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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!
September 24, 2026 · The Hudson Commerce Doors open at 5:45 p.m.
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A Night of Impact & Inspiration

Celebrate 40 years of building futures as we honor a community built on heart, courage, and wisdom. Be part of this unforgettable evening where we turn the dream of homeownership into a reality for local families.
Because after four decades, we know one thing for sure: There's no place like home.
When: September 24, 2026, doors open @ 5:45 p.m.
Where: The Hudson Commerce (508 S. Commerce St. Wichita, KS 67202)
Tickets: $125/person
Tickets will be on sale soon!
What to wear? Leave the formal wear in the closet! We invite you to wear your best denim, button-downs, and comfortable shoes.

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.
Three-photo collage showing Habitat volunteers installing siding, raising a wall frame, and a vintage exterior of a house under construction.

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.

    So, what is Raise the Roof?

    Raise the Roof is Wichita Habitat for Humanity's signature fundraising event. Over the years, it has become increasingly popular, bringing the community together to raise critical funds. This event isn't just about fundraising; it's about sharing the stories and impact of our Habitat families.
    Together, with Raise the Roof, we create pathways for deserving families to achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance necessary for building a better future.
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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!
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      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.

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