There's No Place Like Home 2026

Celebrating 35 Years of Francis House and 30 years of There's No Place Like Home!

We are excited to welcome you back to the New York State Fair Horticulture Building for There's No Place Like Home on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Event Highlights:

• Purchase keys for a chance at unlocking the doors of eight prize houses.
• Win cash and prizes in our raffle and silent auction.
• Enjoy eight gourmet food stations and an open bar.
• Gain deeper insight into our mission and ministry through video storytelling.

We look forward to celebrating with you and thank you for supporting Francis House! 

Please Note: Event tickets are $50 per person. You will receive an email confirming your purchase and paper ticket(s) will be mailed to you. To participate in the silent auction, add your credit card information after registration. You can confirm that your card is on file by visiting the "My Info" tab at the top of the page. 

Francis House Main Raffle - Take a chance and support Francis House!

Raffle tickets are on sale now! $5 each or five for $20 
Raffle Tickets are available for purchase in advance at Francis House (108 Michaels Ave) Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or during the event at the raffle table. 

Raffle Tickets cannot be mailed. The drawing will take place at 8:30 p.m. the night of the event. You do not need to be present to win. 

Prizes:

• 1st Prize: $2,026 Cash prize donated by Friends of Francis House
• 2nd Prize: $500 Nichols gift certificate donated by Nichols of Liverpool
• 3rd Prize: Dinner for a Year! Includes twelve $100 gift certificates donated by local restaurants: 
  Apizza Alimentari, Attilio's Restaurant & Bar, The Brewster Inn, The Cider Mill, Dinosaur BBQ, Eden, Francesca's Cucina, Jake Hafner's Restaurant & Tavern, Kitty Hoyne's Irish Pub, Lemon Grass Restaurant, Riley's, and Vito's Ristorante 

*Important Information*
Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
New York State Gaming Commission regulations require raffle participants to be residents of New York State.
NY State Games of Chance License No. 31-207-170-05886

Donate an Item!

Help make the event even more exciting by donating a prize for guests to win! We welcome donations of new items (valued between $50 and $200) to be featured in one of our 8 event houses. Donations of higher-value items may be showcased in our silent auction, providing additional opportunities to support Francis House. 

Your generosity helps create a memorable event while supporting the mission of Francis House. Thank you for your support! 

Looking for ideas? Browse our suggested gift list on Amazon for inspiration. Questions about donating an item? Contact us for more information.