The community is very sad about the loss of beloved activist Shirley Raines. The 60-year-old passed away from hypertensive heart disease. She was found unresponsive in her home in Henderson, Nevada, on January 27 after her family could not reach her.
Shirley was the wonderful founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz, a nonprofit that helped people living on Skid Row in Los Angeles. She spent her time giving out warm meals, hygiene kits, and makeovers. She treated everyone with deep respect, always calling them by name and reminding them that their dignity mattered.
Her sudden passing has left her family and twin sister completely heartbroken. Supporters all over the country are sharing beautiful messages online and promising to keep her mission alive. Shirley will always be remembered for her steady smile and the amazing way her kindness changed lives.
