Monthly Archives: February 2018

Pay It Forward: KIND, Inc

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Today was a very special day for both Eastnerns Automotive Group and Fox 5 DC alike. The two Pay It Forward partners teamed up to highlight and give back to an amazing non-profit organization doing amazing work in the Maryland community. Unfortunately, every child does not have the luxury of just going in the fridge and grabbing something to eat. Many kids are not as fortunate depending on their parents? financial situation and sometimes even other reasons. A group of dedicated volunteers came up with the idea to help feed the children in Montgomery County, Maryland that do not have enough to eat.

Katheen Sierra moved to Montgomery County from Prince George?s County close to two years ago. Since the move, her family has been struggling to make ends meet due to the cost of living increase. Luckily, the Sierras do receive free lunch at Highland Elementary School like many other families. The problem comes into play when these children are not in school because many of them are in homes with little to no food. However, the local volunteers from the Kids in Need Distributors (KIND) non-profit set out to change that. Jeremy Lichtenstein is a Montgomery County native that started KIND after hearing stories of children sometimes going an entire weekend without food. Both he and his volunteers thought this was unacceptable so every six weeks a group of volunteers go shopping at Costco and deliver food to 25 different schools. The food is packaged and put into students? backpacks on Friday afternoons so they are able to eat during the weekends. Last year, KIND gave over 250,000 meals to 1,700 kids last year.

Although KIND is always seeking new volunteers, Lichtenstein said the biggest thing that they need right now is money to continue buying the food. Fox 5 DC and Easterns Automotive Group joined forces on Good Day DC to pay it forward to the volunteers of KIND for their dedication by feeding them, getting custom t-shirts made, and gifting them with gas cards to help out with travel expenses. Easterns also donated $1,000 to help KIND continue purchasing the food needed for the program.

For more information on how to help Kids In Need Distributors (KIND), click here.

If you know someone in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area that goes above and beyond the call and is worthy of being recognized,?Click Here?to nominate them.

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Throwback Thursday Clip of the Week ? Bradley Beal singing the Easterns jingle

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It?s Thursday! This means it?s time for another Throwback Thursday Clip of the week presented by Easterns Automotive Group. Easterns is the premiere car dealer with 6 stores located conveniently throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia. For this throwback clip, Easterns recruited NBA star Bradley Beal who is shooting guard for the Washington Wizards. Beal was widely accepted by residents of the DMV (DC, Maryland, and Virginia) area when he was drafted by the Wizards. The respect and love began to grow through Beal?s work ethic and skill on the basketball court. With his track record and proven success, it only made sense for Easterns to bring him on board to make an Easterns jingle commercial back in 2014. These jingle commercials give fans and consumers a chance to a chance to see some of their favorite celebrities and professional athletes in a different setting than they are used to. Beal was able to step out of his comfort zone and get into character and have some fun. He really made it his own with the hand gestures and silly movements. That?s what it is all about! We want to congratulate Beal for just playing in and winning his very first NBA All Star Game. He was on Team Lebron which beat Team Curry 148-145. Kudos to you, sir!

Pay It Forward | Giving Back to Children?s Constitution Competition Club in NE DC

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Pay It Forward partners Easterns Automotive Group and Fox 5 DC came together in the beginning of February to help out and highlight a great cause an a person that is doing great things in the community. They decided to Pay It Forward to Erica Sansing who is in charge of the ?We The People? competition club for children at NE D.C?s Kelly Miller Middle School. The purpose of this club is around for schools around Washington D.C. to come together and discuss, and make arguments both for and against the supreme law of the United States. Students are encouraged to participate during their lunch period to prepare for the upcoming competition but are not required. Sansing selflessly gives up her personal lunch time to offer her expertise and spend this time with the children to discuss worldly issues. It?s a great chance for the children to get hands on experience and know what it is like to debate, argue their points, and listen to one another.

