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Pay It Forward: Retired Teacher From Prince Georges County Supports Neighborhood Children

Community,

Pay It Forward partners Fox 5 DC and Easterns Automotive Group (Eastern Motors) are back with a brand new episode and this one is a tearjerker. Cynthia Cogdell is a retired teacher from the Prince Georges County School district. Many times when teachers retire, they cannot wait to relax and get away from children. This is not the case for Ms. Cogdell who still dedicates her life to helping children without a paycheck being attached. Every morning before school, she meets and greets the children in her neighborhood at the bus stop. Her main goal is to help keep them safe and provide snacks to the kids so they can start their day right. Ms. Cogdell?s daughter uploaded a video to social media of her mother tending to the children at the bus stop and it went viral on social media.
Easterns Automotive Group and Fox 5 DC got wind of what Ms. Cogdell was doing and knew they wanted to do something nice for her. It takes a selfless individual to sacrifice their time, energy, and money to help others. Joel Bassam of Easterns Automotive Group presented Ms. Cogdell with tickets up an upcoming Washington Redskins games, a signed Ryan Kerrigan jersey, a certificate for a spa day, and more snacks for the students at the bus stop. She was overjoyed by the surprise. It?s clear that Ms. Cogdell has a lot to look forward to. With all the time and effort that she puts into the children, she too deserves to enjoy herself!

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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Watch the video to see the way everything unfolded.

Redskins Rides – Matt Ioannidis’ 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

Washington Football Team

A new week means a new edition of Redskins Rides presented by partners Easterns Automotive Group and the Washington Redskins. You guys are in for a treat! On this episode, active Redskins defensive end, Matt Ioannidis gives fans a tour of his 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Virginia. Ioannidis purchased his Redskins Ride after being the selected by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL draft. Mustang fans hold the GT350 in high regard due to the His personal Redskins Ride features a 526HP V8 engine. This is the one of the best Mustangs on the market due to the amazing suspension, power, and interior. The Oxford White paint with Sonic Blue stripes is definitely an attention grabber. Ioannidis uses his GT350 for everyday use and drives it to and from Fed Ex Field during game days. You just may see him on the road if you are in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. We are so happy that Ioannidis 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 ? Tim & Nick?s 1986 Riggins Signature Series Ford F-250

Washington Football Team

We couldn?t leave you guys too long without another edition of our Redskins Rides series presented by Easterns Automotive Group and the Washington Redskins. Tim Castle and Nick Bernardo are proud owners of a 1986 Ford F-250 John Riggins Signature Series pickup truck. For those who don?t know, John Riggins was a running back for the Washington Redskins from 1976-1865. Riggins broke numerous NFL records during his time with the Redskins and even played a major role in the Redskins winning Super Bowl XVII against the Miami Dolphins. He was named MVP the same year of the big Super Bowl win. Ford approached him with his own campaign to design his very own John Riggins Signature Series Pickup. Riggins chose the color to be burgundy with gold stripes to match the Redskins colors. Luckily for Tim and Nick, they were able to get their hands on this truck even though there was only a limited quantity made. They took the level of customization to another level by turning the stripes on the interior and exterior to arrows. This pickup even has a train horn on the back. Wow, what a unique classic! We are so happy that these two gentlemen took the time to show us a part of Washington Redskins history. This Redskins Ride is truly a piece of memorabilia. 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: DeAngelo Halls’ 1969 Chevy Chevelle

Washington Football Team

It?s time for another edition of Redskins Rides presented by Easterns Automotive Group along with the Washington Redskins.? This is the second week that we have a Redskins player putting his ride on display and giving us a tour. Former defensive back, DeAngelo Hall joined forces with the Redskins Rides team to show off his 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle.? This car is very sentimental to Hall because it is the very first car that he purchased when he entered the NFL.? He made it is own by replacing the original engine with a 2010 Chevy Corvette Z06 engine.? Many car enthusiasts wouldn?t agree with doing this because they prefer to keep classic cars stock.? However, Hall did what was the best fit for him and his everyday lifestyle.? The bold silver metallic paint has an awesome shine when hit by the sun.? We are so happy that Hall 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

 

Road To A Better Community: Latin Youth Center

Community

Easterns Automotive Group and WUSA 9 are continuing to grow their Road to a Better Community segment.? The pair recently gave back to the Latin American Youth Center in Washington D.C.? This makes perfect sense because Easterns Automotive Group (Eastern Motors) has been selling cars to to the yard working men and women of DC, Maryland, and Virginia for over 30 years.? It?s clear that Easterns has a very close relationship with the community.? The Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) is working to be more inclusive and provide a place for comfort to members of the LGBTQ community.? Their goal is to bring teens of all walks of life together through after school activities and programs.? They understand the pressures of the world and just aim to provide a place of unity for those growing up in the area.? Youth are always looking for a comfortable place to engage and be themselves.? Through the Stripes program, youths are able to learn about LGBTQ issues through media advocacy.? They are able to learn just how powerful their voices are so one day they can become leaders themselves.

Joel Bassam of Easterns Automotive Group presented a check for $2,000 to Marie Moll, Teen Stripes Program Manager at the youth center.? This money will help the nonprofit continue doing what they do for the youth in the community.? If you would like to learn more about the Latin American Youth Center, please click here.

 

To learn more about how WUSA 9 and Easterns Automotive Group helps organizations through the Road to a Better Community partnership, please click here.


