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
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
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
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
Easterns Automotive Group supports Evergreen Hammers Football
For years, Easterns Automotive Group (Eastern Motors) has been a generous organization that loves giving back to others and helping the people of the DC, Maryland, and Virginia community.? Eastern Motors, founded by Robert Bassam, recently teamed up to donate $1,250 and sponsor The Evergreen Hammers Youth Football Association (EHYFA) for their 2018 football season.? The Dulles Patriots and the Loudoun Lions merged together to form the Evergreen Hammers.? They are providing a unique experience to passionate youth who love the game of football.? The Evergreen Hammers are a part of the Virginia America Youth Football Alliance (VAYFA) that includes Loudoun, Prince William, Fairfax, Alexandria, Fauquier, Spotsylvania, and Stafford Counties.? On a national level, the Evergreen Hammers compete under American Youth Football (AYF) who is the largest youth football organization in the world.
If you are a fan of football, you can watch the Evergreen Hammers showcasing their skills at the Evergreen Sportsplex just outside of Leesburg, VA.? Please click here if you would like to learn more about the team, see their schedule, or find out registration information if you have a child interested in playing.
Road To A Better Community Mobile Hope Loudoun
Easterns Automotive Group continues to selflessly give through their recent partnership with WUSA 9.? The two came across an amazing nonprofit that is changing the community in Loudoun County, Virginia.? Some of you may know Loudoun County as being one of the highest-income counties in the United States.? However, this does not make it immune poverty and homelessness.? Sadly there are more than 2,200 children in the county that do not have a place to call home.? Mobile Hope of Loudoun is working diligently to change this narrative.
A woman by the name of Donna Fortier created Mobile Hope back in 2011 while she was in charge of the Mobile Health program at Inova Loudoun Hospital.? During this time, she noticed a large of amount of homeless youths in the area.? When Fortier left her job at the hospital in 2014, she made it her purpose to start a nonprofit that helps provide food, clothing, and shelter to children and young adults.? Everyone in life faces obstacles but not everyone has the tools needed to get out of a tough situation.? According to D?Andre Jamison, Mobile Hope saved his life by helping him get his life on track and enroll in Northern Virginia Community College.? He chooses to pay it forward by volunteering at Mobile Hope during his off time.
Without donations and volunteers like Jamison, it would be impossible for Mobile Hope to continue to function and prosper.? Easterns Automotive Group decided to step in and help because they two are a part of the Loudoun County community.? For those who don?t know, Easterns has their corporate office and Direct Car Buying dealership located in Sterling.? Easterns? representative Joel Bassam presented Fortier with a $2,000 donation to help keep Mobile Hope of Loudoun going.? If you would like to learn more about Mobile Hope and find out how you too can help this great cause, please click here.
Pay It Forward | The W.I.R.E.
Fox 5 DC and Easterns Automotive Group (Eastern Motors) have teamed up yet again to Pay It Forward to a very special cause.? The W.I.R.E. stands for Women Involved in Reentry Efforts and is a DC based nonprofit organization is doing great work in the community by helping both families and children of incarcerated women.? Depending on the situation or circumstance, children don?t get to see their mothers while they are incarnated so this organization steps in to make sure incarcerated mothers see and have a relationship with their children.? The group offers financial assistance as well as transportation for children to see their mothers.? The W.I.R.E. also offers peer support for women that are returning from being incarcerated.
The W.I.R.E is led by Tanisha Murden and Cheleta Tuckson who turned their pain into purpose because they too were previously incarcerated.? It is an ongoing struggle to keep the organization going because it is run solely on donations from generous people.? Fox 5 DC and Easterns Automotive Group stepped in to help this amazing nonprofit for the hard work and good that they do in the community.? Joel Bassam of Easterns Automotive Group presented the group a check for $2,000 to help them with their cause.? He also gift $250 in gift cards to Donnell Chapman who shared his own personal story on the Fox 5 DC segment about growing up with an incarcerated mother.? If you would like to learn more about The W.I.R.E. and also see how you too can make a donation, 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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Throwback Thursday Clip of the Week: Comedian Harland William Dances to the Easterns Jingle
We hope that you all are enjoying your week! It?s time for yet another Throwback Thursday clip of the week brought to you by Easterns Automotive Group (Eastern Motors). Back in 2008, Easterns recruited comedian Harland Williams to create a unique commercial. Aside from being a comedian, Williams is also an actor that has numerous movie roles dating back to 1994. Some of his most notable roles include Dumb and Dumber, Half Baked, and Employee of the Month. As a comedian, Williams has performed his stand-up on shows like Late Night with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and Late Night with Conan just to name a few. It?s clear that he has a gift!
