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Once Homeless Boy Makes Clothes To Help Others In Need

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A little boy has taken on a big task with just his allowance in hopes of helping others in need.

Once homeless himself, Xavier Elliott now helps out other homeless children in Phoenix, Arizona. Earlier this month, the 10-year-old started his own mission to sew clothes for kids in need while using his own allowance to buy the fabrics.

“I think the idea came from everything we have endured and wanting to make a difference for other people,” Elliott’s mom, Stephanie, told The Huffington Post. “I think he took the volunteering he sees now and made it his own.”

Since starting the mission, the Elliott family has already received tons of help from others in their community. Through his Facebook page, donations of fabric have been flowing in to help Elliott keep the mission going. Until recently, Elliot had been using his mom’s sewing machine to make clothes until he received his very own sewing machine from a generous donation.

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Elliott decided to take on the challenge of learning to sew one day after watching his mom make clothes and purses. Everyday with a little progress, Elliott has been learning to trace patterns for toddler dresses and cutting fabric. His next project is to tackle coats to help people during the colder months.

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At a very young age, Elliott hasn’t had an easy life. He’s the son of a disabled veteran who has severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and their family has lived in several different homeless shelters before getting back on their feet, 12 News reported.

“He always had a huge heart, always had a smile like no other,” his mom posted on their Facebook page. “He has spirit like no other.”

Through his charitable operation, Elliott has learned a new craft but in the process, he has learned life’s bigger lesson to help others in need.