Non-profit for Austin’s homeless started by Round Rock girl

Preteen starts non-profit to help homeless

A Round Rock 12-year-old is proving you're never too young to make a difference in your community. She's found a unique way to raise money to house the homeless.

ROUND ROCK, Texas - Upstairs in her family's office, 12-year-old Nevaeh Adams is finishing up some last-minute Christmas gifts.

"I just saw a lot of people, how they start businesses, so I just wanted to try to, like, start something new and do a bunch of, like, cool stuff," said Nevaeh Adam’s, founder of Girl Boss Creations ATX.

Her nonprofit has a big purpose behind it.

"I'm doing the business because I want to help the homeless, cause it's hard driving past them and seeing them suffer," said Nevaeh.

She's raising money to purchase a tiny home for a homeless person.

"It makes me feel sad because maybe they didn't mean to get kicked out or, like, not have a home or anything," said Nevaeh. "I feel like they deserve a second chance."

So far, she's hit about ten percent of her $40,000 goal.

"I am so proud of her," said Ashley Adams, Nevaeh’s mom. "I mean, 12 years old. When I was 12, I was, you know, maybe drawing pictures and running around in my backyard and jumping on the trampoline. I wasn't thinking about trying to save the world."

But Nevaeh has some big dreams.

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