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.
What a way to spend a Friday; our Horizon Experience group toured Heinz Field with amazing guide Nancy and spend 90 minutes cruising the Three Rivers on the RiverQuest boat behind the Carnegie Science Center. Thanks to Heinz Field and Tickets For Kids Charities for donating admissions- we had an amazing day!!
Forbes Funds has offered to meet the challenge grant from New Sun Rising, in providing $550 towards completion of the business plan for the Millvale Library. With NSR providing matching funds, the Millvale Library Project is positioned to complete this crucial document, which will serve as a catalyst for additional local and regional support. Thanks to Forbes Funds for joining us in our vision to create a public library for the deserving citizens of Millvale.
New Sun Rising is ecstatic to announce the adoption of two new projects for the Summer of 2009. The Pittsburgh Pipedream Orkestra, set to launch in July; and the Pitcher Park Music Festival, scheduled to be held on August 8th. Select the 'Current Projects' tab to read more, and please join us in supporting the new members of the NSR family.
More details coming soon.... click on the heading for info
Through the hard work and dedication of the Millvale Library Project; New Sun Rising is proud to announce the receipt of the following grants:
- The Babcock Charitable Trust contributed $500 for high quality library services to the children and families of Millvale
- The Neigborhood Investment Association awarded a $1,000 grant for operating costs at the Millvale Children's Library
- The Laurel Foundation approved a $10,000 grant to support the Millvale Libary Project
New Sun Rising is extremely excited to announce the incoming 2009 Board of Directors. The organization is looking forward to a great New Year in both continuing to support our existing projects, and reaching out to identify and adopt new ones as well. The 2009 Board consists of: Sarah E. Bachner Brandon Hochstetler Elizabeth Wantz Mandy Wingard Scott Wolovich
Catch the buzz with articles related to New Sun Rising Projects....
--Pittsburgh Post Gazette : Millvale Library building renovation and progress--
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08297/921935-54.stm?cmpid=neighborhoods.xml
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Pittsburgh Pipedream Orkestra is a two month project with the goal of building and playing unique PVC instruments (thongophones). The ideal participant group will be approximately a dozen students in grades 5-12 (and older) who are interested in music and/or instrument building, and who will develop personal and interpersonal skills and share their creativity in a public music performance.
The Pitcher Park Music Festival will be held on August 8th, 2009 at the South Park Amphitheater, and has lined
up 15 local bands to perform. The goal of the Pitcher Park Music Festival is to bring our talented youth together
with their families and friends; to enjoy a day filled with music and raise money for the creation of Pitcher Park.
NSR is seeking 16 interested children, ages 7-9, to participate in this year's version of The Horizon Experience. Our first event will be at the Party for the Planet at the Pittsburgh Zoo on April 18th. This will be followed by a tour of Heinz Field and RiverQuest cruise June 26th, and the final date on August 22nd at the Log House Gardens. Parents and Guardians, please download the attached document and contact us to secure a spot in this exciting program. We accept on a first-come, first-served basis!!
