New Sun Rising

Our friends at RealTime Interventions are excited to bring you The Birth of Paper, a new play by Molly Rice & directed by Rusty Thelin, June 24th through June 29th, 2021. In August 2020, an explosion in the port of Beirut, Lebanon led to massive changes in the lives of Beirut’s inhabitants: government implosion, economic freefall, and city-wide revolution. RealTime’s new show The Birth of Paper serves as a response to Beirut's humanitarian crisis and a love letter to the postal service --and to paper-- as an ancient, global technology of connection. The show, performed live from Beirut, connects its audience across oceans in real time. Tickets are on sale at posttheatrical.org/the-birth-of-paper.

"More than 40 area businesses have agreed to fly rainbow flags outside of their establishments and offer activities throughout the day" on June 26 for PRIDE Millvale NSR will be hosting a table under the Harmony mural at the Millvale Food + Energy Hub where attendees can get information about a self-guided Triboro Solar Tour

The Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books and Pittsburgh Cares hosted a volunteer event on June 8 in Millvale Riverfront Park, transforming old newspaper boxes into Little Libraries that will be placed "around Pittsburgh to promote literacy and encourage a love for reading." I love the Little Libraries. We have one in our neighborhood, said Bethany Ruhe, who works for the Festival of Books. One of the biggest missions of the festival is to promote a lifelong love of literacy and reading, and I thought that this really tied in with the festival's mission, in a really great way.

SisTers PGH provides opportunities for POC, trans, and nonbinary people within Southwestern PA to thrive through affirming programming, leadership roles, and initiatives that are created by trans people for trans people. Led by Founder/Director Ciora Thomas, SisTers PGH is a BLACK and TRANS led non-profit organization that is directed by a majority of black, brown, and TGN people geared to servicing and centering on QTBIPOC. Support their work through donation, volunteering, and spreading the good word about what SisTers PGH is doing to lift up those QTBIPOC in the region.

To cement a thriving Black arts community in the Hill District now and into the future, Hill Dance Academy Theatre (HDAT) Home of Ju.B.Lation Spirit Filled Feet is developing a Black-led and owned cultural arts facility that will provide Space and Place for Black dance, Africana visual creative arts, and the art of photography and media production. Follow Hill Dance Academy Theatre on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (at)5678hdat for updates. Hill Dance Academy Theatre receiv...ed funding from the AER Collective Action for Reimagining grant, a response to the unprecedented and ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the region’s arts and cultural sector. For more information, visit: https://artsreimagined.org Allegheny Regional Asset District | Community Foundation for the Alleghenies | The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County | The Community Foundation of Fayette County | The Heinz Endowments | Opportunity Fund | The Pittsburgh Foundation

Digital Bridges Pittsburgh's mission is to close the digital divide and build vibrant communities by using digital savvy, entrepreneurship, and emotional agility business skills to reduce poverty, build equity, encourage individualized learning, improve employability, and nurture strong social connections. Their Quality and Signature Programs for students meet the PA Standards for Entrepreneurship and some exceed the state standards. Interested in partnering or bringing their programs to you? More information here: http://digitalbridgespgh.org

The Grow Sto-Rox collaborative is committed to working together to improve the quality of life of Sto-Rox residents through programs which are trauma informed, strength-based, and create equitable economic impact. With the right support, the ability to build upon the community engagement and foundation they have established would be revolutionary. Learn more about what's growing in Sto-Rox: http://ow.ly/7QJJ50F0vWA

Did you know that since 2018 there have been over 140 completed One Northside Mini-Grant projects? The next round of One Northside Pgh mini-grant applications are due on Sunday, June 13 at 11:59 p.m. For more information, visit: http://ow.ly/UbbP50F3gTW

The Sheet Metal Workers Apprenticeship program is currently accepting applications. First year apprentices can earn $40,000 (plus benefits) and don’t need any experience to apply. Applicants who are accepted will be trained while they work. For more information, visit: http://www.smlocal12.org/applications.html

New Sun Rising believes that all organizations and communities should have access to the information and technology necessary to reach their goals. We know that Nonprofit and Social Enterprise leaders who regularly use data have better outcomes. Unfortunately, most do not have the time, experience, or resources to do so. Attend this free informational session on Tuesday, February 23 to learn about how the Power in Numbers initiative can increase your impact.... http://ow.ly/B85C50DsIqg

The Monthly Sun // Arts Equity Reimagined grantees Barrels to Beethoven and #notwhitecollective + round 2 proposal deadline, PA Solar Center/Pittonkatonk/Write Pittsburgh grants, Hello Neighbor's big announcement, Community Air advocacy resources + more - https://mailchi.mp/d06a0eaa068f/jan-2021

Learn new #tech skills in a classroom or remotely by attending Academy Pittsburgh's 12-week #developer #bootcamp! There are still spots available for #AcademyPGH12. Apply #ASAP at http://academypgh.com. #academypgh #pittsburghcoding #pghtech #webdevelopment #codingbootcamp

Meta Mesh Wireless Communities is seeking enthusiastic, committed, and experienced individuals to serve on the Board of Directors. New Board Members will support future growth, long-term sustainability, and organizational effectiveness. For more information, visit http://ow.ly/5D4x50CX6wa

Wishing You a Happy New Year Full of Hope + Unlimited Possibility When the New Sun Rises on 2021- https://mailchi.mp//hope-unlimited-possibility-when-the-ne

Shout out to the trade laborers who have pushed through unprecedented work site and supply chain issues in 2020. Thanks to the perseverance of so many people, phase 2 of the Millvale Food + Energy Hub renovation project is nearing completion. This expansion will allow the Good Food Project from 412 Food Rescue and Sprezzatura to significantly increase their mission to feed our communities. ADA accessible upgrades will allow equitable access to the lower level amenities including a flexible clean energy workforce training and private conference center. Made possible by Allegheny County Economic Development CDBG and the Henry L. Hillman Foundation.