This year’s Raise the Woof! brings a fresh twist—our event is officially “Under Cat-struction!” Instead of building dog houses, teams will design and construct creative cat trees, blending fun, teamwork, and community spirit. Happening Saturday, September 6th, this unique event benefits Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County.
- Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
- Time: 9am-3pm
- Location: Champaign County ReStore Parking Lot (1914 Glenn Park Drive, Champaign)
What Team Category Should I Register For?
Young Pups (Novice):
- For those with little or no construction and/or design experience
- Build using the provided pre-cut standard pet house designed by Habitat staff
- Add your own paint, stain, & accessories
Old Dogs (Experienced):
- Design provided by team. Team will be given some supplemental building materials but is not required to use them.
- Pet Structure Specifications for a DOG, CAT, BIRD, OR OTHER SMALL ANIMAL:
- Out: Treated Lumber Base, 36″ max width
- In: Any Base, 28″ max width
Thank You To Our 2025 Raise the Woof! Sponsors!
Raise the Woof! 2024
Last year, 21 teams came together and raised over $25,000 to support affordable housing in our community. With team and community involvement growing each year, we’re excited to see what this year’s builders will bring to life.
- Most Pup-ular Winners (Public Choice):
- Young Pups: First Mid Bank & Trust
- Old Dogs: Boy Scout Troop #103 in Mahomet
- The 50 “Scent” Winner (Most Funds Raised):
- Mahomet Rotary Club
- Team Spirit Winner:
- Surface 51
- The Hot Dog Winners (Build Teams’ Choice):
- Young Pups: UIUC Student Chapter
- Old Dogs: Berglund Construction
- The Ulti-Mutt Winners (Judges’ Choice):
- Young Pup: First Mid Bank & Trust
- Old Dogs: Berglund Construction
2024 Photo Albums | Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County >> & Matt Difanis Re/Max Team >>
Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors!
Top Dog Sponsor: Tenet Wealth Partners
Leader of the Pack Sponsors: Busey Bank, The Atkins Group, Reifsteck Wakefield Fanning & Company, & GHR Engineers and Associates, Inc.
Best in Show Sponsors: ESS Clean, Inc.., ECI Construction Services, Carle Health, Broeren Russo, Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors, Stevie Jay Broadcasting, Davis-Houk Mechanical, Inc., Pavlov Media, First Mid Bank & Trust, Matt Difanis Team :: Re/Max Realty Associates, & First State Bank
Canine Good Citizen Sponsors: Champaign West Rotary, ABC Heating & Air Conditioning, Hickory Point Bank, MH CPA PLLC, RATIO Architects, DECA Improvements, & Cozad Asset Management, Inc.