Sentinel staff report–
Want to support a local nonprofit? It can be as simple as choosing where to purchase fireworks.
Fireworks stands often represent a major annual fundraiser for various nonprofit organizations in Citrus Heights, with some reporting net revenue of upwards of $10,000 in a week or less of sales. Several local nonprofits told The Sentinel their profit margin on sales range from around 28-35%, depending on rent paid for the space and other fees.
In Citrus Heights, there are a total of 19 licensed fireworks stands this year, according to the city. While a visit to one may help a local little league, making a purchase a few blocks up the street could support police or a local church.
The following is a list of locations and the name of the organization in charge of the stand, as provided by the city’s Community Development department:
- Antelope Road Christian Fellowship: 7951 Antelope Rd.
- Bella Vista High Band Boosters: 5425 Sunrise Blvd.
- Church of the Harvest: 7951 Auburn Blvd.
- Cobra Baseball Club:
- 6916-6920 Sunrise Blvd.
- 8001 Greenback Ln.
- Citrus Heights Police: 6920-7030 Auburn Blvd.
- First Apostolic Church: 7400 Greenback Ln.
- Friends Church: 7070 Woodmore Oaks Drive
- Job’s Daughters Bethel: 8421 Auburn Blvd.
- Knights of Columbus: 7817 Old Auburn Rd.
- Royal Stage Christian Performing Arts
- 6422-6458 Tupelo Drive
- 8525 Auburn Blvd.
- Sunrise Girls Softball: 7147 Greenback Ln.
- Sunrise Little League: 7601 Sunrise Blvd.
- SOAR Neighborhood Assoc: 7901 Greenback Ln.
- Tabernacle Baptist Church: 6425 Antelope Rd.
- American Legion: 7920 Old Auburn Rd.
- Byers Gymnastics: 7000 Sunrise Blvd.
- Romanian Christian Fellowship: 7963 Auburn Blvd.
Fireworks stands in Sacramento County were allowed to begin sales on Sunday and will continue through July 4.
