[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 70 (Wednesday, April 26, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E360]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING UNITED HELPERS FOR THEIR 125 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE NORTH 
                                COUNTRY

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 26, 2023

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize United Helpers 
for their 125 years of giving aid to those in need across the North 
Country.
  United Helpers is a non-profit organization that currently provides 
medical, physical, and emotional assistance to over 1,000 North Country 
residents each day. The organization was created in 1898 when 10 women 
banded together to address the major issue of child homelessness in 
their local community. By 1902, the group had incorporated, created a 
constitution, and completed construction on the United Helpers Home 
located in Ogdensburg, New York. While the home was originally built to 
house only indigent youths, it expanded rapidly over the next fifty 
years to house newborns and elderly men and women as well. Throughout 
the twentieth century, United Helpers continued to expand their 
services, reacting to local and national tragedies with a deep desire 
to provide aid to those who find themselves in hopeless situations.
  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. During the great 
Depression, the home saw a drastic influx in those requiring help, and 
During World War II, many of those same residents assisted the war 
effort by sewing bandages, writing supportive notes to soldiers, and 
planting victory gardens. The organization has continued to evolve as 
the needs of the community have shifted, and in 2019, they reorganized 
their services into three branches; rehabilitation & senior care, 
behavioral health & life skills, and independent senior living. Through 
selfless and compassionate acts, United Helpers have left an undeniable 
mark on communities and individuals across the North Country. Their 
organization continues to grow and become ever more successful in their 
mission to contribute necessary and vital services to individuals and 
families in need.
  On behalf of New York's 21st District, I would like to congratulate 
United Helpers on their 125 years of extraordinary service to North 
Country residents, and I would like to thank every community member who 
has supported the organization's mission to help those in need.

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