Discover Your Next Chapter at United Helpers Independent Senior Living
Join Us for an Open House Event Friday, October 10th, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CANTON – Are you considering a vibrant, independent lifestyle that offers both freedom and community? United Helpers Independent Senior Living invites you to explore what could be your perfect new home at our upcoming open house event. This is your opportunity to experience firsthand the welcoming atmosphere, modern amenities, and supportive community that make United...
Potsdam Woman Making New Friends (and maybe new art) at United Helpers Independent Senior Living
Ellen Burns sits inside her apartment next to her “dog” Buddy. Mrs. Burns said the dog was a gift from her husband, after she said she wanted to get another dog, following the loss of their pet. “I don’t have to take him out, he never barks and he’ll be with me until I’m gone,” she said. CANTON – Sitting in an apartment decorated by her own paintings, Ellen Burns said...
Former WWE Star Teegan Nox Entered into Fan’s Choice NFL Ticket Drawing
Former WWE star Teegan Nox, who now wrestles under the name Nixon Newell drops her ticket for the Fan’s Choice NFL Ticket Drawing into the United Helpers prize wheel. Tickets for the drawing are available through Sept 2nd, and one lucky winner will receive two tickets, valued at up to $500, to the NFL regular season game of their choice. Tickets may be purchased through the giving tab at unitedhelpers.org...
United Helpers Hosting Second Annual ‘Fan’s Choice’ NFL Football Drawing
Last year, Elaina Rumble and her son Ben enjoyed a Buffalo Bills game at Highmark Stadium courtesy of United Helpers. Elaina was the winner of the first Fan’s Choice NFL Ticket Drawing and watched the Bills triumph over the Miami Dolphins. Tickets for this year’s drawing may be purchased through the giving tab at unitedhelpers.org starting on Friday, July 18. The drawing will be held on Thursday, Sept. 4. Ticket...
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...
EV Charging Stations Now Open at United Helpers RiverLedge Campus
Six Level II charging stations were recently installed at United Helpers RiverLedge Campus. Sparx Construction and General Contracting completed the work for this project. The stations were paid for using $22,550 in grant funding from National Grid. They are available for use by members of the public, as well as United Helpers employees for a rate of 35 cents per kilowatt hour. OGDENSBURG – Thanks to a grant of more than...
Fund Created to Increase Career Development Opportunities for Direct Care Staff
Assistant Director of Corporate Services Jordan Downing-Duke presents Licensed Master Social Worker Misty R. Thomas with a certificate from Charlene’s Fund. Each recipient of assistance from this fund will be presented with a certificate, which also includes a picture of Charlene Hall, for whom the fund is named. From left, Mrs. Downing-Duke, Ms. Thomas, and Lead Social Worker Daniel Knight. OGDENSBURG – For more than 40 years Charlene Hall received care...
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 Ms. Randles. Front row, from left, scholarship recipients Clara Cole of Ogdensburg and Erica Bates of Madrid; second row, Scholarship Committee members Diana Dancause, Darlene...
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 board. From left, Molly and Bill Amaral look on as Helen Pletcher points to the memorial brick bearing her husband's name. OGDENSBURG – For nearly 10...