CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN ANNOUNCES MAY SCHEDULE FOR C.A.R.E.S. VAN EVENTS
Congressman Pat Ryan Announces May Schedule for C.A.R.E.S. Van Events
Constituent Advocacy Resources Empowerment Services (C.A.R.E.S.) Van’s May events will bring assistance with federal agencies to communities across NY-18
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Pat Ryan announced the schedule for the May 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 May’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.
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. 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 May is as follows and updates will be provided via social media and email:
SATURDAY, MAY 4:
12:00PM - 4:00PM
2nd Annual Mental Health Awareness Celebration
Railroad Green
Warwick, NY 10990
SATURDAY, MAY 11:
11:00AM - 2:30PM
Orange County Veterans’ Spring Picnic & Resource Fair
Thomas Bull Memorial Park
211 NY-416
Montgomery, NY 12549
TUESDAY, MAY 21:
2:00PM - 5:30PM
Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market
75 North Water Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22:
11:00AM - 2:00PM
Cornwall Farmers’ Market
183 Main Street
Cornwall, NY 12520
SATURDAY, MAY 25:
12:00PM - 5:00PM
Walkway Over the Hudson Mayfest Farmers’ and Makers Market
87 Haviland Road
Highland, NY 12528
WEDNESDAY, MAY 29:
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Dutchess County Office for Aging Senior Picnic
Thomas Boyce Park
6420 State Route 55
Wingdale, NY 12594
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