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Congressman Pat Ryan's C.A.R.E.S. van is scheduled to visit the Saugerties Public Library and the Woodstock Public Library today (January 16). The van will be at Saugerties from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at Woodstock from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The mobile office, known as the Constituent Advocacy Resources Empowerment Services (C.A.R.E.S.) Van, is staffed by trained caseworkers who provide assistance with federal agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and the IRS.
The C.A.R.E.S. van is part of Congressman Ryan's effort to deliver direct assistance to constituents in the 18th Congressional District, which includes parts of Ulster and Dutchess counties and all of Orange County. Congressman Ryan stated, "Whether you are worried about finding new health care coverage, need help tracking down a long overdue tax return, or have questions about receiving your federal benefits, my team is all-hands-on-deck to help however we can."
The van will also make stops in Pine Plains, Millerton, Middletown, and Goshen later this month. The C.A.R.E.S. van has been a valuable resource for many, helping constituents resolve issues with federal programs and securing over $40 million in casework assistance for the district.