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...
18-Year Veteran Honored With Fannie Frank Distinguished Employee Award
Holding a picture of his beloved grandmother, Dr. Edward Gordon calls the Fannie Frank Distinguished Employee Award presentation “one of my favorite things each year.” This year, Dr. Gordon presented the award to United Helpers Rehabilitation and Senior Care Maintenance Coordinator Keshia Barney, of Hermon. Front row, from left, United Helpers Vice President of Operations Timothy Parsons, Rehabilitation and Senior Care Assistant Administrator Alysha Troiano; second row, Dr Gordon, Ms....
United Helpers Celebrates Opening of 1898 Room
United Helpers Celebrates Opening of 1898 Room The United Helpers marketing team celebrated the grand opening of the 1898 Room earlier this week. The project, which includes photos and artifacts from more than 125 years of United Helpers history was curated and designed by Eileen Carnes, a junior at St. Lawrence University, who spent the summer working at United Helpers as part of the SLU PIC internship program. From left, Marketing...
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...