Happy Holidays everyone! As we approach Christmas, giving back is more imperative than ever. Fox 5 DC and Easterns Automotive Group recently came together for a very special Pay It Forward segment. They got wind of what a DC woman by the name of LeShawn Weathers was doing for the homeless of her community and decided to help out. Weathers lost her son to gun violence roughly six still years ago and his murder still remains a mystery. Her son Anthony was 25 years old when he was killed. This unexpected yet painful loss inspired her to turn her grief into giving. Weathers created nonprofit called Anthony?s Angels which she named after her late son. It has become quite a hobby for her as she gathers cans around her Southeast neighborhood. She turns the cans into coasters and ashtrays that she gives away in exchange for donations. The donations that she is able to raise allow her to continue helping the homeless. Weathers has the kind of compassion that everyone in this world needs; especially during this time of the year.

What separates Weathers from most is that she is coming from a place of understanding after being homeless herself before. She understands that some people just need that extra boost to remain encouraged. Her son would definitely be proud of the hard work that his mother is doing for others. Fox 5 DC and Easterns Automotive Group came together to surprise Weathers because they wanted to help make her job easier. They gave her gloves, hats, hand warmers, and dozens of coats for Anthony?s Angels that she can gift to the homeless. Hopefully the selfless heart that Weathers has can inspire you to also do some good in your own community. Remember, it doesn?t take much to make a difference!

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It?s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!? Happy Holidays to all!? Easterns Automotive Group recently joined forces with the Battlefield Lodge Charitable Foundation.? Battlefield Lodge is committed to improving the community by finding ways for law enforcement to interact with everyday people.? This foundation represents officers from several Virginia counties, Prince William County Police Department being one of them.? Every year they have several events to bring people together in the community.? One of the many annual events they do is called Santa Cops.? This year Easterns got involved by donating $2,000 to help with the event.? Children of the community were able to meet Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and members of the police force at Walmart on Sudley Rd in Mannassas, VA.? They all did a little shopping and took some cool pictures with the children.?? After Walmart, the police force joined the children at Manassas Park Elementary School where they shared a meal and helped the kids wrap gifts.? It was so wonderful to see members of the police force embracing and enjoying quality time with the youth.? Children look up to these leaders of our community so it?s important that they feel the love shown back to them.? The holidays are about giving back!? Please find ways to give back to your local community in any way that you can through making a monetary donation to various organizations or just volunteering your time.? Every little bit helps.? Thank you to the wonderful Prince William County Police Department as well as Battlefield Lodge for continuing to host such an amazing event.? Please click here to see more photos from Santa Cops 2018.?