New Sun Rising

The Who, What, and How of New Sun Rising

swolovich — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:31:17 -0600

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

sid — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 10:16:27 -0500

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

swolovich — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:17:54 -0600

Spring Breaking with New Sun Rising in Millvale, PA?

FarmCorps now fiscally sponsored by New Sun Rising

swolovich — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:00:49 -0600

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

swolovich — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:25:39 -0600

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.