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At Easterns Automotive Group, we believe in making a difference, and through our partnership with FOX 5 Washington DC’s Pay It Forward initiative, we have the opportunity to spotlight amazing organizations doing impactful work in our community. Recently, we had the pleasure of meeting Edie Young, the inspiring founder of We Are Artistic.

We Are Artistic is a vibrant community dedicated to supporting artists, art enthusiasts, and individuals who believe in the power of art to uplift others. Founded by Edie Young in 2019, the organization partners with Cards for Hospitalized Kids, hosting card-making events that spread joy to children in hospitals. Edie, now preparing for her senior year of high school, has built a nurturing space where art is not only appreciated but used to bring positivity to those who need it most.

Edie’s passion for both traditional and digital art fuels her creativity, allowing her to experiment and share her love for [...]

As a part of our Pay It Forward initiative with Fox 5 News.Easterns Automotive Group supports Mother Of Light in Alexandria, VA! We donated $2,200 to their Shine and Read program to help kids love reading.

Join us in celebrating the heartwarming journey of Cards for Hospitalized Kids, a nonprofit founded by Jen Rubino to bring hope and joy to hospitalized children through handmade cards. Discover how small acts of kindness make a big difference!

Supporting our community is at the heart of what we do. The Humane Rescue Alliance has seen a rise in intakes without enough adoptions to match. As part of our ongoing commitment to giving back, we're thrilled to cover animal adoption costs at the Humane Rescue Alliance.

To share the love and give back on this Pay It Forward, Fox 5 and Easterns Automotive Group gave free gas to the first hospital and public safety workers at the Circle Sunoco Fairfax.

On this Pay It Forward with Fox 5 DC, we had a special surprise for The Oasis Alliance, an organization that helps those healing from trauma by transforming interior spaces.

Brown Station Elementary School students and staff jumped into action after an explosion occurred across the street at an apartment complex. We wanted to show our appreciation, so we took the time to Pay It Forward with Fox 5 DC. Easterns donated gift bags full of goodies as a token of gratitude for the work they have done in the community.

On this Pay It Forward with Fox 5, we had the opportunity to learn more about FAN D.C. an organization doing amazing things to help children in the foster care system. We wanted to contribute to their cause, so we had a special surprise!

Black Girls Rockville hosts an event called Breakfast and Haircuts, where they provide styling services to those experiencing homelessness. Amazed by the work they are doing in their community, we wanted to #PayItForward with a special surprise.

We were fortunate to come together with FOX to #PayItForward by supporting Hustler Guild. Hustlers Guild is an organization that is changing the lives of kids in the District with their "Beyond the Block" program. The program seeks to give underserved kids the opportunity to explore different careers and dreams beyond their neighborhoods. They connect the kids with mentors and take them to places they may not traditionally visit.