WASHINGTON D.C. – A local organization dedicated to offering senior care in St. Lawrence County was recently recognized in Washington, D.C.
Congresswoman Elise M. Stefanik recently thanked United Helpers for their 125 years of service while speaking on the floor of Congress.
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize United Helpers for their 125 years of giving aid to those in need across the North Country,” she said on Wednesday, April 26. Less than a week later a bound copy of her remarks were presented to representatives from United Helpers.
“While we certainly don’t work in health care for the purpose of seeking recognition, 125 years is an impressive milestone, and it’s nice to be acknowledged on a stage such as this,” said United Helpers Chief Operating Office Stacey Cannizzo. “This isn’t a group of employees being recognized, this is anyone who has ever worked for or supported United Helpers being recognized.”
The presentation was made on Monday by Constituent Liaison Joanne McClusky, with Marketing Manager Jordan Downing-Duke accepting the document on behalf of United Helpers.
During her time speaking about United Helpers on the floor of Congress, Mrs. Stefanik touched on several aspects of the organization’s history, as well as its growth.
“For over a century, the organization has provided care for those who were impacted by unprecedented times and has always sought to provide value to their community in any way possible,” she said. “Their organization continues to grow and become even more successful in their mission to contribute necessary and vital services to individuals and families in need.”
Today those services include mental health services at clinics in Canton and Ogdensburg, in-home care coordination services for people across St. Lawrence County, physical and occupational therapy, independent senior living, assisted living, skilled nursing, dementia care, home health care, care for people with developmental…
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