For the commercial, Williams dressed up as a scientist in a white lab coat and danced around to the Easterns jingle. The clip couldn?t have been funnier because he is such a natural. At the end of the clip, Williams urges customers to choose Easterns because of the large inventory. If ever you need a good laugh, this is the clip for you. Remember, choose Easterns! www.easterns.com
Throwback Thursday Clip of the Week: Carmelo Anthony and Brendan Haywood dribble through the obstacles of financing a car.
It?s that time of the week! We?re back with another Throwback Thursday clip of the week brought to you by Easterns Automotive Group (Eastern Motors). In this commercial clip, Carmelo Anthony and Brendan Haywood are shown showcasing their notorious basketball skills on behalf of Easterns. A cool fact is that Easterns Automotive Group managed to snag both players fairly early on in their career.
Carmelo Anthony was originally born in New York but moved and grew up as an adolescent in Baltimore and even attended Towson Catholic High School where he pursued his love for basketball. After high school, Anthony then went on to attend college and play for Syracuse University only to get drafted into the NBA by the Denver Nuggets. Anthony spent 2003-2011 with the Denver Nuggets until he got traded to the New York Knicks where he was from 2011-2017. He had a long yet great run with both teams but demanded a trade from the New York Knicks after having multiple conflicts with then-team president Phil Jackson. Anthony was then traded to Oklahoma City Thunder where he was for one year until just recently being traded to the Atlanta Hawks. After being there for only a few days, Anthony accepted a contract buyout from the Hawks and signed a deal with the Houston Rockets. NBA fans are excited for the skilled veteran to showcase his talent with a new team. We wish Anthony nothing but the best!
Brandan Haywood on the other hand did not grow up in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. Haywood was born in New York City but then moved to Greensboro, North Carolina where he attended James B. Dudley High School where he became known for his hooping talent. He then attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where his seven foot height, skill, and knowledge of the game of basketball caught the attention of NBA scouts. This played a vital role in his Haywood?s career getting him drafted into the NBA by the Washington Wizards. He had a solid nine year run with the Wizards before being traded to teams such as the Dallas Mavericks, Charlotte Bobcats, and Cleveland Cavaliers. After retiring from the NBA, Haywood is still managing to pursue his love of the sport by being a broadcaster for ESPN, NBA TV and CBS Sports.
Both of these players have tremendous history here in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia community so it only made sense for them to be a part of the Easterns movement.
Pay It Forward – Myannas Heart
Pay It Forward partners Fox 5 DC and Easterns Automotive Group (Eastern Motors) have teamed up yet again.? The pair found a very special organization to give back to.? A 7-year-old girl by the name of Myanna created her own non-profit organization named MyannasHeart based off a personal experience.? When Myanna was just 5 months old, she had her very first open heart surgery and has undergone several surgeries since.? After enduring such a traumatic experience both mentally and physically, she made it her purpose to help other children with their own hospital experience.
MyannasHeart is a non-profit organization that gives tote bags filled with goodies to children at Inova Children?s Hospital.? Some of the goodies included in the tote toys, blankets, and puzzles.? These small things can make a child?s hospital stay that much more comfortable.? Kudos to Myanna?s mother Sheri Kempton for stepping up to the plate and taking the steps to ensure that her daughter?s dream came to life.? When Fox 5 DC and Easterns Automotive Group got wind of this they immediately wanted to help.? Fox 5 DC invited Myanna and her family on Good Day DC where Joel Bassam of Easterns surprised them live on air with toys, supplies for their bags, and a check for $1,000 to help them on their mission.? If you would like to learn more about MyannaHeart and how you can help, please click here.
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Watch the video to see the way everything unfolded.