2015 Miss International Pageant Week

Arrival/Orientation

2015 Miss International Pageant Week was held July 27 - August 1, 2015 in Jacksonville, Florida.  I had the opportunity to meet over 30 women across the globe as we competed for the title of Miss International.  Below are some of the photos I was able to capture in the Sunshine State, along with competition shots on stage at the Time-Union Theater.

 

Opening Number

Fitness Wear

Fun Fashion Wear

Menchie's of Pablo Creek Plaza Fundraiser

Yesterday afternoon I had the honor of meeting residents of Jacksonville at the Menchie's of Pablo Creek Plaza.  The franchise, owned by Cory & Catherine Courtney, hosted a meet & greet for me and fundraiser to benefit the Pace Center for Girls. 

Cory & Catherine Courtney

Menchie's Frozen Yogurt serves yummy desserts and host parties in bright and vibrant locations throughout the United States.  But Menchie's also has a mission...to give back to the community.  I reached out to the national headquarters in regards to organizing a fundraiser to benefit the Pace Center for Girls, a well-known non-profit organization in Florida.  Pace provides girls and young women an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training and advocacy.  

I was excited to be contacted by franchise co-owner, Catherine Courtney of Menchie's of Pablo Creek Plaza to host a fundraiser.  She and her family encouraged customers to donate school supplies and/or bath & beauty supplies for the Pace Center.  During my meet & greet, I also had the opportunity to discuss my platform, Financial Smarts for Students: Reducing Student Loan Debt with local Floridians.

Connecting with the Courtney Family was a true blessing.  They are a beautiful family and their compassion to make a difference in their community and their warm southern hospitality is inspirational.  Thank you for hosting the fundraiser and welcoming me as extended family.

Courtney Family

Please stop by Menchie's Frozen Yogurt at the Pablo Creek Plaza and support these new business owners!  Address: 3267 Hodges Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32224

Paying it forward,

Keia Brown
Miss District of Columbia International 2015


Media: http://www.jaxmomsblog.com/event/menchies-back-to-school-donations-for-pace-center-for-girls/