Founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz, community activist
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Key moments and achievements from Shirley Raines's life.
Shirley was born
· Henderson, Nevada, U.S.
Life Event
In 2017, while on a church outreach visit to Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles, Shirley Raines connected deeply with unhoused individuals and recognized an opportunity to serve them, sparking a mission that would define the rest of her life.
Life Event
In 2017, while on a church outreach visit to Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles, Shirley Raines connected deeply with unhoused individuals and recognized an opportunity to serve them, sparking a mission that would define the rest of her life.
Career
Through heartfelt videos on Instagram and TikTok, Raines created Beauty 2 The Streetz, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provided food, clothing, hygiene items, haircuts, makeup services, and emotional support to thousands of people living on the streets.
Career
Through heartfelt videos on Instagram and TikTok, Raines created Beauty 2 The Streetz, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provided food, clothing, hygiene items, haircuts, makeup services, and emotional support to thousands of people living on the streets.
Achievement
Through her authentic and heartfelt videos documenting her work on Skid Row, Raines built a massive social media following, with millions of viewers drawn to her compassionate approach to serving unhoused communities.
Achievement
Through her authentic and heartfelt videos documenting her work on Skid Row, Raines built a massive social media following, with millions of viewers drawn to her compassionate approach to serving unhoused communities.
Achievement
In 2021, Shirley Raines was named CNN Hero of the Year for her extraordinary service to the homeless community on Skid Row in Los Angeles, bringing national attention to her mission and the plight of unhoused individuals.
Achievement
In 2021, Shirley Raines was named CNN Hero of the Year for her extraordinary service to the homeless community on Skid Row in Los Angeles, bringing national attention to her mission and the plight of unhoused individuals.
Achievement
In 2025, Raines received the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Social Media Personality, recognizing her powerful use of social media platforms to advocate for and serve marginalized communities.
Achievement
In 2025, Raines received the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Social Media Personality, recognizing her powerful use of social media platforms to advocate for and serve marginalized communities.
Achievement
Raines appeared on the TIME100 Creators list in 2025, placing her among the most influential content creators in the world for her inspirational impact and unwavering dedication to serving those in need.
Achievement
Raines appeared on the TIME100 Creators list in 2025, placing her among the most influential content creators in the world for her inspirational impact and unwavering dedication to serving those in need.
Shirley Raines passed away
