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OXFORD, Michigan ( WXYZ ) -- A 4-year-old Oxford boy is making a big impact in his local community through a simple school project that has grown into something much larger.

Easton Peterson chose charity work as his virtue for a school assignment, and he decided to focus on helping dogs without homes. When the young boy learned that many dogs don't have forever families, it made him sad.

"Doggies! Because they don't have homes," Easton said, explaining his choice to help animals in need.

To raise money for homeless dogs, Easton started collecting bottles and cans for cash. What began as a small project has become a daily routine for the Peterson family.

"Every single day our trunk is completely full," said Alexandra Peterson, Easton's mom.

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