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Our team is always discussing the latest news, updates, publications, and work in the social responsibility sector.  Catch a sneak peek into what our team has been talking about lately.

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May 13, 2025

In January 1, 2025, after two years of thoughtful planning, Kinetic West has transitioned to a shared ownership model—welcoming a new group of partners who will build the future of Kinetic West, together.

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September 23, 2024

When we began our journey of creating a collective vision for Kinetic West, we knew that we didn’t want a vision statement, as we found words to be limiting. We wanted to expand our own thinking on what a vision could be.

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Childcare: Systemic Change or Incremental Progress?

In our work, I often find myself struggling with tension between ambitious, systemic reform and pursuing pragmatic, short-term solutions that could help right now. It’s not that we lack ideas. It’s that we get stuck choosing between bold redesigns and practical steps forward. It’s a tension many of us feel. But maybe we don’t have to choose. Maybe it’s not a choice at all. Where can we strive for bold, ambitious transformation while making meaningful progress today?

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