This spring a 300-member unit of the Northern Nevada National Guard was deployed to Afghanistan. Although the name of the unit is Northern Nevada, it also includes soldiers from the California side of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Sue Jackson of the American Legion Post 795 South Lake Tahoe is heading up the project to send packages from the Lake Tahoe Basin to this unit. Members of the Boys & Girls Club recently wrote letters and made heartfelt cards expressing their appreciation for these folks.

Lake Tahoe Boys & Girls Club members write to the troops. Photo/Provided

You can help too by donating something for these packages. Suggestions include: personal letters and cards of gratitude and appreciation, phone cards, sports balls, toiletries, CDs, DVDs, and T-shirts, baseball caps and other souvenirs with Lake Tahoe printed on items.

Monetary donations are welcome to assist the American Legion in covering the cost of shipping. Drop off your donations at the Boys & Girls Club (1100 Lyons Ave.) 2-6pm Monday-Friday until May 31.

For more information, contact the Boys & Girls Club at (530) 542.0838 or Sue Jackson (530) 544.4007.