CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN LAUNCHES SECOND C.A.R.E.S. VAN DISTRICT TOUR
Congressman Pat Ryan Launches Second C.A.R.E.S. Van District Tour
Constituent Advocacy Resources Empowerment Services (C.A.R.E.S.) Van’s April events will bring assistance with federal agencies to communities across NY-18
Ryan recently celebrated the C.A.R.E.S. Van’s completion of its first district tour after visiting every city and town in NY-18
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Pat Ryan launched his Constituent Advocacy Resources Empowerment Services (C.A.R.E.S.) Van’s second district tour, announcing the Van’s April schedule of events. 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. In March, Ryan drove the C.A.R.E.S. Van to the final stops of its first district tour - in under 10 months, the C.A.R.E.S. Van visited every one of the 82 cities, towns, and villages in NY-18. Ryan’s office will partner with the office of Assemblymember Didi Barrett to bring assistance with state and federal-level agencies to events on April 10th at the Stanford and Clinton town halls.
“I’m proud of what we accomplished in the C.A.R.E.S. Van’s first district tour - bringing direct relief to thousands of folks in every one of the 82 towns in NY-18,” said Congressman Ryan. “But that was just the beginning, I’m thrilled that we’re going to cut through the red tape and help even more Hudson Valley families in round two. If you need assistance or want to discuss Hudson Valley priorities, I hope you’ll join one of April’s events!”
“My office is pleased to partner with Congressman Pat Ryan to bring our constituent services team to the towns of Stanford and Clinton,” said Assemblymember Didi Barrett. “Whether you need assistance with your unemployment benefits, help applying for the STAR rebate program, or need assistance interfacing with a state agency, my staff is here to help you!”
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 April is as follows and updates will be provided via social media and email:
Wednesday, April 10th - with the office of Assemblymember Didi Barrett
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Stanford Town Hall
26 Town Hall Road
Stanfordville, NY 12581
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Clinton Town Hall
1215 Centre Road
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Tuesday, April 16th
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Greenwood Lake Village Hall
18 Church Street
Greenwood Lake, NY 10925
1:00PM - 3:00PM
New Windsor Town Hall
555 Union Avenue
New Windsor, NY 12553
Tuesday, April 23rd
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Warwick Town Hall
132 Kings Highway
Warwick, NY 10990
Thursday, April 25th
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Lloyd Town Hall
12 Church Street
Highland, NY 12528
1:00PM - 2:00PM
First Presbyterian Church
98 West St
Marlboro, NY 12542
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