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Beloved 'Beauty 2 The Streetz' Founder Shirley Raines Found Dead in Las Vegas
The influential nonprofit leader and social media star was known for her colorful style and dedication to helping the homeless.
Jan. 28, 2026 at 5:15pm
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Shirley Raines, the 58-year-old founder of the nonprofit 'Beauty 2 The Streetz' and a popular social media influencer, was found dead inside a southeast Las Vegas home on Tuesday. Raines had relocated to Las Vegas a year ago to continue her mission of feeding and providing cosmetic services to the homeless in the valley. The coroner has not yet determined the cause and manner of her death.
Why it matters
Raines was a beloved figure in the Las Vegas community and beyond, known for her tireless efforts to support the homeless through her nonprofit. Her death is a tragic loss for those she served and the many followers she inspired through her social media presence and activism.
The details
Raines, who had roughly 7 million followers across TikTok and Instagram, was named CNN Hero of the Year in 2021 and received a NAACP Image Award last year. She was known for her colorful style and regularly livestreamed her work with the homeless. In Las Vegas, Raines spent many mornings passing out hygiene products, water, and snacks, and organized weekly lunches for the homeless at Tonopah Park in North Las Vegas.
- Raines relocated from Long Beach, California, to Las Vegas a year ago.
- Raines was found dead inside a southeast Las Vegas home on Tuesday, January 28, 2026.
The players
Shirley Raines
The 58-year-old founder of the nonprofit 'Beauty 2 The Streetz' and a popular social media influencer known for her colorful style and dedication to helping the homeless.
Beauty 2 the Streetz
A nonprofit organization founded by Shirley Raines that provided food, hygiene products, and cosmetic services to the homeless in Las Vegas.
Alexandra Lourdes
The co-owner of Saint Honoré bakery, which partnered with Raines on a Juneteenth donut fundraiser for Beauty 2 the Streetz.
What they’re saying
“Shirley was a real-life angel who dedicated her life to feeding the homeless and helping others. If you can, honor her by doing one act of kindness today. That's how she lived.”
— Alexandra Lourdes, Co-owner, Saint Honoré bakery (Instagram)
What’s next
The coroner is still investigating the cause and manner of Shirley Raines' death.
The takeaway
Shirley Raines' passing is a profound loss for the Las Vegas community and the many people she served through her nonprofit 'Beauty 2 The Streetz'. Her legacy of compassion, activism, and dedication to helping the homeless will continue to inspire others to follow in her footsteps.
