CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE FOR C.A.R.E.S. VAN EVENTS
Congressman Pat Ryan Announces September Schedule for C.A.R.E.S. Van Events
Constituent Advocacy Resources Empowerment Services (C.A.R.E.S.) Van’s September events will bring assistance with federal agencies to communities across NY-18
KINGSTON, NY – Today, Congressman Pat Ryan announced the schedule of events for his mobile office, the Constituent Advocacy Resources Empowerment Services (C.A.R.E.S.) Van for the month of September. 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 September’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.
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 for the month of September is as follows and updates will be provided via social media:
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10:
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Healthy Orange Farmers' Market
Broadway Green Lot adjacent to 130 Broadway
Newburgh, NY 12550
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12:
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Stanford Town Hall
26 Town Hall Road
Stanfordville, NY 12581
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14:
11:00AM - 4:00PM
9th Annual Moon Festival
517 Neversink Drive
Port Jervis NY 12771
12:00PM - 4:00PM
Mexican and Central American Independence Day Celebration
Liberty Street
Kingston, NY 12401
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16:
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Port Jervis City Hall
20 Hammond Street
Port Jervis, NY 12771
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17:
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Warwick Village Hall
77 Main Street
Warwick, NY 10990
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21:
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Middletown BID Farmers Market
1-31 Union Street
Middletown, NY 10940
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24:
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Healthy Orange Farmers' Market
Broadway Green Lot adjacent to 130 Broadway
Newburgh, NY 12550
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25:
11:00AM - 2:00PM
Cornwall Farmers’ Market
183 Main Street
Cornwall, NY 12520
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26:
11:00AM - 1:00PM
St Simeon II H.D.F.C., Inc.
9 Hilltop Court
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28:
2:00PM - 5:00PM
City of Middletown National Night Out
Fancher-Davidge Park
130 Lake Avenue
Middletown, NY 10940
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