October 23, 2014
Raikes Foundation receives major award for its work to end youth homelessness in King County

Source: Puget Sound Business Journal Summary: The Raikes Foundation was humbled to accept the Secretaries' Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships on behalf of everyone working to end youth homelessness in King County. View Article Read More

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September 28, 2014
We’re working to improve area’s youth programs

Source: The Tacoma News Tribune Summary: Leaders from The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation and Peace Together discuss their effort—with support from the Raikes Foundation—to strengthen their out-of-school programs via the Youth Program Quality Initiative. View Article Read More

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April 13, 2014
Local foundations pledge $450,000 to bolster services for homeless youth in King County

Source: Raikes Foundation Press Release Summary: The Raikes Foundation joined with fellow Seattle-based philanthropies Ballmer Family Giving and the Thomas V. Giddens, Jr. Foundation in a $450,000 commitment to help fill the gap left by federal funding cuts for services to prevent and end youth homelessness in King County. View Article Read More

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April 13, 2014
Departing Gates CEO’s next task: making philanthropy effective

Source: Seattle Times Summary: As he steps down from his CEO position at the Gates Foundation, Jeff Raikes reflects on the lessons he learned and how he hopes to carry them into the next phase of his philanthropic journey. View Article Read More

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October 28, 2013
Raikes Foundation's new home offers inspiration, comfort

Source: Puget Sound Business Journal Summary: As the Raikes Foundation enters a period of growth, it welcomed leaders from around the region to celebrate the opening of their new Lake Union offices. View Article Read More

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September 10, 2013
Jeff Raikes to retire as CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Source: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Summary: After five years as CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Jeff Raikes announced his decision to step down from the position. View Article Read More

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June 28, 2013
Leveraging mental muscle for academic excellence

Source: White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Blog Summary: The Raikes Foundation sponsored a meeting co-hosted by the White House and Department of Education to explore the role academic mindsets play in creating positive student outcomes. View Article Read More

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February 20, 2013
Innovate to end youth homelessness

Source: Seattle Times Summary: In an op-ed for the Seattle Times, Jeff and Tricia Raikes highlight the opportunity King County has to tackle youth homelessness through collaboration and innovation. View Article Read More

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January 16, 2013
Helping homeless youth realize their boundless promise

Source: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Impatient Optimist Blog Summary: Tricia Raikes shares her optimism about King County’s community-wide effort to address youth homelessness, and the personal inspiration for her work on the issue. View Article Read More

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July 10, 2012
White House highlights “Champions of Change” in the fight against youth homelessness

Source: White House Press Release Summary: Tricia Raikes was honored as a “Champion of Change” by the White House for her involvement in King County’s community-wide effort to address youth homelessness. View Article Read More

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