Manassas City Economic Development Authority (EDA) had a special morning meeting Saturday, May 23, 2020 to establish the requirements for a Small Business Relief Fund from a proposed transfer of CARES Act funds. The amount for the Small Business Relief Fund is assumed to be $400,000 but must be approved by Council. As your Councilwoman and EDA liaison, I support the EDA authorized requirements for … Continue reading Manassas City EDA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Fund expands eligibility

As we approach the summer months, many parents are wondering about summer day camps. The main concern is if they will be open and safe for their children. Summer Day Camps follow the same guidance as child day care providers, meaning they follow the guidance listed below: There are critical precautions that child care centers, as well as summer day camps must abide by, some … Continue reading Summer camp operation guidelines

#PrepareTogether for Northern Virginia Phase One: — By: Theresa Coates Ellis — As your Manassas City Council Member, I proposed with Council agreement, for our Community Development, Economic Development, Historic Manassas Inc., to work with our volunteers in Economic Development Authority, and Business Council, to initiate safe social distancing guidelines for retailers and restaurants to reopen in Phase One. Potomac Local News: “Manassas City Councilwoman … Continue reading Preparing for Phase One Together in the City of Manassas

The stimulus checks/payments are still rolling out.  If you have not received one, please check the IRS for the status. You May Need: Your 2019 return, if filed, and Your 2018 return Data is updated once per day overnight, so there’s no need to check back more than once per day. Didn’t file a return in 2018 or 2019? If you have a filing requirement … Continue reading Still no stimulus payment?

National Foster Care month is an initiative of the Children’s Bureau. In an effort to recognize the important network of foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, policy makers and child welfare professionals in the community who help find  permanent homes for children and youth in foster care. The purpose of foster care is to provide support for families going through transition and working to better … Continue reading May is National Foster Care Month

— On, Tuesday, May 19, from 10am-6pm at Stonewall Jackson High School, 8820 Rixlew Lane, Manassas, will be offering free testing for COVID-19 by drive-thru or walk-thru. The testing is sponsored by Prince William Health District, Virginia Department of Health and Mako Medical Laboratories. You will be asked for your name, date of birth, address, phone number and current symptoms. Nasal or oral swabs are … Continue reading Free drive-thru or walk-up COVID-19 Testing

— My community out-reach, Manassas All-Faith Together initiative to connect our houses of faith, worship, and reflection, was started years ago. I have visited many of the wonderful services offered in our City of Manassas and share a network of information with members to assist our community. Our City is a City of Churches.  We are fortunate to have a diverse collection of options available.  … Continue reading Manassas offers many virtual faith-based opportunities

— Manassas City Councilwoman Theresa Coates Ellis proposed for City of Manassas flexible guidelines in place as soon as possible to get businesses up and running again when the Northern Virginia Phase One begins. Council in attendance all agreed with Ellis proposal to prepare together:  I initiated a set of business guidelines for a Manassas rollout mid-April by working with businesses in mixed industries, Economic … Continue reading Ellis proposal: Extend use of outdoor space for a safe Manassas City business rollout