Happy Holidays Washington Redskins fans! We thought it would be a great time to share a new edition of Redskins Rides with you all. For this segment, Donnell is giving fans a close look at a custom Redskins ride that he calls his own. He is the proud owner of a Dodge Avenger sedan that has been completely modified to match the Redskins colors. The color of the car is exact burgundy of the Redskins official colors. The car is complete with Redskins decals and stickers in various parts of the vehicle. The four Redskins fags in the back of the car really take his ride up a notch. Donnell?s favorite player is the late Sean Taylor who just recently celebrated 11 year death anniversary. Taylor was a staple player for the Redskins and Donnell chose to celebrate him by adding Taylor?s picture on the back windows to help people remember him and keep his legacy alive. Once you step inside the vehicle, you will see Redskins seat covers as well. Some might argue that it?s a bit too much but Donnell is a huge hit in his neighborhood and wherever he goes. We are so appreciative of him taking the time to come down to Redskins Park in Ashburn, Virginia and show off his ride. Please stay tuned for more Redskins Rides in DC, Maryland, and Virginia community. Easterns and the Washington Redskins got you covered! #HTTR
Monthly Archives: November 2018
Pay It Forward: Chillum Youth Project
We hope you all are enjoying this beautiful holiday season. The holidays are truly about giving and putting smiles of everyone you encounter. Easterns Automotive Group teamed up with Fox 5 DC for yet another amazing Pay It Forward segment.? A man by the name of Joseph Emmerich started the Chillum Youth Project back in 1967.? The non-profit specializes in assisting young-at-risk children of low income families in Chillum, Maryland and DC surrounding areas.? He created this program due to the increased gang violence and poverty.? He wanted children growing up to have an equal opportunity to succeed in life.? The program is designed to help kids to well and school and stay out of trouble.? Emmerich also works hard to provide the children with different experiences like museums, tours, and theatres so they can see that their possibilities are endless.
Joan Mendoza was a member of the Chillum Youth Program and credits all of his success to Emmerich.? Mendoza was in the hospital very ill with phenomena when Emmerich stepped in with the funds to get him the proper healthcare.? Mendoza is now actively working to help his own community through law enforcement.
Joel Bassam of Easterns Automotive Group teamed up with Fox 5 DC to pay it forward to Chillum Youth Project by giving them a $2,000 check to help fund their efforts. He also gifted them a $500 Pizza Hut gift card for the children to enjoy.? To learn more about the Chillum Youth Project and how you can help, please 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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Road to a Better Community ? City Dogs Rescue
Happy Holidays to all! Easterns Automotive Group and WUSA 9 teamed up for a very special edition of Road to a Better Community.? For this segment, they found an awesome Washington D.C. based non-profit organization that specializes in helping animals.? City Dogs Rescue rescues both adoptable cats and dogs that are in overcrowded and high-kill shelters.? The resources are very limited in these types of settings.? The overall goal and mission of City Dogs Rescue is to find permanent loving homes in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia metro area for these animals to enjoy a happy and healthy life.? As a non-profit foundation, they rely on help from volunteers and donations to help care for the animals before they get adopted.? Being a dog lover himself, Joel Bassam of Easterns Automotive Group just knew that Easterns had to get involved in some way.? Easterns Automotive Group donated $2,500 to help with their expenses.? If you would like to learn more about City Dogs Rescue and how you can either volunteer or donate, please click here.
Pay It Forward: Nourish Now helps feed the needy through food recovery
Happy Holidays everyone! This is a very special time of year because loved ones are able gather and celebrate with good times and of course great food.? However, not everyone is able to have the same experience based on their financial status.? Fox 5 DC and Easterns Automotive Group teamed up with an incredible nonprofit called Nourish Now that works actively to feed those less fortunate in Montgomery County, Maryland.? They supply approximately 700 families with a five day supply of food each week.? Brett Meyers founded Nourish Now after being the manager of a fast food restaurant.? He saw so much food go to waste that could have gone to people that really needed it.? Many people do not even know that that there is about 133 billion pounds of food wasted in the United States each year while there are people starving.? Thanks to Meyers, his nonprofit is able to help change this statistic and work to end hunger through food recovery.
