New Sun Rising

10/13/2026

Do you have general questions about environmental law, permits, and decision-making processes?

Join Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services on Oct. 19 during a free workshop to ask an attorney. Register here: https://www.fairshake-els.org/events/tlal-ask-an-atty

10/09/2026

The NSR Board of Directors serves as the stable foundation that allows us to navigate challenges and push the organization to new heights.

As one of our newer Board members, Josh Weiland spent years working in high pressure kitchens throughout Pittsburgh. Those experiences prepared him in unexpected ways for his current role as the Chief Operating Officer at 412 Food Rescue.

What surprised him most about NSR? Its support of a "grassroots ecosystem in Pittsburgh that's bigger and more interconnected than I'd realized."

Read more of Josh's reflections on his experience serving the NSR mission here: https://www.newsunrising.org/the-blog-of-nsr/meet-new-sun-rising-board-member-josh-weiland/

10/07/2026

Neighborhood North: Museum of Play recently featured the Active Economy Report in their newsletter. The museum is one of 21 community projects in the Active Economy Report, which demonstrates the significant economic and social value of community-based investment. In fact, Neighborhood North alone is projected to contribute $49.1 million in gross regional product (GRP) and $22.4 million in social return on investment (SROI).

“Those numbers reinforce something we have long believed: community spaces are economic infrastructure," the museum's newsletter reads. "A museum of play brings families downtown, supports local businesses, creates opportunities for artists and educators, and gives children experiences that help shape their futures.”

Read the report via the link in the comment section.

10/07/2026

What key insights did we learn about the value of an Active Economy?

Developing diversified community project clusters reduces dependence on any single industry and is less susceptible to boom and bust cycles.

We identified six clusters of development that work together to grow the Active Economy: real estate, small business and workforce, energy, food and nature-based infrastructure, creative industries, and active mobility.

Like a diversified investment portfolio, these six clusters combine to generate $845 million in Gross Regional Product over 20 years with less risk of failure from any one industry.

How do the benefits break down per cluster? Click the link in the comments to learn more.

RiverWise | Neighborhood North: Museum of Play | Crop and Kettle | Triboro Ecodistrict | Aliquippa Food Co-op | Communicycle | The Genesis Collective | Beaver Falls CDC | Reforest Our Future | Greenhouse Lab | General Sisters | Just Transition Fund | Borough of Ambridge | Baron Batch

10/06/2026

Join the Nonprofit Resilience Program (NRP) next Tuesday, October 13 for a Relax + Learn Workshop — Reflect, Regulate + Respond: Applying the Framework to Core, Colleagues, and Community.

NRP, Julius Boatwright, Landforce, and The Partnership Network welcome you to participate in a time of mutual learning to gain understanding of the framework, how to apply it to three levels of leadership, and more.

To register, visit https://forms.zohopublic.com/nsr/form/RelexLearnWorkshopReflectRegulateRespond/formperma/siAV9UiOX3n5XrFKYI_YDbnn0YuFjuHL_UxH-xn5rRI

10/03/2026

Always a great host, food, and conversation with our friends at Freeman Family Farm & Greenhouse. Be sure to say hello today when you see them at the Longest Table!

Pull up a seat, Pittsburgh!

The Longest Table is bringing neighbors together for an afternoon centered around good food, conversation, and community — plus, in true Pittsburgh fashion, a cookie table🍽️

🗓️ Saturday, October 3
⏰ 1-3pm
📍 1251 Waterfront Place, under the Veterans Bridge
🎟️ FREE to attend

Come connect with the community around you! Register to save your seat - link in our bio!

10/03/2026

It's perfect weather for getting outside and connecting with neighbors over a shared meal. Join one of our table hosts today at the Longest Table as NSR launches the initiative! Free tickets are running out so reserve your spot soon.

Share a meal, build community.

10/02/2026

On Tuesday, October 13, the Nonprofit Resilience Program (NRP) is hosting a Relax + Learn Workshop — Reflect, Regulate + Respond: Applying the Framework to Core, Colleagues, and Community.

NRP, Julius Boatwright, Landforce, and The Partnership Network welcome you to participate in a time of mutual learning to gain understanding of the framework, how to apply it to three levels of leadership, and more.

To register, visit https://forms.zohopublic.com/nsr/form/RelexLearnWorkshopReflectRegulateRespond/formperma/siAV9UiOX3n5XrFKYI_YDbnn0YuFjuHL_UxH-xn5rRI

10/01/2026

Since last October, Hazelwood neighbors have turned a pile of food scraps into soil, into food, and into Impact Credits that get spent right in the community.

Come see what a year of scraps built at Involvemint's Night of the Living Compost: The Siftening!

Saturday, October 24 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Hazelwood Food Recycling Site, 4501 Sylvan Ave.

Register here: https://luma.com/iMEvents