Fox 5 DC and Easterns Motors (Easterns Automotive Group) wanted to celebrate Sansing for her hard work. They presented her with a gift card to a spa for her to have some personal time and relax. The two Pay It Forward partners also rewarded her with a subscription to a snack delivery service. She was thrilled to receive this especially with her working during lunchtime. Joel Bassam of Easterns thought it was only right to also recognize the students of the cub as well. Each student was awarded a $200 gift card so they can look their best during the competition. The competition was just held on Februrary 13th at the Hill Center in SE, Washington, DC.

If you know someone in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area that goes above and beyond the call and is worthy of being recognized, Click here to nominate them.

Watch the video to how everything unfolded.



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Tips for Driving in Winter Weather

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** Avoid during treacherous winter storms if possible but if you must travel, proceed with caution.

  • Make sure your car is serviced and ready to go. The best thing to do is make sure your vehicle is in the best possible condition to drive. It is extremely important to check everything under the hood like your battery as well as breaks and tires.
  • Know Your Vehicle. Practice makes perfect. Be sure to spend time with your vehicle ? learn where your hazard lights are in case of an emergency. Get familiar with not only the safety features and breaking system but also how it will handle in various weather conditions. It?s very important to know how vehicle car will respond to bad weather because you are in full control as the driver. The best thing to do is practice is an empty parking lot so you will be ready for the highway.
  • Clean Up. Please be sure to clean off all snow or ice that is on your car. Do not drive your car without cleaning it properly because the debris left on your car can fly off and damage another car or an innocent pedestrian. As a driver, it?s also important to have clear windows and mirrors to see out of.
  • Be Prepared. Make sure your vehicle has the essential items in case of an emergency. It?s very important to always prepare for the worst so you are never left without anything that you need. Be sure your vehicle has an Emergency Winter Driving kit with the following items:
    • Ice Scraper
    • Snow Shovel
    • Jumper Cables
    • Flashlight
    • Flares
    • Blankets
    • First Aid Kit
    • Clothes
    • Cell Phone Charger
    • Bottled Water
    • Snacks
    • Medication (If Needed)
  • Plan Ahead. Know your destination and leave early to allow extra travel time. Winter weather often causes unforeseen delays and traffic. Using a GPS is the best way to provide you with the best route to take and provide information about tolls, accidents, and rest stops along the way.
  • Stay Alert. Drive slowly during bad weather conditions because it is much more difficult to control a fast moving vehicle when the roads are slick. Slowing down your speed can definitely reduce the odds of rear ending someone because you will have plenty of time to stop, if necessary. Do not use cruise control during winter weather because it can cause your vehicle to accelerate when it doesn?t need to. This can lead to serious accidents.
  • Protect Yourself & Your Loved Ones. Always wear your seat beat and ensure that everyone else in your vehicle is doing the same. Make sure all children are positioned correctly in properly in booster and car seats that are properly installed. Children should be dressed warm and should never be left unattended in vehicle during any circumstance. Use the child lock to prevent a child from accidentally escaping the vehicle.
  • Be Smart. Do not text or operate a cell phone while driving a vehicle. Pay attention and obey all signs and speed limits. Watch out for other drivers that may be driving recklessly. Driving requires immense skill and judgment so it is imperative to drive sober without the use of drugs or alcohol. The life you save may be your own.

Throwback Thursday Clip of the Week: Ryan Kerrigan for Eastern Motors

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Easterns fans! Redskins fans! We are back with another Throwback Thursday Clip of the Week. This week, we have a clip from 2016 starring Redskins linebacker and number 91, Ryan Kerrigan. He shot this particular clip as well as a series of others both individually and with the help of his teammates Kirk Cousins and Josh Norman. The overall goal of this clip was for Kerrigan to explain to fans and viewers what hard work means to him pertaining to his football career. With Kerrigan having to endure so much throughout his career, he definitely understands the importance of sacrifice, consistency, and work ethic. This partnership with Kerrigan made sense because Easterns sells cars to the hard working men and women of the DC, Maryland, and Virginia community. These are the folks that can definitely relate to working hard and fighting to achieve what they want! Easterns has 6 stores located conveniently throughout the DMV area ? with a brand new location in Alexandria, Virginia (611 S Pickett St). Please feel free to stop by and visit!