CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN ANNOUNCES C.A.R.E.S. VAN SCHEDULE FOR HUDSON VALLEY HALLOWEEN AND FALL EVENTS
Congressman Pat Ryan Announces C.A.R.E.S. Van Schedule for Hudson Valley Halloween and Fall Events
Ryan’s Constituent Advocacy Resources Empowerment Services (C.A.R.E.S.) Van will bring assistance with federal agencies to Halloween and fall community events across NY-18
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Pat Ryan announced the schedule of Halloween and fall community events that his mobile office, the Constituent Advocacy Resources Empowerment Services (C.A.R.E.S.) Van will visit across the Hudson Valley. 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. The C.A.R.E.S. Van has become a staple at community events and celebrations since its unveiling in June 2023.
“There’s nothing like families and neighbors coming together to celebrate the perfect fall day in the Hudson Valley,” said Congressman Ryan. “I’m proud that the C.A.R.E.S. Van is bringing the direct, one-on-one assistance that Hudson Valley families deserve right to these community events across the Hudson Valley. 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 join my team and neighbors from across the Hudson Valley for these family-friendly celebrations, hope you’ll be at one of the 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.
This summer, Congressman Ryan launched a specialized C.A.R.E.S. Van series that connected Hudson Valley seniors directly with one-on-one assistance from the Social Security Administration, Center for Medicare, and dozens of community partners as well as his team of expert caseworkers who assisted with federal agencies. Over the summer, Ryan also utilized the Van to 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’s Halloween and fall community events is as follows and updates will be provided via social media.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9:
11:00AM - 2:00PM
Human Services Trunk-or-Treat
Kingston Plaza
151 Plaza Road
Kingston, NY 12401
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19:
11:30AM - 1:00PM
Middletown Recreation Pumpkin Party in the Park
Fancher - Davidge Park
130 Lake Avenue
Middletown, NY 10940
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26:
12:00PM - 5:00PM
Walktoberfest Farmers and Makers Market
87 Haviland Road
Highland, NY 12528
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27:
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Town of Poughkeepsie Trunk-or-Treat
Stanley Still Park
80 Jackson Road
Town of Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31:
6:00PM - 8:00PM
City of Newburgh Trunk-or-Treat
Liberty and Grand Streets
Newburgh, NY 12550
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