By Sara Beth Williams–
Purpose Built Trade Co. this weekend will host a “Rods and Rigs” fundraising show at their location on Sunrise Boulevard in Citrus Heights.
The car and truck show will be held on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature live music, food trucks, and local vendors. Cars, trucks, and motorcycles are welcome to register to participate in the show. The store is asking for a $20 registration fee. Proceeds from the event go toward The First Responders Children’s Foundation.
“Our hope and our mission for this event is to make the community stronger,” Purpose Built Operations Manager Chris Delso said in an interview with The Sentinel, adding that the goal is to raise money to support as many fallen first responders’ families as possible.
The company also hosted a car show for the grand opening of their Citrus Heights location in October of 2023. According to the company’s website, Purpose Built has hosted two previous car and truck shows at other locations in April 2024, including a show at their store location in Oakley, and another show at their Livermore location. Citrus Heights store management said over 300 vehicles participated at each location’s car show.
This coming Saturday, Delso anticipates 200 to 300 registered vehicle participants and hopes for a large community turnout. He said a specific donation goal hasn’t been set yet.
The First Responders Children’s Foundation began after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and provides financial support to children who have lost a parent in the line of duty, as well as to families of First Responders who have endured significant financial hardship due to other tragic circumstances.
The concept for Purpose Built Trade Co. began with the opening of East Bay Work Wear in 2010, according to its website. Purpose Built offers work-wear brands such as Carhartt, Dickies, and Wrangler at their retail locations.
The store describes itself as a “one-stop outfitter for tradespeople and businesses” and carries an inventory for every size, gender, and age. According to their website, A percentage of all Purpose Built profits go toward funding trade school tuitions.
Purpose Built is located at 6245 Sunrise Blvd., in Citrus Heights.
