(PHOTO PROVIDED / THE VILLAGE REPORTER)
HELPING SURVIVORS … Sarah’s Friends was awarded a $2,240 grant from the Bryan Area Foundation to be used for a new collaborative partnership with Hosanna Horse Haven. The monies will help survivors of crime in Williams County participate in a therapeutic horseback riding/healing curriculum. This therapy program will benefit seven survivors with eight weeks of riding services. Pictured during the check presentation are left to right Bryan Area Foundation Grant Committee member Larry Harsila, rescued and therapy horse Jessa, Hosanna Horse Haven President Will Allomong, Sarah’s Friends Executive Director Katie Shaffer, and Hosanna Horse Haven Director Lisa Allomong.