The Who, What, and How of New Sun Rising

Sun, 11/01/2009 - 22:31 — swolovich

Established in 2005 following Hurricane Katrina, and local flooding resulting from Hurricane Ivan; New Sun Rising supports grass roots projects in the Pittsburgh region through fiscal sponsorship.  We seek to help ideas become reality: by 'connecting the dots' of support for our projects, providing 501c3 status, allowing access to a subscription grant database, issuing discounted and free software through Tech Soup, awarding an annual $500 First Ray grant, and the logistical support of our existing network of community partners and volunteers. Have a unique idea? Click the 'Submit Proposal' tab above to get started.


Vision and Mission of NSR

New Sun Rising’s vision is to become the grass-roots option for creative solutions in the community by providing fiscal sponsorship to adopted projects. Through identifying and promoting ideas aligned with our values, we emphasize: ease of process, efficient use of resources, and effectiveness of support.

Mission: New Sun Rising exists as a non-profit organization that launches projects to positively impact cultural, environmental, and social wellness.  Our organization creates measurable change through projects primarily affecting the region of Western PA through direct action, education, social service, goods, and training.


Milvale Library and NSR ready for University of Vermont Alternative Spring Break students

Fri, 03/05/2010 - 18:17 — swolovich

Spring Breaking with New Sun Rising in Millvale, PA? That's exactly what 10 open-minded students from the University of Vermont have in mind this upcoming week, as part of the university's Alternative Spring Break program.  Since 1991, they have sent out over 1,200 volunteers- logging over 50,000 volunteer service hours- in many needy communities far from their home in Burlington, VT.   This year, the group coming to Millvale will work on both interior and garden phases of the Millvale Community Library and is one of 13 such trips scheduled for 2010.  Lifetime memories and relation-building are certainly on the agenda- but make no mistake, this group is looking forward to working hard to make a lasting impact on this grass-roots project.

The UVASB program contacted New Sun Rising last year, and were 'amazed at the grass-roots nature of the project'.  They felt there was an added reward in working with such a relatively small organization, and the benefits of making such a large impact in one week is exciting to them. The nature of the work is not lost on the group.  Realizing the endless resources that they have access to in college, these 10 students understand that many do not have these tools at their disposal.  They are truly enthusiastic  to help bring a library to Millvale and make these opportunities available to everyone.

Please join us in welcoming our guests for the week, we are truly honored to have such compassionate and responsible individuals working with us at the Millvale Library.  They will be working hard, alongside some of NSR and the Library's volunteers, from Monday, March 8th to Friday, March 12th.   If you have some time, stop down and say hello at the future home of the Millvale Community Library on Grant Ave. Meet volunteer students like site co-leader Mae Baldwin, who says that she decided to participate in ASB this year "because I felt that I hadn't given back to the community as much as I could have.  Speaking for all of us on our trip, we as college students, are in a privileged position in our society.  I have been given opportunities that others don't have, and I see it as an obligation to volunteer my time to help build a stronger and better community". Is there any doubt that they will leave not only the Library, but Millvale itself, a much better place than they found it?  

Anyone interested in helping with donations for the week, can contact Brian at 412.977.7672 or Scott at 412.855.7433. 

 


Milvale Library and NSR ready for University of Vermont Alternative Spring Break students

FarmCorps now fiscally sponsored by New Sun Rising

Mon, 02/15/2010 - 11:00 — swolovich

Do you know where your food is grown, and who is growing it?  That is the question the Pittsburgh-based organizers of FarmCorps would like to answer for good.  By recruiting and training the next crop of local farmers, the region's sustainability will improve- making food production local and providing a legitimate career choice to many.  New Sun Rising is excited to announce our support of FarmCorps and looks forward to growing their vision together.  Be on the lookout for their promo video, which was competed with the help of an NSR grant in support of World Environment Day (http://newsunrising.org/project/farmcorps_film_project).  Remember to support local food sources when possible.


Pittsburgh's Industrial History: 2010 First Ray Grant recipient

Fri, 01/15/2010 - 08:25 — swolovich

NSR is pleased to announce this years First Ray Grant recipient:  " Pittsburgh's Industrial History".  Project leader, Ben Peoples, seeks to 'Explore Pittsburgh's Past from the Skies of the Present'.  Through use of Kite Aerial Photography techniques integrated into the development of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle; Peoples will select 6 abandoned industrial sites to visually document.  While working with the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area organization, he has identified a list of 40 local sites to survey and consider.  Ben plans for the project to culminate with mapping from the images produced, holding a photography show, compiling a book, and keeping an active website with images freely available.  The birds eye view images of these abandoned sites are historical, educational, and breathtaking.  Kicking off his efforts in March 2010, New Sun Rising is excited to be partnering with such a creative approach to fostering a new understanding of our industrial heritage here in Southwestern PA. 


Pittsburgh's Industrial History: 2010 First Ray Grant recipient

Millvale children's program ends, new library becomes focus - Post Gazette 12.24.09

Sat, 01/02/2010 - 10:38 — swolovich

The children's program of Millvale library has ended to allow the group working to open a library in the community to focus its energy on the new facility....

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09358/1023083-54.stm


Tony Hawk Foundation announces Pitcher Park as 2009 Skatepark Grant Award recipient

Fri, 01/01/2010 - 22:28 — swolovich

The Tony Hawk Foundation Board of Directors has announced the recipients of its Fall 2009 Skatepark Grant Awards.  From the 52 applications submitted for this season's Grant Review Session, the Board of Directors selected fourteen from low-income communities across the U.S., and collectively awarded $130,000 to help build free, quality skateparks that will serve at-risk youth. Congrats to Pitcher Park (www.pitcherpark.com) for securing a $10,000 grant.

Read more about the Tony Hawk Foundation here: http://www.tonyhawkfoundation.org/content/list/20091220/


Tony Hawk Foundation announces Pitcher Park as 2009 Skatepark Grant Award recipient

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