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Manassas, VA – Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care services, a franchisor with over 200 franchise partners and 400 territories nationwide, has grown rapidly in recent years by building a workforce of talented caregivers who create meaningful relationships with their senior care clients. Now, local residents Monteiz and Alicia Dash have opened a new location to serve Prince William and Charles County residents.

Monteiz and Alicia Dash have always had a passion for serving others, and their careers reflect that dedication. Before embarking on a 22-year career in the military, Monteiz worked as a CNA at an assisted living facility, where he developed a deep appreciation for the elderly and their unique needs. His mother, a nurse in assisted living facilities, instilled that passion for caregiving in him, making it almost a family tradition. Alicia also has a background in health care, having worked as a MedTech, where she gained firsthand experience in caring for seniors and grew a strong desire to continue helping others. With over a decade of retail management experience, she also honed her leadership and customer service skills, which she now uses to help build their business. The brand stands apart in the in-home care industry by prioritizing the hiring of active seniors to help their less active counterparts.

“Seniors Helping Seniors® stood out because it’s a niche concept. We don’t just provide care for seniors — we also hire seniors,” said Monteiz. “Many older adults struggle to find employment, and this model allows them to stay active, find purpose, and help their peers. This business lets us help seniors age in place while also giving employment opportunities to those who still want to contribute.”

The demand for in-home care for mature populations continues to grow, with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reporting that nearly 70% of retirees will require some form of long-term care. Seniors Helping Seniors® is expanding in Virginia with its unique care services and approach to caregiver-client matching. This new location in Prince William and Charles County will mark the fifth in the state and will focus on serving the Manassas-Stafford area and Fredericksburg communities.

The Seniors Helping Seniors® franchise stands out from other brands in the elder-care space in part through its commitment to hiring senior caregivers, which provides employment opportunities for seniors and better cultivates meaningful relationships between caregivers and care receivers.

“We’ve become a leader in this industry by prioritizing the best possible care for our seniors, and that means partnering with only the most passionate and hard-working franchisees,” said Seniors Helping Seniors® President Namrata Yocom-Jan. “That’s exactly what we’ve found with the Dashs as new franchisee partners, who are well-equipped to provide unparalleled in-home services to those in need throughout Prince William and Charles County.”

ABOUT SENIORS HELPING SENIORS®:

Seniors Helping Seniors® franchise system was founded by husband-and-wife duo Kiran and Philip Yocom. Kiran, who grew up in India, later worked to advance humanitarian efforts alongside Mother Teresa. After moving to the U.S. in 1995 and marrying her husband Philip, the Yocoms felt called to provide loving care to seniors and to cultivate an exchange of gifts at every generational level. Together, the Yocoms founded Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home services in 1998, opening the brand up to franchising in 2006. With a mission to be the most respected and rewarding home care provider in the U.S., Seniors Helping Seniors® locations stand apart from competitors as the only company that prioritizes hiring active seniors to provide care services to their less-active counterparts. Seniors Helping Seniors® service aligns caregivers and care recipients based on the abilities and needs of both by offering a wide range of care services. Seniors Helping Seniors® network has grown to over 350 territories nationwide and over 180 franchise partners in 37 states. For more information on Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care, visit https://seniorshelpingseniors.com/.

Weekend events in DC, NoVA: Capital Art and Craft Festival, Cirque de Paris, Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony and Taste of Africa.

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VIRGINIA — Spring has officially started, bringing more people outdoors for events this weekend.

The National Cherry Blossom Festival has begun, marking the start of one of D.C.'s busiest visitor seasons. Although peak bloom isn't expected until later in March, there are events to enjoy this weekend like the Opening Ceremony and Blossom Tea Party in D.C. and Pink in the Pool in Arlington. The Tidal Basin Welcome Area and ANA Stage opens on Saturday, and performances are held at select times.

There are various Women's History Month events like Women's Maker Fair in Arlington, The Women's Storytelling Festival in Fairfax and Alexandria Women's History Walk and The Women of Lee-Fendall in Alexandria.

Other notable events this weekend at the Spring Capital Art and Craft Festival in Chantilly, Cirque de Paris in Woodbridge, Taste of Africa in D.C. and NVA Thai Street Food & Cultural Festival in Manassas.

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U.S. Sen. Mark Warner asked officials at the Department of Homeland Security and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement to explain how a U.S. citizen came to be detained and handcuffed in Manassas, Virginia, earlier this month.

Jensy Machado, who says he voted for President Donald Trump, told Telemundo 44 that on March 5, ICE agents blocked in his pickup truck not far from his Manassas home as he headed to work with two other men. He said the agents initially refused to let him show his REAL ID-compliant Virginia driver’s license, proof of his lawful status in the U.S.

“They didn’t ask me for any ID,” he said. “I was telling the officer if I can give an ID, but he said to just keep my hands up and not moving. And then after that, he told me to get out of the car and then he put the handcuffs on me. And then he went to me and said how did I get into this country and if I was waiting for court or do I have any case? And I told him I was an American citizen, and he looked at his other partner, like, you know, smiling, like saying, ‘Can you believe this guy?’ Because he asked the other guy, ‘Do you believe him?’”

Machado said he was uncuffed and released after showing his driver’s license.

Video shows a "Trump 2024" sticker on his truck.

Warner’s letter to federal officials says, “U.S. citizens interacting with ICE who seek to prove their identity with identification or other documents that would assist ICE in determining their identity and immigration status should be permitted to do so.

“In this case, it is clear that the ICE agents misidentified this U.S. citizen, wasting valuable time and resources, and damaging ICE’s public image in the process.”

Machado said that during the traffic stop, the agents said the name of a man they were seeking for a deportation order, someone who had given Machado’s home address.

Machado said he told them that was not his name and he did not know anyone by that name.

In response to News4’s request for information, ICE said the officers engaged Machado to verify his identity based on reasonable suspicion, including a likeness to the description of the target of the removal order.

Warner’s letter follows up with a series of questions:

Warner’s letter says the handling of the incident has raised concerns for the safety of Virginians and law enforcement officers both.

News4 emailed DHS and ICE for comment on Warner’s letter and is awaiting a reply.

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