CLEARLAKE, Calif. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 2337 in Clearlake is launching a Christmas tree fundraiser this week.

The VFW Auxiliary Post, which supports veterans of all wars, will host a Christmas tree lot on its grounds at 3980 Veterans Lane, Clearlake.

Post Commander Irl Morehouse said the tree lot will open on Saturday, Nov. 30, and remain open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. while supplies last.

Morehouse, who has experience running Christmas tree lots, decided to sell a selection of 50 Christmas trees as a fundraiser for the post this year.

“This is the first year that we’ve attempted this,” said Morehouse, who is new to his post commander job.

Morehouse said the post, which has 119 members, supports vets and helps connect them to resources.

The post often finds itself responding to different types of needs, from immediate help such as food or a place to say.

Veterans in need “knock on our doors and say, ‘I’m broke,’” Morehouse said.

He said the post does what it can to provide assistance through its food pantry, contacts with other organizations and its own limited financial resources.

“The troops are in trouble and they need help, and that’s what we try to do,” Morehouse said.

He said the post is “trying in every way” to be a part of the community.

For more information about the post, call 707-994-4748.

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