Fireworks and Air Quality: It’s not all boom and gloom!
July has past, and the fireworks were strong! While we have been on our air quality adventure in the Triboro EcoDistrict, some have asked what the impact of fireworks are …
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The Bright Spot: Kenny’s
Shining a light on the projects and businesses supported by the Vibrancy Funds Neighborhood: Pittsburgh, Homewood Program: Launch Culture Grant Awarded: April 2018 A once vacant lot in the …
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New Sun Rising Supports Resident-led Projects through the One Northside Mini-grant Program
The One Northside Mini-grant Program, supported by The Buhl Foundation, will invest $50,000 in awards and development support for community-driven projects. The 2018 program seeks to strengthen connections and create …
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New Sun Rising Impact Report 2017
For many of us, 2017 brought new challenges to our cultural, environmental, and economic well-being. Tough conversations ensued as people began to ask whether the ‘tendencies in the world’ were …
Read MoreNSR Welcomes Culture + Sustainability Interns
New Sun Rising welcomes three dynamic summer interns to the team. Two will be supporting the Director of Sustainability, Zaheen Hussain, and his work surrounding Air-Quality and one supporting the …
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Allegheny County Solar Co-op Info Session
Interested in going solar? We’re partnering with Solar United Neighbors of Pennsylvania, a nonprofit that provides unbiased, installer-neutral support, to create the Allegheny County Solar Co-op to help. Solar co-ops …
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NSR Seeks Applicants for Equity + Capacity VISTA Position
New Sun Rising is now accepting applications for their 2018-19 AmeriCorps VISTA program. The NSR Equity + Capacity VISTA will help improve conditions which alleviate poverty by supporting local leaders …
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A Conversation with Bekezela Mguni of Black Unicorn Project
New Sun Rising fiscally sponsored project, Black Unicorn Project, is a library and archive that exists at the intersection of literacy, art, + history while focusing on the contributions of Black …
Read MoreNSR’s Launch Sto-Rox Incubator now underway
10 ENTREPRENEURS have begun the 12-month LAUNCH STO-ROX INCUBATOR PROGRAM The program began with the first of 12 monthly workshops on Tuesday, March 20th. The 10 selected participants, including …
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New Sun Rising Announces Director of Opportunity
New Sun Rising is excited to welcome Leigh Solomon-Pugliano in her role as Director of Opportunity. The primary responsibility of this new position is to scale the impact of established social businesses and …
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Affordable Housing for Millvale, by Millvale pilot project kicks off
Surveyed through the Millvale Library Community Needs Assessment and identified by the community led Millvale EcoDistrict Pivot Plan, affordable housing and workforce development emerged as key priorities. In support of …
Read MoreVibrancy Funds initiative launches to fuel community-led projects and businesses
New Sun Rising commits $300,000 to accelerate ideas aimed at addressing social and economic inequities in neighborhoods across Southwestern Pennsylvania PITTSBURGH – In the Greater Pittsburgh region there …
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