Pay It Forward | Premature Widows

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Pay It Forward partners Fox 5 DC and Easterns Automotive Group (Eastern Motors) have been very busy lately paying it forward in the DMV community.? They recently found out about a woman named Connie Gilmore who turned her own traumatic experience into a nonprofit organization to empower other women.? In 2015, Gimore lost her husband unexpectedly which left her to be a widow.? This not only was a shock but an unimaginable loss.? Gilmore knew that there had to be women out there facing the same harsh reality.? This is how she came up with the idea and formed her non-profit organization, Premature Widows.? Gilmore made it her mission to help by creating a support group of widows.? They have monthly events where all the women can come together and discuss their life, feelings, and personal struggles in a safe and comfortable place all while still having fun.? The women are able to feel comfortable because they have all been through the same journey.? There is complete respect and absolutely no judgment.

 

Through Premature Widows, Gilmore gives back and helps widows on a daily basis.? Fox 5 DC an Easterns Automotive Group made it their quest to Pay It Forward to them this time since so much is done for others.? Joel Bassam of Easterns donated $200 in gift cards to help with their next pizza party. In addition to that, Easterns will be paying for and sponsoring the rest of their monthly meet-ups in 2018.? If you would like to learn more about Premature Widows 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 – Passion For Learning

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In this new partnership with WUSA 9, Easterns Automotive Group (Eastern Motors) has teamed up to give back an incredible organization by the name of Passion For Learning (P4L).?? Easterns is always looking for ways to give back to the DMV community that they have been a part of for so long.?

P4L is a Montgomery County, Maryland based organization that helps students in low income communities develop the skills they will need for a 21st Century knowledge-based global economy and technology-rich society.? Joel Bassam of Easterns Automotive Group presented a $1,500 check to the executive director of P4L, Cynthia Rubenstein.? This generous donation will help one of their programs in particular.? The GRRL Tech (Girls Really, Really, Love Technology) program helps young women with digital technology skills such as coding, website development, and video game design.? P4L is always looking to find ways to aid in the empowerment of our future tech leaders.? It doesn?t take much to make a real difference in the life of a child and the future of our community.? If you would like to learn more about P4L and how you can get involved, please click here.

Throwback Thursday Clip of the Week: Jason Campbell and Chief Zee talk Easterns

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This week, we are bringing you a Throwback Thursday clip that is near and dear to not only our hearts but also to the residents of the DC, Maryland, and Virginia community.? Former Washington Redskins player, Jason Campbell is joined in this clip by the late Chief Zee.? Chief Zee was a well-known fan mascot of the Washington Redskins from the year 1978 all the way up until the year that he died in 2016.? What made Chief Zee so special was the fact that he was so dedicated to the Redskins.? He wore the controversial Native American war bonnet paired with a red jacket.

Jason Campbell is seen in the video chatting with Chief Zee about the large inventory at Eastern Motors.? In his mind, the inventory is so large that he just doesn?t know which car to choose.? Chief Zee reminds him that he will be good with whatever he chooses because you can?t go wrong when purchasing a car at Easterns.? Chief Zee then took his talents to the dance floor where he danced and sang along to the Easterns jingle.? This shoot was such a fun time!? Rest In Peace, Chief Zee. You will forever be a part of the Easterns family!

Easterns serves and provides vehicles to the hard working men and women of DC, Maryland, and Virginia regardless of their credit status.? Easterns has over 1,000 vehicles in stock at all times.? Please visit www.easterns.com

Pay It Forward | Hero Dogs

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Pay It Forward partners Fox 5 Dc and Easterns Automotive Group teamed up once again for a special cause.? Both parties got wind of an amazing non-profit corporation in Montgomery County, Maryland that was and still is in need of some financial assistance. The mission of Hero Dogs, Inc. is to help our very own United States heroes (veterans) by providing service dogs to them free of charge.? This directly affects veterans of the U.S. military and first responders suffering from disabilities.? It?s nice to know that this corporation is doing such great work to help our nation?s heroes who have already been through and witnessed so much.? Hero Dogs also assists patients that are in need at local hospitals.

Ultimately, nobody wants to be ill or in the hospital.? Inova Loudoun Hospital has its very own Hero Dog named Jeremiah that works well with children and is specifically trained to work in hospitals and other healthcare facilities.? Animals bring a sense of comfort to patients because they are so warm and affectionate.? They bring out the joy patients need to realize that everything will be okay.

