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.
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 | Premature Widows
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
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
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
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.
Throwback Thursday Clip of the Week: Reese Waters discusses his Eastern Motors commercial with ESPN Sports Center
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
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
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
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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