Monticello, NY – Thanks to State funding and the approval of the Sullivan County Legislature, the County’s veterans now have access to a brand new van.
“Our Veterans Van began transporting vets to local medical appointments on May 8,” said Veterans Service Agency (VSA) Director Stephen Walsh. “Owned and maintained by the County’s Transportation Department, this vehicle replaces an aging van previously operated by the Sullivan County Veterans Coalition – who still remain a key partner.”
The 2023 Chrysler Pacifica was purchased through a $50,000 grant from the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, secured by former NYS Senator Jen Metzger.
“The Legislature seeks to ensure every veteran is properly served in Sullivan County, and this van is another step toward that goal,” noted District 6 Legislator Luis Alvarez, who chairs the Legislature’s Veterans Committee. “No vet should miss a healthcare appointment for lack of transportation. This van and this County will make sure of that.”
“We’re privileged to make the lives of our veterans easier, considering how much they sacrificed for us,” said Community Resources Commissioner Laura Quigley, whose Division encompasses both the VSA and the Transportation Department. “Director of Transportation Ruthann Hayden is intent on making this a smooth process for all veterans, and we look forward to providing a safe, reliable, no-cost way for them to get where they need to be. I also encourage them to explore the many other ways their County can assist both them and their loved ones.”
To schedule a trip, please call the VSA at 845-807-0233.