Fox 5 DC and Easterns Automotive Group just knew they had to help out once they heard about all the wonderful things they are doing to bring smiles to those in need.? Joel Bassam of Easterns Automotive Group presented a $5,000 check to Hero Dogs to help the organization continue its amazing mission.? Hero Dogs, Inc. is always looking for people to give whether it is monetary or hands on.? Click here to learn more about Hero Dogs and how you too can volunteer or donate to this great cause.

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: Reese Waters discusses his Eastern Motors commercial with ESPN Sports Center

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We?re back with another Easterns Automotive Group (Eastern Motors) Throwback Thursday clip of the week.? Eastern Motors is known for filming commercials with professional athletes, comedians, artists, and actors.? In 2016, Maryland native and comedian Reese Waters was afforded the opportunity to star in his very own Eastern Motors commercial.? Waters had the chance to sit down with Joel Bassam (Director of Marketing for Easterns) to learn more about the company and its impact on the people of DC, Maryland, and Virginia.?? Bassam gave him a tour of the Easterns corporate office and show room in Sterling, Virginia and Waters fell in love. He was one that grew up singing the Easterns jingle himself so this opportunity was a big deal for him.? The two discussed the possibility of shooting a commercial on the spot and got right to work.? The shoot was especially fun because Waters is a comedian so of course he brought the funny.

After the impromptu commercial shoot, Waters stopped by to visit Josh Norman of the Washington Redskins to get some critique on his Easterns commercial.? Norman laughed and joked with Waters and yelled, ?You sucked!?? The two hit it off right away and began to chat it up.? Just a few weeks prior, Norman filmed his very own Easterns commercial spots along with his teammates Ryan Kerrigan and Josh Norman.

Waters sat down with ESPN Sports Center to break down the culture of the Eastern Motors commercials and why they are so important.? When Easterns first started doing commercials over 30 years ago, it was something done on a small scale for the community.? Now, Easterns commercials are world-renowned to the pint that people in other countries know and sing along to the jingle.

Throwback Thursday Clip of the Week: Antwaan Randle El helps a customer find her dream car

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It?s been a few weeks but we?re back to bring you another Easterns Automotive Group (Eastern Motors) Throwback Thursday clip of the Week.? The past couple weeks have been rather busy yet fun filled.? The Washington Capitals won the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup so that was super exciting for everyone in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area (DMV).? The Capitals held a parade on the National Mall that broke records and had over 100,000 people in attendance.? We hope you all had an awesome 4th of July!? As a company, Easterns celebrated 4th of July in style by throwing a summer party for all of their employees and friends/family.? Please click here to see the pics in case you haven?t.

This week?s Throwback Thursday clip was filmed back in 2007 and features former Washington Redskins wide receiver, Antwaan Randle El.? At first glance, the poor video quality stands out because technology has improved so much since when this was taped 11 years ago. Randle El played the role of a car salesman that was assisting a female customer.? She knew what she wanted in a vehicle at first but her answer kept on changing.? Randle El kept following her lead by showing her that he can help her get into any car that she wants.? This fits right into Easterns? main theme which happens to be quality customer service.? Easterns serves and provides vehicles to the hard working men and women of DC, Maryland, and Virginia regardless of their credit status.? Easterns has over 1,000 vehicles in stock at all times.? Please visit www.easterns.com

Easterns Automotive Group supports Firm Foundations Romania

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Firm Foundations Romania

As a staple in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia community, Easterns Automotive Group (Eastern Motors) is known for being a charitable organization that gives back.? Usually Easterns tends to help out local people and organizations but this time their reach went overseas.? The Firm Foundations Romania organization caught the attention of Director of Marketing at Easterns, Joel Bassam.? This non profit is on a mission to transform the lives of disadvantaged Romanian children and families.? They do this by providing physical and educational guidance and sharing the Gospel.? No one should want to see any child suffering or in need of attention.? All children need unconditional love and support in order to prosper, grow, and be successful in life despite their upbringing or financial status.? Firm Foundations Romania is committed to providing educational opportunities for the youth and equipping them with the tools they need to serve others.? Easterns made a donation of $500 but of our course there are numerous ways to help out that aren?t monetary.? They are in search of short and long term volunteers.? Donations such as clothing, hygiene products, and school supplies are welcome and appreciated.? Please click here to find out how you can help.

Easterns Makes Auto Remarketing?s ?Top 100? Dealer List

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Auto Remarketing just included Easterns Automotive Group (Eastern Motors) in their Top 100 Used Dealers Independent Edition for June 2018.? This is a major milestone for Easterns because they only select the strongest used-car selling independent stores in the country.? Dominion Dealer Solutions houses a division named Cross-Sell Reports that analyzes and collects information from state departments of motor vehicles.? Anyone that is familiar with the automotive industry understands the level of prestige that comes from being mentioned on this list.? We hope that this is just beginning of amazing things to come.

Easterns Automotive Group houses 6 various used car dealerships located throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia.? With over 1,000 always in stock, Easterns is your one stop shop if you are in search of a vehicle.? Please visit www.easterns.com to learn more and follow Easterns on Social Media ? Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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Pay It Forward | The Lead By Example Foundation is teaching kids the importance of health and wellness

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Easterns Automotive Group and Fox 5 DC recently found an incredible organization to Pay It Forward to.? William Craig, Antonio Beard, and Jalen Thomas created the Lead By Example non-profit foundation to teach children the importance of health and fitness.? The is done by mentoring, educating, and keeping children of the District active to combat childhood obesity and help develop healthy eating habits while they are young.? The three of them are working to implement their program into schools, which would in turn replace detention, suspension, or school punishment.? Children would learn various workout programs to reduce stress.

Easterns and Fox 5 DC came together to Pay It Forward the wonderful founders of Lead By Example so that they can continue their tremendous efforts.? Joel Bassam of Easterns Automotive Group presented $1,500 to the foundation so that 200 students can go to the Universoul Circus.? This will be a fun experience for the kids to bond and catch up with eachother out of school. The volunteers were also given $20 gas card to help transport the children.? You too can be a part of the Lead By Example Foundation.? Please click here to see how you can get involved.

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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Pay It Forward | Celebrating a 10-Year-Old Girl that is on a mission to save gorillas

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Happy June!? Easterns Automotive Group (Eastern Motors) teamed up with Fox 5 DC once again for another segment of Pay It Forward.? The two came across a young 10-year-old girl from Maryland that is doing some great things in the community by helping to save animals.? Addy Barrett created her own non-profit organization by the name of Gorilla Heroes to help the endangered mountain gorillas in Africa.? She came up with the idea to start a pie-face challenge that will help raise money for this cause.? The initial campaign took off due to Addy?s mom Sarah taking a picture of the poster that Addy created and sharing it on social media.?? In the photo, Addy is holding a poster that says ?Save the Gorillas!?? Addy?s site has since raised over $1,000 due to the impact of the pie-face challenge.? She got the inspiration for the challenge from the ALS Bucket Challenge.? Addy got a pie in her face every time a donation was made or a t-shirt was purchased.? People were eager to support the cause because they can see she is doing something extremely clever and charitable for her age.? While other kids her age are playing on video games or on the computer, Addy is continuing to create awareness about her cause.

Addy?s efforts caught the attention of David Singer, a member of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.? Singer praised Addy for her generous efforts and even gave her a keepsake from his trip to Rwanda where he got to see the mountain gorillas.? It?s only the beginning for Addy and her philanthropic ways.? She is set to host a Gorilla Gala on Sunday, June 23rd at A Bit Better Farm in Brookville, Maryland. ?The event is intended to get kids and their families excited about the gorillas and of course learn more.? There will be games, crafts, VR Gorilla Tours, and some pie-face fun.? All proceeds from this event will go directly to The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and Ellen Degeneres Wildlife Fund.

Easterns Automotive Group and Fox 5 DC got wind of the remarkable things that Addy is doing with Gorilla Heroes and wanted to do their part and contributing.? Easterns donated $500 to the Gorilla Gala along with t-shirts and a gift-card to Sakura.? Addy and her mother Sarah are looking forward to eating at their favorite restaurant.? Allison Seymour of Fox 5 DC and Joel Bassam of Easterns Automotive Group were such great sports that the two decided to take a pie in the face on live tv.? It?s all about having fun!? If you would like to donate

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