Fort wrestled with the idea of homelessness at age 5. Ever since she noticed a homeless person in Kitsapp County, Washington, Hailey Fort has dedicated her childhood to helping people who don’t have homes. She couldn’t understand why some people didn’t have a place to stay and she wanted to do something about it.
“I think everyone should have a place to live,” Fort told Huffington Post.
With her parents’ help, Fort learned to build simple shelters. Over the last 4 years, her tiny homes have given folks who are down on their luck privacy, safety and a warm, dry place to get some rest. The little homes are built from pallets and insulated with recycled denim, much of which has been donated by the surrounding community.
Now 9, Fort’s adding onto the shelter project with a garden, coat drives, fundraising, and toiletry kits to help her neighbors eat well and feel better.
Learn more about Hailey’s Harvest.
