CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN CONTINUES TO DELIVER DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS, ANNOUNCES SUMMER C.A.R.E.S. VAN SERIES FOR VETERANS SERVICES

July 9, 2024

Congressman Pat Ryan Continues to Deliver Direct Assistance to Veterans, Announces Summer C.A.R.E.S. Van Series for Veterans Services

Series builds on Ryan’s consistent dedication to connecting veterans and military families directly with resources and services

Ryan’s Constituent Advocacy Resources Empowerment Services (C.A.R.E.S.) Van brings assistance with federal agencies to communities across NY-18

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Pat Ryan announced the launch of a series of events to deliver direct assistance to Hudson Valley veterans with his Constituent Advocacy Resources Empowerment Services (C.A.R.E.S.) Van. The event series will take place over the months of July and August and will bring veterans services and assistance with federal agencies directly to Hudson Valley veterans at Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) across NY-18. Ryan’s C.A.R.E.S. Van is staffed by his team of skilled caseworkers, including staff with veterans and military expertise. The new series builds on Ryan’s consistent dedication to connecting veterans and military families directly with resources and assistance and his record of fighting for the benefits that veterans earned.

“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 Congressman Pat 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!”

Congressman Pat Ryan is the first West Point graduate to represent the Academy in Congress and is an Army veteran of two combat tours in Iraq. Ryan has fought to ensure that veterans, service members, and military families can easily access the benefits that they’ve earned. Ryan has previously utilized his C.A.R.E.S. Van to deliver direct assistance to veterans during his Veterans Week of Action in November 2023. This spring, Ryan brought together over 35 organizations, government offices, and community partners from across the Hudson Valley for an all-in-one Veterans and Military Families Resource Fair. After pushing for months for a partnership between VA and the Department of Defense (DoD), earlier this year, Ryan announced that Hudson Valley veterans will now be able to access expanded healthcare services at Keller Army Community Hospital at West Point. Earlier this year, Ryan also delivered $1 million in federal funds for the Rumshock Veterans Foundation to build ten homes for unhoused veterans in Orange County as part of its Veterans Village Project.

Congressman Ryan is a member of the House Armed Services Committee. Ryan has spearheaded legislation that expands benefits and improves quality of life for veterans, servicemembers, and military families, including introducing the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2023, the Expanding Home Loans for Guard and Reservists Act, and the Never Forgotten Korean War POW Act. Ryan has also championed legislation that protects reproductive freedom for women veterans and service members, including by cosponsoring the Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act and the Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act.

The schedule for the Veterans C.A.R.E.S. Van Series for the summer is as follows and updates will be provided via social media and email:

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10:

3:00PM - 5:00PM

Dutchess County Veterans Service

1335 US-44 Suite 2

Pleasant Valley, NY 12569

THURSDAY, JULY 11:

9:00AM - 1:00PM

Ulster County Veteran Services Agency

5 Development Ct

Kingston, NY 12401

TUESDAY, JULY 16:

3:00PM - 6:00PM

VFW Post 161 - Port Jervis, NY

47-51 Owen St

Port Jervis, NY 12771

TUESDAY, AUGUST 13: