
SAVE THE DATE | October 10, 2026
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
Time: 9a-3p
Location: Champaign County ReStore(1914 Glenn Park Drive, Champaign, IL)
Team Registration Fee (Old Dogs & New Pups): $200
2026 Theme: TBD
Sponsorship opportunities available! Reach out to Rachel at [email protected] or 217-819-5115
2025 Raise the Woof! Under Cat-Struction Recap!

2025 Photo Albums | Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County >> & Matt Difanis Re/Max Team >>
Congratulations to our 2025 Day of Event Winners!
- Kittens/Young Pups
- Judge’s Choice & Build Team Choice – 1st Place: First Mid Bank & Trust
- Judge’s Choice – 2nd Place: The Ferry Family
- Alley Cats/Old Dogs
- Judge’s Choice & Build Team Choice – 1st Place: Berglund Construction
- Judge’s Choice – 2nd Place: Reifsteck Wakefield & Fanning
- Best Team Spirit: ECI Construction
Thank You To Our 2025 Raise the Woof! Sponsors

- Top Dog Sponsor: Tenet Wealth Partners >>
- Lumber Sponsor: First Mid Bank & Trust >>
- Leader of the Pack Sponsors:
- Best in Show Sponsors:
- Citizen Canine Sponsors:
