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Ms Shirley, You will be missed. Rest in Peace • Community Leader

Posted on 01/28/2026

R.I.P. Shirley Raines

(December 29, 1967 - January 28, 2026)

Shirley “Ms. Shirley" Raines was an American activist and community leader best known for her efforts to help unhoused people in Los Angeles. She founded Beauty 2 The Streetz, an organization dedicated to providing resources, dignity, and care to people living on Skid Row, including food, hygiene products, clothing, and hope.

Beauty 2 The Streetz her nonprofit, which has more than five million followers on TikTok and over one million on Instagram.

Through food drives, clothing donations, makeup services, and daily outreach, Shirley used her platform to bring dignity and care to people often overlooked.

“She used her powerful media platform to amplify the voices of those in need and to bring dignity, resources, and hope to some of the most underserved populations,” the organization said.

Shirley became a viral figure through livestreams that showed her direct work on the streets, offering meals, hygiene kits, and kindness with no conditions attached. Her content reached millions and built a community centered on empathy and action.

Through her work, Ms. Shirley became a beloved figure on social media and in her community, inspiring countless people with her compassion, tireless dedication, and advocacy for some of society’s most vulnerable. She gave her time, her energy, and her whole heart to serving people through kindness. She reminded thousands of people that they were seen, valued, and loved.

Her voice and presence became synonymous with kindness and relentless service.

Shirley Raines passed away at the age of 58.

Her legacy of love, generosity, and service will continue to be remembered by those she helped and those she inspired.