YWCA to benefit family for holidays

URBANA – It's been a tough year for Linda Bosch and her kids, but donations from area businesses could make their Christmas a little bit brighter.

The Homer family is the first-ever recipient of a gift basket and donations from the YWCA's Holiday Market. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Urbana Civic Center.

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