CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN ANNOUNCES AUGUST SCHEDULE FOR C.A.R.E.S. VAN EVENTS
Congressman Pat Ryan Announces August Schedule for C.A.R.E.S. Van Events
Constituent Advocacy Resources Empowerment Services (C.A.R.E.S.) Van’s August events will bring assistance with federal agencies to communities across NY-18
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Pat Ryan announced the schedule for the August events for his mobile office, the Constituent Advocacy Resources Empowerment Services (C.A.R.E.S.) Van. Congressman Ryan’s C.A.R.E.S. Van, staffed by his team of highly-trained caseworkers, brings direct assistance with federal agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the IRS, and more to Hudson Valley families right in their own community
“Everyone deserves the assistance they need right where they’re at,” said Congressman Ryan. “My team goes that extra mile to cut through bureaucratic red tape and get Hudson Valley families the benefits they’ve earned with the C.A.R.E.S. Van. If you need help navigating anything from IRS returns to Social Security, or just want to talk with my team, hope you’ll join one of August’s events!”
Congressman Ryan’s C.A.R.E.S. Van assists constituents of NY-18 in accessing earned benefits, such as Veterans’ Affairs benefits and Social Security, federal grant funding, passports and visas, immigration and naturalization services, and resolving issues with federal agencies, such as the Internal Revenue Service.
Last week, Congressman Ryan announced a specialized C.A.R.E.S. Van series that will connect Hudson Valley seniors directly with one-on-one assistance with Social Security, Medicare, and more and include representatives from the Social Security Administration, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and other community partners. The schedule for his Social Security and Medicare C.A.R.E.S. Van series can be found here.
Last month, Congressman Ryan announced a series of C.A.R.E.S. Van events specifically for veterans occurring throughout the summer. The event series will deliver help with veterans services and federal agencies like assistance accessing Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, requesting military medical records, obtaining lost military awards, and more directly to veterans at veterans service organizations (VSOs) throughout the Hudson Valley.
In March, the C.A.R.E.S. Van completed its first district tour, visiting every one of the 82 cities, towns, and villages in NY-18 in under 10 months. During the first district tour, the Van reached over 1,500 constituents and logged 3,341 miles to bring assistance directly to Hudson Valley families where they are at. The Van has been critical in assisting Ryan’s team in securing nearly $24 million in casework assistance for NY-18 constituents.
In November, the C.A.R.E.S. Van was utilized to bring assistance from the Social Security Administration back to Ulster County for a one-day senior resource fair organized by Congressman Ryan’s Office. The Van also made multiple stops at veterans service organizations in every county of NY-18 during Congressman Ryan’s Veterans Week of Action, for events that delivered specialized assistance directly to Hudson Valley veterans and honored their service.
Congressman Ryan mobilized the C.A.R.E.S. Van to assemble a coalition of community partners to deliver flood recovery resources during on-site events in communities impacted by last July’s devastating flooding.
The C.A.R.E.S. Van has also been used by Congressman Ryan to partner with other offices and organizations, such as the New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds, for specialty events.
Congressman Ryan has prioritized increasing the responsiveness and accessibility of these services. The C.A.R.E.S Van will visit every municipality in the district over the course of the next year, ensuring that every constituent has direct and easy access to vital federal services.
The schedule for the C.A.R.E.S. Van for the month of August is as follows and updates will be provided via social media and email:
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7:
11:00AM - 2:00PM
Cornwall Farmers’ Market
183 Main Street
Cornwall, NY 12520
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8:
2:00PM - 6:00PM
Arlington Farmers’ Market
Vassar College Alumnae Lawn
Raymond Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10:
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Newburgh Farmers’ Market
Safe Harbors Green
97 Broadway
Newburgh, NY 12550
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13:
3:00PM - 6:00PM
VFW Post 161 - Port Jervis, NY
47-51 Owen Street
Port Jervis, NY 12771
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14:
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Dutchess County Office for Aging Senior Picnic
Stitzel Field
10-14 Lincoln Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
11:00AM - 4:00PM
National Health Center Week
29 North Hamilton Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15:
2:00PM - 5:00PM
Dutchess County Veterans Service
1335 US-44 Suite 2
Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17:
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Middletown BID Farmers Market
1-31 Union Street
Middletown, NY 10940
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Farm Day at the Pine Bush Library
223-227 Maple Avenue
Pine Bush, NY 12566
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20:
2:00PM - 5:30PM
Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market
75 North Water Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21:
11:00AM - 2:00PM
Cornwall Farmers’ Market
183 Main Street
Cornwall, NY 12520
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22:
2:00PM - 6:00PM
Vassar College Alumnae Lawn
Raymond Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24:
9:00AM - 2:00PM
Hyde Park Farmers’ Market
4390 Route 9
Hyde Park, NY 12538
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28:
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Dutchess County Office for Aging Senior Picnic
Freedom Park
212 Skidmore Road
Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
THURSDAY, AUGUST 29:
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Marlborough Community Center
1520 Route 9W
Marlboro, NY 12542
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