Raise the Woof! is a competitive pet house building event, benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County. Last year, 18 teams came together to build their best version of a pet house, and in the process raised over $25,000 to fund the creation of affordable housing here in Champaign County.

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: 9a-3p
Location: Champaign County ReStore(1914 Glenn Park Drive, Champaign, IL)

Team Registration Fee (Old Dogs & New Pups): $200

2026 Theme: Bark with Me! Indoor dog house that acts as functional FURR-niture

  • Need some inspiration for this year’s build? Check out the winners of the Bark & Build Competition in Dallas, Texas!

Thank You To Our 2026 Event Partners!

Raise the Woof! 2026 partners:

Top Dog: First Mid Bank & Trust

Leader of the Pack: Tenet Wealth Partners, Berglund Construction, Busey Bank

Best in Show: Matt Difanis Team :: Re/Max, ECI Construction Services, Carle Health, The Atkins Group, Prospect Bank, Champaign County ReStore, cibm Bank, Floor Shield of Central Illinois, Stevie Jay Broadcasting

Canine Citizen: Style and Grace, M | H, Hickory Point Bank, Cozad Asset Management, GHR Engineers and Associates, ABC Heating & Air Conditioning, First Federal Bank, Needful Things Warehouse Gallery, Reifsteck Wakefield Fanning, Dimond Bros, Fisher National Bank

2025 Photo Albums | Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County >> & Matt Difanis Re/Max Team >>