Rep. Ryan’s ‘C.A.R.E.S.’ van returns

Congressman Pat Ryan (D-18) will be bringing his Constituent Advocacy Resources Empowerment Services (C.A.R.E.S.) van to VFW Post 161 at 47-51 Owen Street in Port Jervis from 3 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13.

The van, staffed by caseworkers from the Congressman’s team, provides direct assistance to constituents across the district, distributing information on everything from passports to Social Security to flood recovery assistance.

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 issues with federal agencies, such as the Internal Revenue Service.

“Our veterans made huge sacrifices to protect and serve our nation — we owe them a debt that we can never truly repay. I’m proud that this series of C.A.R.E.S. Van events will deliver the specialized services that veterans need, directly to them, wherever they are in the Hudson Valley,” said Ryan. “As a West Point alum and veteran of two combat tours myself, I’m working every day to deliver the full support and resources our veterans deserve. Whether you need assistance accessing military records, signing up for PACT Act benefits, or just want to come be a part of the Hudson Valley veterans community, hope you’ll join my team at one of the events!”