SHINE Initiative

For Dignity Director Kelly Master published her first book, SHINE – Uplifting Words for Girls in Stilettos, in 2016, inspiring women worldwide. For Dignity has provided free copies to thousands of women in prisons, strip clubs, recovery homes, and the streets.

Due to the high demand and beautiful responses, Kelly and the For Dignity team have started a SHINE Initiative to give 50,000 copies to women in prison.

This book of hope is profoundly impacting and changing lives. Will you donate and help more women find hope?

Amazon sells SHINE at $10.95, but we can get a much better price when purchasing bulk through the printer.

$100 donation will provide 20 women behind bars with a free copy.
$500 donation will provide 100 women behind bars with a free copy.
$1000 donation will provide 200 women behind bars with a free copy!


  • “Thank you for thinking about me and for the encouragement. Please send me anything else you may have.”

    death row inmate

  • Sobbing and falling to the floor, “I never knew God loved me!”

    inmate and former drug addict

  • “Thank you for taking the time out to pray and send us books. I really appreciate it. It’s nice to know that people are praying for us. People that we don’t know at that. It is really a blessing! I hope that one day when I get out I have a chance to come and meet you guys I can’t wait to read it and learn from it. I also have about ten pairs of stilettos. I love the title of the book “SHINE – Uplifting Words for Girls in Stilettos.” Thank you again!”

    Prison Inmate

  • “Today I was blessed with the book SHINE that Pastor Chris brought to Celebrate Recovery. I want you to know how touched I was to know you thought of us. At times I feel people judge me and do not know me. I made very wrong choices, but I am a child of God. Thank you for your Christian kindness. I was blessed today! Blessings to you and your ministry!”

    Prison Inmate

  • “I just want to express my thanks for the inspirational book “SHINE.” It is so nice to know that people are thinking about us in here. It’s nice to always be reminded that we are not alone. We all will arise from the ashes and soar to new heights.”

    Prison Inmate

  • “I read this book every night. It is so encouraging and helps me remember that people care.”

    strip club dancer

  • “I LOVE THIS BOOK!”

    Inmate with life sentence

  • “This book is the real deal. I want to give it to everyone I know.”

    strip club bouncer

  • “Thank you for this book. It really shows how much you care about the girls and we really appreciate it.”

    strip club manager

  • "This book saved my life! I wanted to give up, but now I know someone cares, and I matter."

    Inmate with life sentence

  • "I couldn't forgive myself, but now I can"

    Prison Inmate

  • "I didn't realize anybody cared. Thank you!"

    Prison Inmate

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