Restoring Beauty.
Rebuilding Lives.
Pass the Beauty Inc. is a nonprofit dedicated to restoring dignity and hope to women survivors of violence, mental health challenges, and homelessness.
Beauty & Wellness
Find support, connection, and space to heal.
Join our Beauty & Wellness Support Group for compassionate community and wellness resources.
A Message from Our Founder
Thank you for joining the Beauty and Wellness Mental Health Support Group! I am truly excited to welcome you into this special space created for healing, encouragement, personal growth, and connection.
While you receive the support you need, your child is also welcome to participate in our YAEE Youth Program, where young people can build confidence, strengthen their voices, develop leadership skills, and connect with their peers.
We are honored to support you and your family on this journey. You are welcome here, you are valued, and you do not have to walk through this season alone.
With love and support,
Cintoria Franklin
Founder and Executive Director, Pass the Beauty Inc.
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"Every woman deserves to feel seen, valued, and worthy of beauty — no matter where she has been."
Pass the Beauty Inc. was founded on the belief that beauty is not a luxury — it is a right. We serve women who have survived the unsurvivable, offering programs that restore confidence, nurture mental wellness, and rebuild lives from the inside out.
Our Foundation
The Core Message of Pass the Beauty Inc.
"You deserve to be seen, supported, safe, and empowered."
— Cintoria Franklin, Founder & Executive Director
Pass the Beauty Inc. was created from survival, faith, and a commitment to ensure that no one feels invisible while facing domestic violence, homelessness, bullying, trauma, or mental health challenges.
As the founder of Pass the Beauty Inc., I do not lead this work from a place of theory alone. I am a survivor of domestic violence. I understand what it feels like to live in fear, lose parts of yourself, question your worth, and wonder whether anyone truly sees what you are experiencing. I also understand the courage it takes to leave, rebuild, heal, and find your voice again.
My survival became part of my purpose.
Pass the Beauty Inc. exists to help people recognize that what happened to them does not have to define the rest of their lives. We create safe spaces where individuals can be heard without judgment, connect with support, understand their options, rebuild their confidence, and begin healing at their own pace.
We believe beauty is more than physical appearance.
- Beauty is finding your voice after being silenced.
- It is setting boundaries after experiencing control.
- It is asking for help after believing you had to carry everything alone.
- It is seeing value in yourself again after someone tried to make you feel worthless.
That is why our numbers matter.
When we report how many people attend our support groups, complete an intake, receive housing assistance, access food, participate in youth programs, or connect with community resources, we are not simply counting services. Every number represents a person with a name, a story, a family, and a future.
One person
may represent a mother trying to escape an unsafe relationship.
One intake
may represent someone finally feeling brave enough to ask for help.
One housing placement
may represent a person sleeping safely for the first time in months.
One support group participant
may represent a woman discovering that she is not alone.
One young person reached
may represent an opportunity to interrupt bullying, violence, or trauma before it continues into adulthood.
Numbers help us measure our impact, identify unmet needs, strengthen our programs, and show funders and community partners why continued support is necessary. However, we will never allow the numbers to erase the people. Behind every number is a human life. Behind every service is a moment of trust. Behind every success is a person who decided to take one more step forward.
Pass the Beauty Inc. is committed to helping individuals move from surviving to healing, from silence to advocacy, and from feeling invisible to knowing that their lives and voices matter.
I survived domestic violence, but my story did not end with what happened to me. My story became a bridge for others. Through Pass the Beauty Inc., I use my voice, lived experience, leadership, and faith to remind people that healing is possible, that support is available, and that they do not have to walk their journey alone.
We count people because people count.
One Person, One Housed
We believe stable housing is the foundation of healing. Our One Person, One Housed program serves Davidson County residents who have experienced homelessness as a direct result of domestic violence and mental health disparities — walking alongside them from crisis to stability, right here in our community.
Domestic Violence
Many survivors flee dangerous situations with nowhere to go. We provide emergency housing navigation, safety planning, and transitional support to help survivors find and keep stable housing.
Mental Health Disparities
Untreated mental health challenges are a leading driver of housing instability. We connect individuals to culturally competent mental health resources alongside housing support so healing can truly begin.
Community Wraparound
Stable housing requires more than four walls. We surround each person with community, advocacy, and ongoing support — addressing the root causes that led to homelessness in the first place.
1 in 5
people experiencing homelessness cite domestic violence as the direct cause
40%
of homeless women have experienced domestic violence in their adult lives
100%
of the people we serve deserve safety, dignity, and a place to call home
Davidson County residents only · All information is kept strictly confidential
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Beauty & Wellness
Mental Health Program
Our weekly Beauty & Wellness Mental Health Support Group is a safe, nurturing space where women can gather, share, and heal together. We combine beauty, wellness, and mental health support to restore dignity and wholeness.
Need a referral for mental health services? Fill out our referral form and we will contact you within 48 hours.
We respond within 48 hours. All inquiries are confidential.
Spreading Awareness on
Community Safety & Domestic Violence
At Pass the Beauty Inc., we believe that silence is not safety. Through education, community outreach, and courageous conversations, we are committed to breaking the cycle of domestic violence and building neighborhoods where every woman and child can live free from fear.
Community Outreach Events
We host and participate in community events, health fairs, and neighborhood gatherings to bring domestic violence awareness directly to the people who need it most. Our outreach meets women where they are — in their communities, in their spaces, and on their terms.
Education & Resource Sharing
Knowledge is power. We distribute educational materials, connect survivors with local resources, and facilitate workshops that help women recognize the signs of abuse, understand their rights, and access the support systems available to them in Nashville and beyond.
Safe Spaces & Survivor Support
Our programs create safe, judgment-free environments where survivors can speak their truth, receive emotional support, and begin the journey toward healing. Through our Beauty & Wellness Mental Health Program and Crisis Support services, no woman has to face her story alone.
Cintoria Franklin Joins Metro Community Safety Task Force
Pass the Beauty Inc. founder Cintoria Franklin was appointed to Nashville's Metro Community Safety Task Force — bringing the voice of survivors, women, and underserved communities to the city's most important public safety conversations.
Watch the WSMV ReportMetro Community Safety Task Force
Nashville, Tennessee · January 2026
"Every woman deserves to feel safe — in her home, in her community, and in her own skin."
— Pass the Beauty Inc. Mission
1 in 4
women experience severe intimate partner violence
80%
of survivors say community support changed their path
100%
of our weekly support groups are free to women in need
Funders & Partners
We are grateful for the organizations and community partners who make our work possible.
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Youth Advocates for
Empowerment & Education
YAEE is Pass the Beauty's youth-focused program dedicated to bringing awareness to young people about bullying and teen violence. We believe that strong minds, strong hearts, and strong futures start with education — and that every young person deserves to feel safe, seen, and empowered.
Through workshops, community conversations, and peer advocacy, YAEE equips young people with the tools to speak up, stand up, and stop the cycle of violence — creating a generation of advocates who carry the beauty of hope forward.
"You are not defined by what happened to you. You are defined by the beauty you carry within — and the courage it takes to let it shine."
— Pass the Beauty Community
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9th Annual Community Safety, Domestic Violence & Cancer Awareness Charity Walk
