Pittsburgh, PA — New Sun Rising is proud to announce the launch of its Virtual Support Center helping community leaders solve real human problems. This innovative platform harnesses the power …
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Above: Each quarter, we’ll highlight one of our impact areas. The first is Culture, followed by Sustainability, Opportunity, and then Vibrancy, which is the umbrella for these three areas. It’s …
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Above: A Reforest Our Future tree planting at Brady’s Run Park. Photo by Rustbelt Mayberry Photography. SOUTHWESTERN, PA — Communities are rich with individuals who have ideas that can transform …
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Above: Participants from the Ignite Environmental Justice Workshop – Monongahela Valley at Clairton Family Center on May 30. Photo by Rustbelt Mayberry Photography. Aimed to educate and support community project …
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By Brian Conway This story first ran in the Pittsburgh Independent. New Sun Rising and Grassroots Grantmakers generously underwrote the cost of the trip for all participants, as well as …
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Above: Images of completed Data Story Reports that have been done for fiscally sponsored projects and partners. We know that data is raw information, and storytelling can synthesize data into …
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Above: Workshop participants Jazmyn Rudolph (left) and NSR Executive Director Scott Wolovich (right) talk through Rudolph’s project and prepare for the pitch competition at the Ignite Environmental Justice Workshop at …
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Southwestern, PA — Residents, nonprofits, municipal leaders, and more are invited to attend three opportunities throughout the month of May to receive support for developing their environmental justice-focused community …
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Above: Houses along North Avenue in Millvale. When people are safely housed, it sets the foundation for them and their community to thrive. It’s something that the Triboro Ecodistrict understands …
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In Pittsburgh, as in many parts of the United States, maternal health disparities persist, with Black women experiencing significantly higher rates of maternal mortality and adverse birth outcomes compared to …
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Above: New Sun Rising Staff outside the Millvale Food + Energy Hub during the Vibrancy Awards for Opportunity on December 9, 2023. Walk into the first floor of the Millvale …
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Do you have a deep understanding of environmental justice and a commitment to community-led change? New Sun Rising and RiverWise invite you to apply to join a newly established team …
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