Over the years, she has sold Avon, black Christmas cards and dinners for women s day at her church. Terry said she is excited about the national competition in Mississippi in August, partially because she has never visited the state. I wasn t finding anything until someone told me to go to the library. I found some things I thought I could never find. According to the Urban League, Ms. Senior D.C. should have a positive outlook on life and be active in her community.
Terry seems to fill the bill.
My grandmother was my inspiration in everything I do. Terry now volunteers with other senior citizens at Washington Hospital Center. She also is working with local senior citizen organizations and D.C. City Council members to help revive some nonprofit programs for seniors that have fallen by the wayside. I m going to use my crown to work for my community.