CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN ANNOUNCES JULY SCHEDULE FOR C.A.R.E.S. VAN EVENTS
Congressman Pat Ryan Announces July Schedule for C.A.R.E.S. Van Events
Constituent Advocacy Resources Empowerment Services (C.A.R.E.S.) Van’s July events will bring assistance with federal agencies to communities across NY-18
July schedule builds on summer veterans services C.A.R.E.S. Van event series announced earlier this week
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Pat Ryan announced the schedule for the July events for his mobile office, the Constituent Advocacy Resources Empowerment Services (C.A.R.E.S.) Van. The Van, staffed by highly-trained caseworkers from the Congressman’s team, provides direct assistance to constituents across NY-18 – ensuring people can access everything from help with passports to Social Security benefits to flood recovery assistance 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 July’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.
Days ago, 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 July is as follows and updates will be provided via social media and email:
THURSDAY, JULY 11:
9:00AM - 1:00PM
Ulster County Veteran Services Agency
5 Development Court
Kingston, NY 12401
TUESDAY, JULY 16:
3:00PM - 6:00PM
VFW Post 161 - Port Jervis, NY
47-51 Owen Street
Port Jervis, NY 12771
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17:
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Dutchess County Office for Aging Senior Picnic
Stissing Mountain High School
2829 Church Street
Pine Plains, NY 12567
THURSDAY, JULY 18:
2:00PM - 6:00PM
Arlington Farmers’ Market
Vassar College Alumnae Lawn
Raymond Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
SATURDAY, JULY 20:
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Middletown BID Farmers Market
1-31 Union Street
Middletown, NY 10940
SUNDAY, JULY 21:
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Village of Rhinebeck Community Table
61 E Market Street
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24:
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Dutchess County Office for Aging Senior Picnic
Robinson Lane Park
95 Robinson Lane
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
SATURDAY, JULY 27:
9:00AM - 2:00PM
Hyde Park Farmers’ Market
4390 Route 9
Hyde Park, NY 12538
TUESDAY, JULY 30:
2:00PM - 5:30PM
Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market
75 North Water Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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