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A roundup of GWI news, including general announcements, reflections from our team, and links to resources.
By Mitzy Clementina Bautista
06.18.26
Whether through relationship-building, collective learning, or reimagining how we share power and navigate conflict, Mitzy is dedicated to helping create the conditions for a more connected and equitable future.
By Holly Kelly
06.18.26
Drawing on experiences as an activist, small business owner, photographer, and fundraiser, Holly is passionate about building relationships that support a more just and equitable future. Grounded in connection and creativity, they help ensure that the transformative work in our communities has the resources it needs not just to take root, but to grow.
By Hélène Lesterlin
03.17.26
2025 was a year of shifts and seismic shocks, meaningful celebrations and bone-deep gratitude, pivots, adaptation, and a maturation of our work and commitment to Just Transition.
By Mariam Bhacker
02.24.26
Through fiscal sponsorship, we get to partner with passionate leaders, organizers, and change agents in the region.
By Amanda Cassiday
12.04.25
Since September 2024, Amanda Cassiday has served with grace, wisdom, and unflagging energy as one of the Co-Directors of Kingston Common Futures...
By Hélène Lesterlin
11.26.25
We are SO excited to finally share this big news with you! We have been sitting quietly with this idea for a long time - Solidarity Leaders Lab!
By Hélène Lesterlin
05.15.25
Kingston Common Futures’ purpose is to challenge historic imbalances of power and systems of oppression while working towards an inclusive and collaborative ecosystem empowered to serve the common good.
By Aja Schmeltz
02.28.25
We stand in solidarity with our communities as we work to disrupt and reform our economic system. During today’s economic blackout, we encourage everyone to embrace the principles of Just Transition and recognize the power of everyday people to drive change. 
By Hélène Lesterlin
12.16.24
We hold so much gratitude for the resilient and caring network of partners, leaders, supporters, community members, and initiatives that have inspired and worked with us to manifest more just and generous ways of working, collaborating, and, well, being.
By Hélène Lesterlin
10.21.24
Good Work Institute is thrilled to announce the culmination of a multi-year collaborative design process that tackled how to create a democratically-controlled community fund for the benefit of Kingston.
By Micah
07.16.24
An hour could only cover so much, but what was offered was deep, personal and from a place that truly questions our relationship to all existence.
By Hélène Lesterlin
09.21.23
We at GWI are so happy to welcome two new team members to our collaborative Good Work!