Blair Griffith, crowned Miss Colorado last October, perseveres to keep hope alive after being evicted from her home. 'Today' anchor Meredith Vieira talks to Griffith about her struggle to stay positive despite her family's recent homelessness. "When Blair Griffith walks into a room, people notice. She's beautiful, smart, and, yes, a beauty queen," Vieira explains as footage shows Griffith competing in pageants. "In October, Griffith was crowned 2011 Miss Colorado USA, realizing a lifelong dream," Vieira reports, "but just a month later, she and her mother Bonita were evicted from this town home." Adds Miss Colorado: "It just became unavoidable basically."

"Even for the upbeat Griffith, these are hard times," Vieira explains. "She works at a department store that's about to close -- 150 people will lose their jobs, including her." With the support of friends, Griffith remains focused on winning the Miss USA pageant.

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