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Raise the Roof: There's no place like Home logo.
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Citizens of the Air Capital!

Step onto the yellow brick road and join us in celebrating 40 years of empowering families through affordable homeownership. There’s no place like home, so come help us Raise the Roof!
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Location


The Hudson Commerce
508 S. Commerce St. Wichita, KS 67202
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Date & Time


September 24, 2026
Doors open:
5:30 p.m. for sponsors (Brick & Mortar and above)
6:15 p.m. for general admission
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Tickets


Sold Out!
Tickets are officially sold out for this year's Raise the Roof 2026. Please call our office at (316) 269-0755 if you have questions.

What to wear?

Leave the formal wear in the closet! We invite you to wear your best denim, button-downs, and comfortable shoes. Click here to check out the photos from last year's event.

A Night of Impact & Inspiration

Celebrate 40 years of impact at Raise the Roof, Wichita Habitat for Humanity's signature fundraiser. Join us to honor a community of heart, courage, and wisdom as we share family stories and raise funds to turn the dream of homeownership into reality.
Together, let's build a better future, because there’s no place like home.
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    An Evening You Won't Forget!

    Add September 24, 2026 to your calendar and let's RAISE THE ROOF for a stronger, stable community.
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    Get ready to groove with live music and fun activities! Bring the energy and keep the vibes going all night long!
    Three women sharing a joyful group hug, with the woman in the foreground holding a gold key.
    Hear powerful stories of Wichita Habitat for Humanity's impact on families and communities.
    An interior view of the Raise the Roof event.
    Every ticket purchased and every paddle raised helps us pave the way for affordable housing solutions.

      Frequently Asked Questions

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      Entertainment by

      Lisa Hittle Jazz Plus

      Led by an accomplished jazz saxophonist, Lisa Hittle Jazz Plus will bring vibrant sounds to our evening. From soulful melodies to dynamic jazz arrangements, their incredible talent will provide a beautiful soundtrack as we gather to support the journey of homeownership.
      A Sunseeker Elite X4 Wireless Robotic Mower and a Louis Vuitton Multipass handbag.
      Unlock Your Luck:

      The Premium Key Raffle

      Unlock your chance to win big! Purchase a key for $100 during the night of the event to receive your unique raffle number and enter our exclusive double drawing.
      • Luxury Fashion: A stunning $3,000 Louis Vuitton Multipass handbag
      • Smart Tech: A $1,500 Sunseeker Elite X4 Wireless Robotic Mower
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      Necklace Raffle

      Enter for a chance to win a stunning 18-karat yellow gold ruby and diamond Khai Khai Down necklace from Randy Cooper's Fine Jewelry. This beautiful 18-inch piece features a high-polish bar set with 17 rounds and five bezel-set rubies.
      Make a $25 donation for one entry or $100 donation for five (5) entries. The drawing will take place at this year's Raise the Roof and anyone can participate!
      Enter the Raffle
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      Ruby Red Reveal Boxes

      Grab an exclusive $100 Ruby Red Reveal Box to celebrate our 40th ruby anniversary
      Every box is guaranteed to have a prize, with one special ruby red reveal box holding our grand prize, a $1,000 airfare voucher for your next adventure!
      You might also unbox great finds like:
      • Gift baskets from local businesses
      • Gift cards to top restaurants
      • Unique experiences and goodies
      Our ruby red reveal boxes are only available for purchase during the event, so get yours early before they're gone!

      Unforgettable Experiences

      As the evening unfolds, raise your paddle during our live auction and bid on exclusive adventures you will never forget.
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      Luxury Oceanfront Escape in Florida

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      Local Farm-to-Table Dinner Experience

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      A lakeshore view of the Offshore Vacation Home.

