UPO Foster Grandma Virginia McLaurin: At 106, she’s still dancing and serving her community

March 4, 2016

Part of what keeps Grandma Virginia young is working with her community’s youth. For 21 years, she’s helped children with severe disabilities learn skills.

All of this comes through the United Planning Organization’s Foster Grandparent Program, which matches up senior citizens with students for tutoring and mentorship in Washington, DC.

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