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When little Hailey Fort was five years old she saw a homeless man on the street and immediately asked her mother what she could do to help.

For the past four years, Hailey has been true to her word by giving up her free time to help those living on the streets.

And despite her young age, she plans to build 12 homeless shelters using power tools and donated wood.

She built the first one this week in Washington, US, and handed it over to a man she spotted sleeping on the street.

But the schoolgirl's community spirited efforts don't stop there.

With the assistance of her family she grows fruit and vegetables for the vulnerable and plans to harvest up to 500 pounds of produce this year.

She details her growing efforts on her Facebook page Hailey's Harvest, which she set aged six.

Proud mum Miranda Fort, told ABC News: "The homeless are people she counts as her friends.

"It's that friendship, in part, that keeps her going.

"Hailey is repeatedly told that she can stop at any time but she continues because this is her passion.

"I think a lot has to do with setting such high goals and then the rush she gets when she meets them."

(Image: Facebook / Hailey's Harvest)

Her first shelter, which was produced with Hailey assisting with power tools is planned for a man called Edward.

Hailey said he stuck out because he was so gracious and kind when receiving food.

She has been trained to use electric drills, nail guns and building staplers.

(Image: Facebook / Hailey's Harvest)

She has also distributed 1,000 items of toiletry, 500 feminine hygiene products and around 100 coats.

She is also trying to raise $1,000 on her GoFundMe page to fund her efforts.