Shirley Raines, the founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz, has died suddenly at the age of 58. She was found unresponsive in her Nevada home during a wellness check. Her family said her death was unexpected, and authorities have stated that there are no signs of foul play. Official findings are still pending.
Raines dedicated her life to helping people living on the streets. Through her nonprofit, she provided food, hygiene supplies, and personal care services to unhoused individuals in California and Nevada. Her work focused on restoring dignity and showing compassion to those often overlooked.
She became widely known through social media, where millions followed her outreach efforts. Her videos showed simple but powerful acts of kindness, offering respect and encouragement to people in need. Many supporters said her approach made them feel seen and valued.
Raines often spoke about personal loss in her own life and said it shaped her commitment to serving others. She believed that pain could be transformed into purpose and that everyone, no matter their struggles, had value.
She received national recognition for her work, including being named a CNN Hero. Her team has said her mission will continue. While her passing has deeply affected her community, her legacy lives on through the lives she changed.