SHINE Initiative

A Clarion Call to Dignity

For too many women, life has been a battle against trafficking, exploitation, addiction, and incarceration—a cycle of pain, shame, and hopelessness. But hope is not lost. SHINE is a voice of hope. A clarion call to Dignity.

In 2016, Kelly Master, Director of For Dignity, published SHINE – Uplifting Words for Girls in Stilettos, a book that has touched the lives of thousands of women in prisons, strip clubs, recovery homes, and the streets. It speaks worth to the broken, light to the lost, and strength to those struggling to rise.

Now, The SHINE Initiative is on a mission to get 50,000 copies into the hands of women who need it most. Women trapped in darkness—whether behind bars, in addiction, or in the grip of exploitation—are finding a lifeline in these pages.

And the impact is spreading. SHINE has been translated into Indonesian and is reaching women trapped in brothels overseas, offering them a message of worth, restoration, and freedom.

Will you stand with us? Your donation will place SHINE directly into the hands of a woman who needs to know she is seen, valued, and worthy of a new beginning.

✨ Give today. Help a woman reclaim her Dignity. ✨

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📖 “I had given up… but then I read SHINE.” – Survivor

🌟 “This book reminded me that I am more than my past.” – Survivor

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  • “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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