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...
United Helpers Honors Staff at Annual Summer Awards Ceremony
OGDENSBURG – Staff from across the United Helpers organization were recently honored as the company hosted its annual Summer Awards Ceremony. “Anyone working for United Helpers does this because they care,” said CEO Todd R. Amo. “Even if you’re not working in direct care, you are helping others every day when you come to work.” While three different awards were handed out, recognizing five different people, Mr. Amo said it’s a shame...
Always Caring Pickleball Tourney Raises Funds for United Helpers
POTSDAM – A Potsdam-based group of pickleball enthusiasts from around St. Lawrence County recently hosted the Always Caring Pickleball Tournament, helping the organization raise more than $10,000. The tournament included more than 60 players from four different divisions battling it out on the courts. A silent auction featuring more than 50 different gift baskets, a 50/50, and a bake sale was also held. Leading up to the event United Helpers secured more...
United Helpers Awards Helen S. Randles Scholarships
OGDENSBURG – A trio of students, one each from Ogdensburg Free Academy, Hammond Central School, and Norwood-Norfolk Central School, were honored with this year’s Helen S. Randles Scholarships. This year’s winners were selected from the largest pool of applicants in recent memory. United Helpers CEO Todd Amo said each of the recipients and their families should be proud. “The three of you, as well as our other applicants, are the future of...
Potsdam Couple Enjoying Transition to Independent Senior Living
CANTON - A pair of retired educators is learning that the transition from owning a home to living in a smaller space doesn’t have to be as difficult as one may think. “We just moved out of our home in Potsdam where we lived for more than 60 years,” said Neil Johnson. “I’m not going to say there hasn’t been a period of adjustment, but everyone here has made it easier...
North Country Pickleball Group Hosting Always Caring Tournament to Benefit United Helpers
POTSDAM – Pickleball, pizza, pastries, and more will be served up on Saturday, June 14th, when the North Country Pickleball Group hosts the Always Caring Mixed-Doubles Pickleball Tournament. Proceeds from this year’s tournament, which includes four division to accommodate different talent levels, will benefit United Helpers. Registration for the tournament is $40 per team, with a discount if your team enters more than one division of play. Food trucks from Italian Affair...
Man Credits Learning to Parachute Jump for Saving His Life
CANTON – The arrival of spring means we’re all spending more time outside and in some instances that involves climbing on ladders, using dangerous tools or even possibly using dangerous tools while climbing on ladders. It was while trimming a tree when Craig Ballard, of Madrid took a fall that could have cost him his life. He said a limb from the tree he was cutting fell and inadvertently kicked the...