The Covid-19 Arts Working Group (CAWG), a collaboration of 15 foundations and a private donor in the Pittsburgh metro area, announces the Arts I Equity I Reimagined Fund, in response …
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New Sun Rising is happy to announce that Jamie Johnson has been promoted from Manager of Performance Improvement to Director of Programs for the organization. In her new role, Jamie …
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Last month, six organizations were chosen to receive funding from the Collective Action for Re-Imagining grant program. The initiative, managed by New Sun Rising (NSR), has distributed over $700,000 to …
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Over the summer, New Sun Rising hosted three virtual Community Small Business Workshops to help entrepreneurs access vital resources and navigate the changing Covid-19 landscape. Catering to Wilkinsburg, Homewood, and …
Read MoreNew Sun Rising is happy to announce that Ashley Johnson has been hired as Office Administrator for the organization. As Office Administrator, Ashley is involved in the areas of operations, …
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Above: students with Shaler Area Middle School teacher Chris Lisowski (center) at a fundraiser for Girty’s Woods hosted by Sprezzatura in September 2020. Photo courtesy of Lauren Powell. Girty’s Woods …
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Pittsburgh, PA — To increase transparency between organizations and communities, and help them access the information and technology needed to reach their shared goals, New Sun Rising has launched the …
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Above: Community leaders gather for the EcoDistricts Incubator at the Millvale Food + Energy Hub in 2019. There are handfuls of reasons as to why individuals choose careers in the …
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Pittsburgh, PA — The Henry L. Hillman Foundation has approved a $250,000 grant to support operations and the continuation of existing programs for the Triboro Ecodistrict through 2021, allowing the …
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Above: a student working at the Believe & Achieve Learning Hub in Spring Hill. Sometimes, a little bit of funding can go a long way. For those who live or work …
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Above: A group of girls who participated in Open Field’s 2020 summer program. Last September during New Sun Rising’s Ignite Vibrancy: Collective Impact, over 30 community leaders representing 10 collective …
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Pittsburgh, PA — Eleven nonprofit executives have been selected as the first cohort to participate in a three month resiliency program to address personal and organizational pressures that have been exacerbated …
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Pittsburgh, PA — A virtual gallery opening will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29 for the six artists selected to participate in the Exploring COVID-19 Impacts Through …
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