With Thanksgiving upon us, Nourish Now is working with their volunteers to pack up food for the holidays.? Each Thanksgiving, they feed over 1,000 in the area.?? Nourish Now is able make this happen with the help of over 150 different restaurants, catering companies, and grocery stores.? Easterns Automotive Group and Fox 5 DC got word of all the hard work that Mayers and his team are doing and decided to do their part.? Easterns donated about 75 30-pound turkeys and dozens of pumpkin pies to go with the Thanksgiving meals they are preparing to send out.? Please click here to learn more about Nourish Now and how you can either volunteer or donate.? Being in the car business for over 30 years, Eastern Motors understands the importance of giving back and helping the amazing people of the DMV community that has continued to support them in return.
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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Redskins Rides’ Lyle’s 1964 – Ford Mustang Convertible
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Lyle gives Washington Redskins fan a personal tour of his 1964 ? Mustang Convertible
We?re back with another edition of Redskins Rides! It?s a great week because the Washington Redskins are still leading the NFC East at number one. Easterns Automotive Group (Eastern Motors) had the pleasure of meeting up with skins fan, Lyle Kellman at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Virginia. Kellman is the proud owner of a 1964 ? Ford Mustang Convertible in Rangoon Red. He added his own twist to the vehicle by adding Redskins memorabilia to give it a custom feel. Kellman also installed Rally wheels, upgraded the suspension, and had the engine rebuilt. You definitely don?t see Mustangs like this one too often. Nice ride, Lyle! On behalf of the Easterns family, we want to wish you all a happy and safe holiday season. Please stay tuned for more Redskins Rides in DC, Maryland, and Virginia community. Easterns and the Washington Redskins got you covered! #HTTR
Redskins Rides: Josh Doctson’s 2016 Ford Mustang GT
It?s looking good for us Washington Redskins fans! The Redskins are still holding the number one spot in the NFC East. We thought that it would only be right to have a team player for this edition of Redskins Rides presented by Easterns Automotive Group (Eastern Motors) and the Washington Redskins. Cameras caught up with Redskins? wide receiver, Josh Doctson to give fans a tour of his personal ride. He made his NFL draft debut back in 2016 when the Redskins selected him in the first sound. Since then, Doctson has made great contributions to the team with 60 receptions, 804 receiving yards, and 8 receiving touchdowns to date. Doctson is the proud owner of a 435 horsepower 2016 Ford Mustang GT. The matte aluminum paint paired black 20 inch wheels really gives it a unique spark that isn?t often seen on Mustangs. You just may see him on the road if you are in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. We are so happy that Doctson took the time to show off his very special Redskins Ride. Stay tuned for more Redskins Rides in DC, Maryland, and Virginia community. Easterns and the Washington Redskins got you covered! Go Skins! #HTTR
Redskins Rides: Kelvin’s 2011 Ford Crown Victoria
Hello Washington Redskins fans! It feels great knowing that we are currently 1st in the NFC East. In honor of this great news, we thought it would only be right to share a new edition of Redskins Rides with you all presented by Easterns Automotive Group and the Washington Redskins. Both organizations caught up with Kelvin Thomas at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Virginia. Thomas is a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps from Richmond, Virginia. He has been a Redskins fan for his whole life and wanted a car to pay homage to his love for the team. Thomas is the proud owner of a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria that he turned into his every day car. This is the ultimate Redskins Ride because he got it wrapped with custom Redskins graphics. The wrap is extremely detailed showcasing images of players, Redskins logos, and even his Twitter name. One of the images on the car is the late Sean Taylor during his time playing for the Washington Redskins. Everything is so clear, well executed, and neatly positioned on the vehicle. It almost reminds you of a moving billboard. The 22 inch wheels really take his ride up a notch and give it a bold look. We have to thank Kelvin for his loyalty and support. Please stay tuned for more Redskins Rides in DC, Maryland, and Virginia community. Easterns and the Washington Redskins got you covered! HTTR
Road to a Better Community Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary
Back again! Easterns Automotive Group and WUSA 9 teamed up once again for their Road to a Better Community segment.? This time, the pair found an incredible non-profit that helps provide farm animals and wildlife with care, protection, and rehabilitation.? Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary is a 400 acre non-profit refuge based in Poolesville, Maryland which is a part of Montgomery County.? The amazing volunteers work endlessly to bring awareness to issues concerning animals and wildlife.? With their recent support and donations from the public, Poplar Spring was able to build both new barns and fences for their growing animal family.? Joel Bassam of Easterns Automotive Group presented Poplar Spring with a check for $2,500 to help out with their new expansion.? This money will be able to help supply the farm animals with food, hay, and other supplies needed in order to get them through this upcoming winter that is approaching.? To learn more about Popular Spring Animal Sanctuary and find out how you can either donate or volunteer, please click here.