For some, it’s never too early to start philanthropy work. Just ask South Whidbey’s own altruistic 7-year-old, Weston Dill.

Dill, ever the little samaritan, is at it once again collecting scarves, hats, gloves and art supplies for the homeless community at Everett Gospel Mission for Women and Children. The bubbly Dill is collecting donations for the fourth year running, and has collected stuffed animals, books and items to keep homeless individuals warm in the past.

“It’s getting colder and I want other kids to be warm,” Dill said. “I want to help because I want the kids to feel like they have a home and people who care about them.”

Dill, a Clinton resident, is currently on his last week of collecting donations. Those who would like to donate can drop off items at the donation bins at Porter Whidbey Insurance in Freeland and China City in Oak Harbor. Dill and his mother, Jenny Dill, will make the last pickup in Oak Harbor early Thursday afternoon and Friday evening in Freeland.

Jenny Dill says the idea came about four years ago when Weston Dill saw homeless people while the family was driving through downtown Seattle, and remarked that it was a good thing there are no homeless children. After his mother explained the unfortunate truth of homelessness, Weston Dill felt he had to do something right away.

“This was definitely his idea, I just help him as much as I can,” Jenny Dill. “The shelter said he’s the youngest child to leave a donation they’ve ever met,”

Weston Dill hand delivers the gifts to other kids at the shelter so he can meet with them personally. He wants them to feel special, and it’s why he particularly wanted handmade warm clothes this year so they feel more personalized for the women and children at the shelter. For him, he wants to do more than help. He wants to spread the love.

“I just like helping people, animals and other stuff,” Weston Dill said. “It makes me feel great.”