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2 brothers in Willis built a "Helping Hand Stand" to give back to those in need

Published  December 23, 2024 6:45pm CST
Willis
FOX 26 Houston

The Brief

    • Brothers Rylan and Dylan Sears built "A Helping Hand Stand" in Willis, TX, offering free items like food, clothes, and toys to those in need.
    • The stand, which started with free eggs, has grown significantly over two years, accepting various donations and serving more people daily.
    • Dylan, adopted by Rylan's family, finds fulfillment in giving back, hoping the stand continues to expand and help more people.

WILLIS, TX - "A Helping Hand Stand" in Willis, TX was built by hand by brothers Rylan and Dylan Sears.

The stand might be small but the impact it makes on those, in need is much bigger. 

"All we ask is that you don’t make a mess and be courteous to the next person," said Dylan Sears. 

Two brothers, who don’t ask for much, are doing their part to lend a helping hand. 

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Two brothers in Willis Texas are giving back to their community with a toy drive to help those in need.

"There’s a lot of places that will help somebody with a lot of stipulations and price tags and that’s not what we are trying to do," said Dylan.

The 2 brothers built" A Helping Hand Stand"  2 years ago on Rylan’s arm. The pair started off giving away free eggs, but in 2 years the stand and the need have doubled. 

"People drive up here, and they walk to the stand, drop it off and put it on the shelves as they go" Rylan said. 

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The brother says their stand takes all types of donations, big and small. 

"We have toys right there for the kids. There are toys for all ages,’ said Rylan, "Clothes and then over here, we have our non-perishable food items," 

"Everyday it seems like more and more people are coming, and it seems like a blessing for those as well as a blessing for us," Dylan said. 

Especially for Dylan, who was adopted by Rylan’s family 2 years ago, and learned even more about what it means to give back. 

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"From being a person who would need to go to stands like this or food banks and stuff like that, it’s just amazing to be able to be in a place to help those instead of being in need of help," said Dylan. 

For 16-year-old Rylan and 22-year-old Dylan, they hope this stand and their mission will continue to grow. 

"Don’t be shy, we have had people show up here, and it brings tears to their eyes and tears to our eyes that they are so happy that they can find somewhere that they can go," said Rylan. 

Rylan and Dylan are hoping that more donations come in this holiday season, so if you are in need, or you would like to help, you can go to their website for more information. 

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