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For nearly a decade, the Compton, California-born Raines, affectionately known by many as Ms. Shirley, dedicated her time and energy to serving LA's unhoused communities. After experiencing homelessness in her younger years, the mother of six was inspired to donate and distribute food and hygiene kits to Skid Row. Raines, along with volunteers, also applied makeup and styled the hair of people who hadn’t been to a salon in years.
When 58-year-old Raines died suddenly in January from hypertensive heart disease, it felt like LA lost its matriarch. Her impact lives on through the volunteers, friends, and community members dedicated to keeping her mission alive.
Watch to learn more about her beautiful journey, her well-deserved accolades as a CNN Hero of the Year, and how Beauty 2 the Streetz continues to shine light in the darkest places.
0:00 Introduction to Shirley Raines & Beauty 2 the Streetz
0:19 Finding Purpose Through Loss and Giving Back
1:33 Building a Global Community and Expanding Outreach
2:54 Celebrating Her Achievements & Heartbreaking Loss
4:26 The Power of Direct, Raw Connection on the Streets
6:35 Humanizing the Unhoused Community One Smile at a Time
11:47 Continuing Shirley’s Legacy of Radical Compassion
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