Help with federal programs coming Sept. 18

Staff from the office of Congressional Representative Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez will be in the DeBriae room in Cathlamet on Wednesday September 18 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. These folks can help with the federal government issues concerning veterans, Social Security, IRS, applying for federal grants, and more. Come take advantage of these opportunities for help in solving problems. “My bipartisan team is working each day to directly assist folks across Southwest Washington with federal agencies, whether it’s recovering Social Security checks, tax refunds, or veterans benefits you’re owed,” said Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez. This is open to anyone in our county. In less than two years, her assistance has already recovered more than $2 million owed to 1437 constituents owed to them by federal agencies, including more than $182,000 from the VA, $591,000 from the Social Security Administration, and $852,000 from the IRS. Her staff help was invaluable last winter in applying for a National Endowments for the Humanities grant for the Julia Butler Hansen House.

These mobile office hours happen in every county in Washington’s Third Congressional District where Marie doesn’t have a district office, as a part of her commitment to ensure every community can access her services. If you want to receive updates about future office hours you can follow Rep. Gluesenkamp-Perez on Facebook, X, Instagram, or Threads or subscribe to her newsletter. Those not able to make it to these mobile office meetings can always reach out online, by phone at (360) 695-6292, or in person at the Congresswoman’s Vancouver or Kelso offices. As for why make this effort, herself a rural small business owner said, “Our services shouldn’t be any less accessible because of where you live – I appreciate everyone who has taken the time to stop by, and I’ll keep working to ensure we can reach more of our rural communities.”