Habitat for Humanity is set to host its first-ever hybrid live and virtual Raise the Roof event on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 12 p.m. The event will feature cameo appearances by special celebrity guests, as well as a welcome message from Jonathan Reckford, president and CEO of Habitat International.
Linda Brock of Real Estate Partners is the event’s presenting sponsor for the second year.
Ticket and table purchases will include a “Raise the Roof party pack” and lunch from Panera Bread delivered to each participant’s home or office. Those who support with a ticket or table will be able to watch the event live as Habitat has partnered with WTCI to record and stream the event. Habitat will make the recorded event available online later for a larger audience to enjoy at their own leisure.
“Creating strong and stable communities is important now more than ever in these trying times,” said Phil Trammell, vice president of development for Habitat of Humanity of Greater Chattanooga. “We are living in challenging times, and because of that we are transforming this event to provide a first-rate experience for our sponsors and participants. Through fundraisers like Raise the Roof, we are able to continue to help Chattanooga families build strength, stability, and self-reliance.”
This year’s event is a hybrid event, meaning guests can attend either virtually or in person. There will be a total of 14 tables at the event, each seating only four people. All tables will be properly spaced to meet CDC guidelines, and guests will be asked to wear masks when they are not eating. Guests will be given a time for entry and greeted at the door in order to avoid large crowds congregating together, and they will be asked to avoid socializing in groups during the event.
“We are taking all the necessary precautions to make sure this event is safe for all in-person attendees,” said Madison Bradford, Habitat’s development and communications manager. “We want to prove that we can still hold fun events like Raise the Roof in person while being responsible and doing all we can to protect our guests.”
Over the past 34 years, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga has built 278 homes and repaired over 80 existing homes, providing more than 1,000 women, men, and children with stability and the joy and security of Habitat homeownership.
Proceeds from Raise the Roof will go directly into funding Habitat for Humanity’s mission of building more decent and affordable homes for deserving families in Hamilton County. Last year’s event raised over $100,000.
Tickets are $50 and tables are $500. To purchase tickets or tables, visit Habitat’s Eventbrite page or call 756-0507.