Shirley Raines (non-profit founder)

Shirley Raines
Born(1967-12-29)December 29, 1967
Compton, California, U.S.
DiedJanuary 27, 2026(2026-01-27) (aged 58)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Known forFounder of Beauty 2 The Streetz
Children6
AwardsCNN Heroes (2021)

Shirley Raines (December 29, 1967 – January 27, 2026) was an American community activist. She was the founder of the non-profit Beauty 2 the Streetz, which provides hair and makeup services, food, clothing, hygiene and safety items to thousands of homeless people in Skid Row, Los Angeles. In 2021, she was chosen to be the CNN Hero of the Year. She was also chosen to be the NAACP Image Award Winner for Outstanding Social Media Personality in 2025.

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