casella Representative Helen Sullivan. ...
Potsdam Student Uses School Project to Help Area Senior Citizens
Breanna Buffham, a junior at Potsdam High School, used this year’s 20 Time Project to help senior citizens in nursing homes across St. Lawrence County. Helping Ms. Buffham with the project was a team of friends. The group recently visited United Helpers Rehabilitation and Senior Care in Canton, spending some time with the residents, leading to laughter and smiles that spanned across the generations. Front row, from left, Sophia Manor,...
United Helpers Offering Football Fans a Chance to ‘Win Big & Witness History’
OGDENSBURG – Supporters of United Helpers will have a chance to “Win Big & Witness History,” as the organization is preparing to host its third annual Fans’ Choice NFL Ticket Drawing. Tickets for this year’s drawing will go on sale on Monday, June 1. The winner will receive two tickets to the regular season game of their choice. Given that the drawing takes place on NFL opening day, week one games are...