During her life, Avis Beasley served in the United States Air Force as well as locally. Avis was a write-in candidate for town council in Gordonsville, Virginia, which she successfully won in 2004. She served on the town council until her death in 2011.

Inspired by her late mother's ambition and legacy, her own desire to give back to her hometown, and her longing for a unified community, Chrystie established the outreach group.