The Shirley Raines Legacy Grant
The Shirley Raines Legacy Grant:
One Woman Started a
Movement
Now we support the people carrying it forward. $1,000 each to five people, every quarter.
No nonprofit or 501(c)(3) status required.
In memory of
Ms. Shirley Raines
Registration opens
August 15
Be the first to know when it goes live. Drop your email and we'll send you the link the moment registration opens.
No nonprofit or 501(c)(3) status required. You can enter yourself or nominate someone else.
Real people.
Real work.
Real impact.
Open to individuals and small organizations actively serving people experiencing homelessness in the United States.
- No formal organization required
- No nonprofit status required
- No large following required
- Just meaningful work in your community
Four steps
One thousand dollars
- 01
Register or Nominate
Aug 15–Sep 1. Sign up yourself or nominate someone else, and get your own shareable voting page.
- 02
Round 1 · Everyone Votes
Sep 2–15. Supporters vote once per person, per day. Every entrant competes to make the top 20.
- 03
Round 2 · Top 20 Finalists
Sep 16–29. The 20 highest entrants advance to a final round of public voting.
- 04
Five Winners
Sep 30. The five finalists with the most votes each receive a $1,000 grant.
Come as
you are
A short form. A few details about your work. That's it.
- 01Basic contact information
- 02City and state
- 03A description of the work being done
- 04Photos or a short video
- 05Social media or website links, when available
Mark the calendar
Registration opens Aug 15 and winners are announced Sep 30. Follow @beauty2thestreetz.
Registration Opens
Aug 15
Registration Closes
Sep 1
Round 1 Voting
Sep 2–15
Top 20 Finalists
Sep 16
Round 2 Voting
Sep 16–29
Winners Announced
Sep 30
Ms. Shirley showed
the world what one person
could start
Somebody in your community is already carrying it. Registration opens August 15 — get on the list so you're ready the moment it does.