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...
Clarkson Occupational Therapy Students Team Up with United Helpers for Fall Prevention Program
CANTON, NY –Occupational Therapy students from Clarkson University have teamed up with United Helpers Independent Senior Living to introduce a fall prevention program. According to the National Safety Council, falls are the leading cause of injuries amongst people 65 and older, with one in four reporting at least one fall each year. The program began with a fall prevention presentation a few weeks ago and concluded last week when students returned to...
INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING OPEN HOUSE – FRIDAY, JUNE 13th
CANTON, NY –United Helpers Independent Senior Living in Canton, NY, will hold an open house on Friday, June 13th, from 1-3 pm. If you or a loved one is thinking about retirement living, you owe it to yourself to call United Helpers Independent Senior Living today to schedule your tour time. Staff will be on hand to provide scheduled tours, and refreshments will be served. Retirement living means something different to...
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...