New Horizons seeks helping hands to boost Llano residents

JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF

LLANO — When citizens in the city of Llano are down on their luck, they turn to an organization that is able to help.

New Horizons is a nonprofit group that relies on local donations without government aid to help others pay utility bills, purchase medicine and cover other living expenses. Families in need are screened, and those that are approved can not apply for help again in the next 12 months, spokeswoman Vera Ellis said.

“We pay it directly to the city utilities, pharmacies (and other businesses),” she said.

The organization helps those living in Llano and in the western part of the county, noting other organizations assist those in the eastern part.

Those wanting to make a donation can send it New Horizons, P.O. Box 107, Llano, TX 78643.

Ellis said the organization saw an increase of those requesting and being approved for help during the month of November.

“It hurt us,” she said.

jfierro@thepicayune.com