"We started the Raikes Foundation to build on our personal commitment to the idea that all young people should have equitable access to the systems that help them prosper, regardless of where they are from. These values were instilled in us as children growing up in Washington State and Nebraska; and they are the fundamental ideals that have driven our lives’ work. It’s a part of what makes us so proud to be American.Read More

Source: New York Times Summary: Tricia Raikes penned a letter to the editor to highlight the unique window of opportunity local and state governments have to support homeless students. View Article Read More

Source: Huffington Post Summary: Tricia Raikes highlights the unique window of opportunity we have to make a meaningful difference for the 1.3 million students experiencing homelessness in America.  View Article Read More

Source: Raikes Foundation Press Release Summary: The Raikes Foundation has partnered with the Gates Foundation, Paul G. Allen Family Foundation and the Campion Foundation to invest nearly $2 million dollars in a statewide effort to support students experiencing homelessness  View Article Read More

Source: America's Promise Alliance Summary: A new report funded by the Raikes Foundation highlights the struggles of America's 1.3 million homeless students and the staff working to support them. The report also includes policy recommendations to address this national crisis. View Article Read More

Source: Chronicle of Philanthropy Summary: Jeff Raikes makes the case for why foundations should aim to give away all of their money rather than exist in perpetuity.  View Article Read More

Source: U.S. Department of Education Press Release Summary: The Raikes Foundation has partnered with the U.S. Department of Education, Perts, City Year and MENTOR to help mentors across the country build students' learning mindsets and skills. View Article Read More

Source: Crosscut Summary: Following Governor Inslee's signing of the Homeless Youth Act, Tricia Raikes offers perspective on the accomplishments and challenges ahead in our community's work to make youth homelessness rare, brief and a one-time occurrence. View Article Read More

Source: Stanford Social Innovation Review Summary: Jeff and Tricia Raikes explain why we're so supportive of learning mindsets and skills, and what we're doing to help these keys to academic success reach teachers and students. View Article Read More

Source: ParentMap Summary: The Raikes Foundation recently partnered with ParentMap on a nine-month series exploring the importance of quality afterschool programs and the impact of voluntary quality standards being adopted across Washington state. View Article Read More