Social media creator and nonprofit founder Shirley Raines, widely known as Ms. Shirley, passed away at the age of 58, leaving behind a powerful legacy of service and compassion. Her organization, Beauty 2 The Streetz, confirmed the news through a social media post, calling her loss immeasurable.
Raines dedicated her life to helping homeless individuals across Los Angeles and Nevada. Through her nonprofit, she provided food, basic necessities, emotional support, and hope to people living on the streets. The organization said she used social media to raise awareness, amplify unheard voices, and restore dignity to underserved communities.
A mother of six, Raines suffered a devastating personal loss when one of her sons died as a toddler in 1990. Channeling her grief, she began feeding homeless people on Skid Row, turning pain into purpose.
In 2021, when she was named CNN’s Hero of the Year, Raines spoke openly about her journey. She said broken people still matter and can help others. Just days before her death, she was seen distributing meals, continuing her mission of kindness.
Her passing has deeply affected volunteers, followers, and the many lives she touched. Shirley Raines will be remembered as a symbol of love, resilience, and selfless humanity, whose work will continue to inspire compassion and action for years to come.
Her example reminds society that one person’s empathy and consistency can change lives, rebuild hope, and give forgotten communities a sense of belonging, safety, care, dignity, and lasting human connection. Always.