06/09/2026
We are excited to feature Kennedi Jeter, , as our June volunteer of the month! Kennedi Jeter will be competing for Miss South Carolina and her pageant starts June 13th.
Kennedi is a graduate of USC Upstate with a degree in Mass Communications and has been part of the Miss America Opportunity for the past five years. Through that experience, she developed her platform, Mending Minds Meets Ministry, which focuses on mental health awareness, education, and access to resources in schools, churches, and communities.
Her work is deeply personal. After losing her mother to leukemia at just twelve years old, Kennedi began navigating high-functioning anxiety and depression, which led her to create a platform centered on breaking stigma and helping others feel seen and supported. Through this work, she has reached over 5,000 students, educators, parents, and faith leaders by sharing her story, educating others on mental health, and offering practical tools for coping and healing.
When Kennedi first reached out to our organization, it was immediately clear that she was genuine and intentional about this work. Since then, she has consistently shown up. She’s made every effort to support outreach efforts, both alongside our team and on her own. She is one of our most dedicated volunteers, and her heart for serving others is evident in everything she does.
We are truly grateful to have Kennedi as part of our community! 💙
