United Adult Ministries represents the culmination of a tradition of service originating in 1916 Brooklyn. Moved by their faith, eight Presbyterian women began caring for twelve mothers widowed by World War I. Their work led to the purchase in 1955 of a Syosset mansion which became the United Presbyterian Residence (UPR). By the early 1990's, UPR had grown to serve nearly 700 residents on a 33-acre campus.

In the early 1970's, the UPR board began looking for a place to provide housing to seniors who could live independently. The Bowne Street site was purchased and in 1974, work on Flushing House began; the first residents moved in during 1975. Flushing House is today recognized as an innovator and pioneer -- one of the first to offer independent living for older adults coupled with on-premises supportive services.

In 1983, the UPR board established a second service line, United Lifeline, a personal emergency response service providing reassurance and peace of mind to seniors living alone in the Long Island and New York City areas.

1994 marked another milestone – UPR was sold to Winthrop University Hospital. Our board reorganized as United Presbyterian & Reformed Adult Ministries (UPRAM), to continue operating Flushing House and United Lifeline.

In November of 2000, UPRAM established a third service line, United Home Services, providing adults 55 and older, as well as disabled individuals, with home maintenance services to enhance independence and their ability to remain living at home.

In 2001 our board shortened UPRAM to United Adult Ministries -- a new name for the new millennium! United Home Services, United Lifeline and Flushing House, are all not-for-profit operations sponsored by United Adult Ministries (UAM). All are focused on a powerful goal -- Expanding Horizons For Older Adults. The UAM mission statement -- United Adult Ministries offers older adults hope, through expanding opportunities and practical services, to live confidently in today's world.