Sondra Hernandez Staff writer December 22, 2024

Two Willis-area brothers have made it their mission to make a difference in the community.

Two years ago, Dylan Kyle-Sears, 22, and Rylan Sears, 16, started the Helping Hand Stand on their property where their Rylan’s Farm is located. 

Rylan built the structure that has a wood floor and frame, blue tarp walls and a metal roof. From the stand on the side of 14577 Trero Lane anyone who is in need can stop and pick up items at no cost. 

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They also run the farm where they sell goats, chickens, turkeys, quails, ducks and other animals. Their Facebook page intro reads “two brothers trying to help the community and make an honest living. Thank you for your support.”

In the stand are items are donated from community members and include clothing, nonperishable food, toys, blankets, household items and furniture. 

Dylan said when he was younger before he was adopted by the Sears family, he would come and pick up items at stands like these. 

“Now that I’m older it seems like the best thing I could do is give back to others,” he said. “Hopefully in this form or fashion I can give back to those who were in a situation like I was.” 

Dylan is the CEO of the farm and stand and Rylan is the CFO.

They want to be a reliable source for people in need where people know they can come get what they need for no cost. 

Rylan said when they first opened the stand it was about half the size of what it is now. In the new year, they are looking to expand the size of the stand. 

They are seeking the donation of a storage building in the new year of roughly 10 foot by 10 foot. Just this week there was overflow as people lined up dropped off items outside the stand. 

They just finished successful toy and blanket drives to distribute during the holiday season. 

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Some of the memorable things they received have been a saddle and a working washer and dryer. They knew they had something special with the saddle and put it up for sale using the proceeds to buy nonperishable items for the stand. 

With the washer and dryer, a couple came and claimed it in their minivan. 

“It brings about many people we didn’t know about and if it was in my shoes I hope people would do the same for me,” Rylan said. 

They have helped a single mom with three kids who would visit several times a week. 

“Every time I would see her she’d come and tell me how thankful she was and how this has helped her quite a bit,” Dylan said. 

When he’s not working on the farm or at the stand, Rylan is a home school, high-school student and he works at Carpenter Feed and Hay in Willis.

Most people know about the stand from their active Facebook page. Dylan also has an Instagram page where he posts what’s going on with the farm and stand.

The brothers gain strength from each other as they think of ways to expand serving the community. 

“It’s amazing to watch somebody who is so young be so generous,” Dylan said of his brother. “When I was 16, I didn’t have thoughts of giving back to the community. It was more centered around me. It’s amazing to see someone so young be so charitable.” 

Their dad, Kent Sears, said he couldn’t be prouder of them.

“Much like (Dylan), when I was 16 this would have been the last thing on my mind. To see they’re not playing video games and they’re doing something constructive with their time makes me very proud,” Kent said. “I’m surprised that it has taken off like it did. These guys, I’m really proud of them and they’re doing a great job.” 

The stand is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. 

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