      Pacific Northwest Vacation Home

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      Silent Auction Collection

      Preview our silent auction and bid on incredible items before and during Raise the Roof. Because when it comes to strengthening our community, there is no place like home. The silent auction opens at 9 a.m. on Thursday, September 17.
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      Millard Fuller Philanthropy Award Recipient

      The Millard Fuller Philanthropy Award is presented to an individual or organization who deeply embodies the spirit of building homes, communities, and hope through their unwavering dedication and generosity.
      This year, we are honored to present the award to Textron Aviation who has been instrumental in the construction of over 17 homes for local families.
      Textron Aviation logo.
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      Four Decades of Heart, Courage, and Community

      Since 1986, we've believed that everyone deserves a decent place to live. But just as Dorothy discovered, the road home isn't always easy. It requires resilience and a community standing behind you to make the impossible possible.
      At this year's Raise the Roof, we look back on 40 years of empowering families in Sedgwick County and rally together to fund the future we are building... one home at a time.
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      We aren't just building houses...

      We're giving families the Brains (financial education), Heart (community support), and Courage (partnership) to succeed.

      We're giving families the Brains...

      We're giving families the Heart...

      And we're giving families the Courage to succeed.

      Construction volunteer wearing safety glasses using a nail gun to secure a wooden frame.
      Three women sit in a row at classroom tables, focused on writing and taking notes during a workshop.
      Two volunteers high-fiving through the wooden studs of a wall frame on a sunny construction site.
      Three smiling people stand outside a gray house, with a woman holding scissors to cut a red ceremonial ribbon across the front door.
      Construction volunteer wearing safety glasses using a nail gun to secure a wooden frame.
      Three women sit in a row at classroom tables, focused on writing and taking notes during a workshop.
      Two volunteers high-fiving through the wooden studs of a wall frame on a sunny construction site.
      Three smiling people stand outside a gray house, with a woman holding scissors to cut a red ceremonial ribbon across the front door.

        Thank you to our Sponsors!

        Presenting Sponsor
        Emprise Bank logo.
        Framer Sponsors
        Mahaney logo.
        Meritrust Credit Union logo.
        Superior Broom logo.
        Kansas Health Foundation logo.
        Cornerstone Sponsors
        Key Construction logo.
        Brick & Mortar Sponsors
        IdeaTek logo.
        Textron Aviation logo.
        Black Hills Energy Ready logo.
        Security 1st Title logo.
        Rhoden Roofing logo.
        Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas logo.
        Pearson Construction logo.
        General Sponsors
        Evergy logo.
        The Flooring Shop logo.
        Crafted by Crabtree logo.
        Robert Miller.
        Hutton logo.
        Foulston Siefkin logo.
        Patterson Legal Group logo.
        Profillment logo.
        Fidelity Bank logo.
        ICM logo.
        Our Supporters
        Ann & Gary Patterson.
        Ashok & Sheelu Surender.
        Chef Louis & Mitch Foreman.
        Chris & Amy Madsen
        BAS logo.
        Culligan logo.
        Dillons logo.
        Frank Lloyd Wright's Allen House logo.
        Juiced Fuel logo.
        Kendra Scott logo.
        Logo Depot logo.
        McClelland, Inc. logo.
        Old Cowtown Museum logo.
        Randy Cooper's Fine Jewelry logo.
        ReSound logo.
        Roy Hayden logo.
        Shocker Printing & Promo Solutions logo.
        Sunflower Travel logo.
        Thumper Johnson Mobile Audiology.
        Walmart logo.
        Wichita Historical Museum logo.

        2026 Planning Committee

        Amy Madsen's headshot.
        Amy Madsen RTR 2026 Chair
        Felicia Saunder's headshot.
        Felicia Saunders
        Elizabeth Valencia's headshot.
        Elizabeth Valencia
        Ann Patterson's headshot.
        Ann Patterson
        Sue Kloosterman's headshot.
        Sue Kloosterman
        Dawn Tucker's headshot.
        Dawn Tucker
        Kate Scheer's headshot.
        Kate Scheer
        Angie George's headshot.
        Angie George
        Kim Parsons' headshot.
        Kim Parsons
        Charissima Albright's headshot.
        Charissima Albright
        Jeanne Phillip's headshot.
        Jeanne Phillips
        Sarah Lopez's headshot.
        Sarah Lopez
        Alicia Sanchez's headshot.
        Alicia Sanchez
        Danielle Johnson's headshot.
        Danielle Johnson
        Quang Nguyen's headshot.
        Quang Nguyen