Our Foundation
The Shia Rain Foundation works to build a future where children and families have the tools, support, and opportunities to heal, grow, and thrive—regardless of the challenges they face.
Our Vision
We envision a rural Oklahoma where no family walks through grief or hardship alone.
Our Goal
By combining compassionate care with workforce development, we strive to transform cycles of adversity into pathways of renewal and strength.
About Us
Butterfly Rain is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and community-based nonprofit in rural northeastern Oklahoma, where high rates of poverty, substance abuse, domestic violence, and generational adversity create persistent barriers to stability. We are committed to transforming lives by promoting self-reliance through innovative, accessible programming tailored to the needs of our region. Recognizing agriculture as a central industry in our area, we develop and deliver workforce initiatives that provide hands-on training in essential agricultural and rural trades, skills not traditionally offered by local schools or supported by financial aid. Our services include vocational courses in areas such as horseshoeing, artificial insemination, beekeeping, and much more. We also provide wraparound support, including mentoring, transportation assistance, and community outreach to ensure participants can fully engage and succeed. By equipping youth and adults with marketable skills and a pathway to self-sufficiency, Butterfly Rain fosters stronger families, healthier communities, and a brighter future for our rural region.
HOW THE SHIA RAIN FOUNDATION WAS BORN
The Shia Rain Foundation was born from the heartbreaking loss of Denver Shia Rain and a grandmother's promise that no family should face tragedy alone. That promise became a mission to bring hope, healing, and support to families in crisis.
What began as a small grassroots effort grew into a lasting legacy of compassion for families of children with heart conditions and others facing life's greatest challenges. Founder Krisstee Pierce's own journey through grief and recovery shaped the foundation's commitment to walking alongside those in their darkest moments.
After Denver's passing, grief led Krisstee's family through years of addiction, hardship, and healing. Through faith and perseverance, they discovered that recovery and restoration were possible.
Krisstee believes God transformed her deepest pain into a purpose to serve the hurting, grieving, and broken. Today, the Shia Rain Foundation provides practical help, emotional support, and hope through programs that strengthen individuals and families.
Every program reflects the belief that no matter how difficult the journey, healing is possible through faith, community, and support. The foundation continues restoring hope—one child, one person, one family, and one heart at a time.
Meet The Team
Krisstee Pierce
Founder & Executive Director
Titus Carey
President
Grant Neugin
Vice President
Randall Hendricks
Treasurer
Tracy White
Secretary
Melissa Drywater
Board Member