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Pay It Forward: The Forever Moriah Foundation

Community,

Pay It Forward partners Fox 5 DC and Easterns Automotive Group (Eastern Motors) have teamed up yet again to help out a deserving nonprofit foundation.? With September being pediatric cancer awareness month, the pair figured that it would only make sense to help and highlight a nonprofit built on helping kids fight childhood cancer.? Sharday Richardson of Virginia created the Forever Moriah Foundation this year in honor of losing her oldest daughter.? Moriah, Richardson?s daughter, passed in 2013 just shy of her fifth birthday.? She was given between nine months to a year to live.? The pain of losing a child is near and dear to her heart because she went through this first hand.? Many do not know that the survival rate for pediatric cancer is 85 percent yet many children still lose their lives.

Richardson and her family went through such a hard time losing her daughter.? She knew that she wanted to help other people on their journeys as well.? This resulted in the birth of the Forever Moriah Foundation.? Fovever Moriah works closely with young cancer patients at Children?s National Hospital to celebrate their birthdays and completion of treatment with a big party for them and their family.? Richardson?s courage and strength to turn her pain into something so selfless and amazing is a true testament of paying it forward.? Fox 5 DC and Easterns Automotive Group came into this with a goal of not only helping the foundation but also putting a smile on Richardson?s face.? She will be enjoying a Spa Day courtesy of Joel Bassam of Easterns Automotive Group.? Well deserved! Easterns will also be covering the next party thrown by the Forever Moriah Foundation at Children?s National Hospital.? Click here? to learn more about the Forever Moriah Foundation and find out how you too can get involved and help.

 

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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Watch the video to see the way everything unfolded.

Alex Smith Goes to Easterns University: Class Two

Easterns Automotive, Washington Football Team

Welcome back to Easterns University! We hope that you all enjoyed seeing Ryan Kerrigan, Josh Norman, and Jamison Crowder welcome Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins and teach him a few things.? In Class Two, we pick up right where we left off.? Kerrigan leads the class by discussing the importance of Easterns and why the automotive division is so important to the DMV community.? Easterns sells cars to the hard working men and women and DC, Maryland, and Virginia.? The fact that Easterns always has 1,000 cars separates them from other car dealers.? The only drawback of driving in this area is the crazy amount of traffic that commuters face every day.? Norman takes over speaking by telling Smith about ?the secret sauce? aka mumbo sauce.? Crowder passed a bottle of mumbo sauce to Smith so he can take it him and try it out.? Anyone from the DMV will tell you how important mumbo sauce is to the culture.? It is a sauce that goes on everything from chicken to french fries and more.? We look forward to sharing the rest of this segment with you all. More clips to come! Always remember ? At Eastern Motors, your job is your credit!
 

Alex Smith Goes to Easterns University: Class One

Easterns Automotive, Washington Football Team

Welcome to Easterns University! In this series of clips, our guys Josh Norman, Ryan Kerrigan, and Jamison Crowder of the Washington Redskins welcome Alex Smith to the DMV. They teach Smith a few things about the culture surrounding the area as well as the importance of Eastern Motors. Smith is the latest addition to the Redskins after being traded by the Kansas City Chiefs in early 2018. Class One of Easterns University starts by Norman breaking down the widely used DMV acronym for DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Kerrigan takes control of the class by explaining how Easterns has been a trusted car dealer in the area for over 30 years. All three of the guys gather around Smith and explain that he must learn about Go-Go music because it is so important to the culture. Crowder passes Smith a Chuck Brown CD and encourages him to do his homework because Chuck Brown is ?The Godfather of Go-Go?. We look forward to sharing the rest of this segment with you all. More clips to come! Always remember ? At Eastern Motors, your job is your credit!
 

Redskins Rides: Josh Harvey-Clemons’ all Black Chevy Silverado Z71

Washington Football Team

We?re back again to bring you a very special edition of Redskins Rides presented by Easterns Automotive Group and the Washington Redskins.? This week, we are showcasing the ride of Josh Harvey-Clemons who is a linebacker for the Redskins.? Harvey-Clemons is the proud owner of an all black 2017 Chevy Silverado Z71 Realtree Edition.? What makes his ride so special is the camouflage interior, 6.5?? suspension lift kit, and the 20 inch XD Series wheels.? The murdered out truck stands out from the crowd and commands attention wherever it is.? If you live in the DMV, you just may see this beauty on the road or even possibly at Fed-Ex Field during one of the Redskins games.? We want to thank Harvey-Clemons for being the very first Redskins player to showcase his very own personal 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

 

Frances & Michael’s Custom Ford Crown Vicotria

Washington Football Team

Welcome back! The NFL football season is in full effect and we?re back again for another season of Redskins Rides.? Last year, Easterns Automotive Group partnered with the Washington Redskins to find the best rides in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area.? It was such a success that the two decided to bring back the segment again this year to coincide with the 2018 Redskins season. In this clip, Ziggy Hood of the Redskins introduces both Frances and Michael to share their custom Redskins themed Ford Crown Victoria.? From first glance, it?s obvious that these two are some of the biggest Redskins fans in the area.? This incredible ride is covered in Redskins logos and stickers from the front to the back of the exterior.? The interior is also covered in Redskins memorabilia, seat covers, and mats.? It makes perfect sense that they use this car for tailgating because it is the ultimate showstopper.? The couple is still working on adding a few things here and there to the car to make it even more special.? This project went from being a fun hobby to a labor of love for them.? We want to thank both Frances and Michael for taking the time to show off their custom 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