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, beer and wine, and two dessert tables.
• 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! 

Event tickets are $50 per person. You will receive an email confirming your purchase. 

Please Note: Tickets purchased from October 7 to October 14 will be at "will call" at the registration table on the night of the event. 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 Raffle - Take a chance and support Francis House!

Main Raffle

Ticket Price: $5 each or 5 for $20 (purchase in advance at Francis House or at the event)
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

Diamond Raffle

Ticket Price: $50 (100 available to purchase at the event)
Prize: Diamond bracelet valued at $7,000 donated by Welch Jewelers

Emerald Raffle

Ticket Price: $50 (50 available to purchase at the event)
Prize: Emerald Necklace valued at $4,000 donated by Cazenovia Jewelery

Raffle drawings will start at 8:15 p.m. on Oct. 14. You do not need to be present to win.

*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