At Easterns Automotive Group, giving back to the communities we serve has always been an important part of who we are. Through our continued partnership with FOX 5 DC’s Pay It Forward initiative, we recently had the opportunity to support the Protect Us Kids Foundation with a $2,200 donation.
Protect Us Kids Foundation is dedicated to helping children and teenagers safely navigate today’s digital world. As young people spend more time online, they are increasingly exposed to challenges including cyberbullying, sextortion, misinformation, propaganda, and other online risks.
Founded by Vita Woods, Protect Us Kids Foundation provides what Woods describes as a “virtual safe haven” where young people can connect with one another in virtual and hybrid spaces. These environments give children and teens the opportunity to openly discuss the issues they encounter online, learn from their peers, and develop the knowledge and tools needed to better protect themselves.
During the FOX 5 DC Pay It Forward segment, Easterns Automotive Group surprised the organization with a $2,200 donation to help further its work.
“Oh, wow. Oh, my goodness. Thank you so much, Eastern Motors. This is wonderful,” Woods shared after learning about the donation.
Organizations like Protect Us Kids Foundation are doing important work to address challenges that continue to evolve alongside technology. Easterns is proud to support their mission and help provide young people with safer spaces to learn, communicate, and grow.
For more than 35 years, Easterns Automotive Group has made community involvement a cornerstone of our organization. At Easterns, it’s more than selling cars. It’s about supporting the communities we call home.