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...
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...
Chittenango Couple Enjoying Move to United Helpers Independent Senior Living
Paul and Ruth Coon have been living at United Helpers Independent Senior Living for more than two months. While they said, the decision to downsize from a large house to an apartment was not easy, it is one they are glad they made. From left, Paul, Jasper, and Ruth Coon. CANTON – A couple from Chittenango who have moved to United Helpers Independent Senior Living with their dog Jasper have no...
Cambray Court Apartments Celebrates Grand Reopening with 21 New Housing Units
GOUVERNEUR – In 2017 Gouverneur’s Cambray Housing Corporation celebrated the grand reopening of Cambray Terrace knowing that a renovation project at Cambray Court Apartments was up next. “It’s been a lot of work and a long time coming, but we’re finally here,” said Cambray Housing Corporation President Ronald P. McDougall, who also serves as mayor in the village of Gouverneur. The Cambray Housing Authority, the village of Gouverneur, and United Helpers Management...