— By: Councilwoman Theresa Coates Ellis — The City of Manassas Economic Development CARES Act allocated $400,000 funds is available for furloughed, job-seekers and the under-employed at $5,000 per person. Manassas City residents that need help with skills and support can visit CareerWorks / SkillSource (Virginia Career Works Northern Region) at VCWnorthern.com or email Ziyoda Crew CARESjobs@vcwnorthern.com for opportunities with NOVA and other partners. If … Continue reading Updated CARES Act for Unemployed and Under-employed

— By: Theresa Coates Ellis —Wildlife Biologists Kat Coates and Toni Dotterer present their careers as wildlife biologists with amazing images and videos of animals and landscape during their travel to Tanzania. A new career will be presented every second Thursday with “Watch Parties” scheduled on facebook. To connect to our Shadow for a Day network, please contact Theresa@ManassasTogether.com. Continue reading Shadow for a Day | Wildlife Biologists

— By: Theresa Coates Ellis — Our job creation, career building, and mentor connector that we have presented in-person at Centerfuse during the last two years, is now in it’s 3rd year! This year the program will be virtual with an incredible line-up. Wildlife BiologistsBeekeepersBrewerEnvironmental ScientistPark RangerArtist / SculpturerPlus diverse leaders and university students discussing hard conversation topics Look for the “Watch Party” for each … Continue reading 3rd Annual Shadow for a Day Program

–By: Theresa Coates Ellis — It was an escape from the pandemic — or an attempt. I’m sure we all have a story, or a friend or family with a story — but all in all, we have been impacted by this public health crisis. Back in March, I happened to be in Florida with my daughters Alli (and her sidekick pup, Trinity), and Laura … Continue reading Stories from the Pandemic: Straight out of NYC and thrown into Virginia country life.

— By: Theresa Coates Ellis — Continuing my Ice Cream tour of the City of Manassas! After a long day of door knocking, this will be a nice break. If I missed you at the door, or you want to visit Byrd Park, or you just want a treat, come by! Continue reading Ice Cream! Free Treats with Theresa

— As a 30+ year healthcare professional manager and an American Red Cross blood donor, Councilwoman Theresa Coates Ellis was concerned about the lack of appointments available for blood donations during a pandemic. Ellis said, “I contacted the American Red Cross to offer my place of business for a blood drive. After speaking with donor recruiter, I learned that previous scheduled places had cancelled due … Continue reading Councilwoman Theresa Ellis expands Blood Drives during blood shortage

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FAMILIES; it’s going to be a hot day on Saturday, June 27th! Meet Theresa Coates Ellis, your Manassas City Councilwoman and Mayor for 2020 in front of Stonewall Park Pavilion to cool off for free ice cream! Join us! When: Saturday, June 27th, 2020 at 1-2 PM Where: Stonewall Park Pavilion, Stonewall Rd. What to Bring: Your Family!   Support Therese Coates Ellis for Mayor … Continue reading Ice Cream Party

Structure of the judicial system and current process which judges go through in the state of Virginia can be found at the Va. Division of Legislative Services. The court system in Virginia is made up of the following 5 jurisdictionally distinct courts and terms and are appointed by state legislature: Supreme Court,  7 justices for 12 years Court of Appeals, 11 judges for 8 years … Continue reading Virginia Judicial System: Judge terms

Please help us build our Manassas City Spanish-Speaking community team to fight Manassas COVID-19 Hot Spot CDC Working in Manassas to Combat COVID-19 Friends and Neighbors, With 30+ years of healthcare professional management experience, and as your Manassas City Council Member, I am initiating a timely request for help from you, your affiliates and members, to add Spanish-Speaking community members to assist with our City … Continue reading Spanish-Speaking team needed to combat Manassas COVID19