Blog – New Sun Rising

Cultural empathy creates opportunity for entrepreneurs

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Scott Wolovich

As an entrepreneur herself, Leigh Solomon Pugliano understands on a personal level the amount of commitment and sacrifices that individuals put into starting their business–especially women. “I started my business …

Music festivals strengthen cultural appreciation and community connections

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Scott Wolovich

The celebration of culture manifests in different ways, and on May 11 two Pittsburgh events will share the day to showcase local and international cultures through music and food: Pittonkatonk …

RiverWise receives $160,000 for Beaver County initiative

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Scott Wolovich

BEAVER — RiverWise, a newly formed nonprofit project of the Beaver County Partnership for Community and Economic Growth, recently received a $160,000 grant from the Henry L. Hillman Foundation to …

Awards ceremony honors organizations with $30,000 for excellence in building Vibrant Communities

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Scott Wolovich

The roots of New Sun Rising’s history are embedded in the belief that advocating for culture, sustainability, and opportunity will cultivate Vibrant Communities. Strengthening Culture allows a community to build awareness for …

A Community’s Recovery Brings Nonprofit to Life

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Scott Wolovich

After Hurricane Ivan hit the area in 2004, communities in the Pittsburgh region experienced disastrous losses from flooding. Among those hit the hardest was Millvale. During the storm Girty’s Run, …

Idea Round-Up activates Etna’s EcoDistrict vision

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Scott Wolovich

By: Alyse Horn-Pyatt Over a year of monthly meetings for the Etna EcoDistrict Community Education Series led to five groups of borough residents and cohorts receiving $2,000 each to fund …

Grow residency program provides support for established entrepreneurs

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Scott Wolovich

By Alyse Horn-Pyatt Being an entrepreneur comes with the understanding that stepping stones are required to take an idea from business plan to earning a profit, and support throughout that …

Mini-grant expands afterschool reading program in Northside

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Scott Wolovich

Spring Hill Elementary School on Damas Street is bustling during afternoon dismissal. Through the chaos of kids getting ready to leave for the day, Stephen Weiss navigates the building up …

Placemakers find funding through One Northside mini-grant program

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Scott Wolovich

Photo: North Side Partnership Project celebrates its third Family Legacy Dinner Much of the building that was McNaugher School in Perry Hilltop remains the same since its closure in 2012, …

One Northside Mini-Grants fund community-driven projects

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Scott Wolovich

Photo: Syreeta Gordon, Unshakeable Motherhood Project On Wednesday nights, the community gym in Northview Heights Estates is filled with kids. Boys and girls of all ages use the space, but …

Galvanizing Energy Transition: Solar for Non-Profits (G.E.T. Solar) announces Request for Proposals

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Scott Wolovich

Tax-exempt [501(c)(3)] organizations located in western Pennsylvania in the West Penn Power service territory or in Allegheny County are invited to submit applications to go solar through the new G.E.T. …

SVP Full Circle Program Partners with New Sun Rising to Accelerate Non-profit Impact

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Scott Wolovich

Social Venture Partners (SVP) Pittsburgh has partnered with New Sun Rising to manage operations of their core program, the Full Circle Nonprofit Impact Accelerator. The program provides support for the …