CERF wants to help those affected by the Midwest flooding and California wildfires. Please help us spread the word that CERF can offer assistance to craft artists. Your support is essential so that we can deliver aid quickly and effectively. Join the discussion in our forums.

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Strengthening & Sustaining the Careers of Craft Artists

Craft Emergency Relief Fund is committed to supporting the careers of craft artists throughout the United States. Through business and career-strengthening programs, emergency relief support, advocacy and research CERF helps professional craft artists strengthen and sustain their careers so that they can thrive and, thus, contribute to the quality of life in our communities. More...
CERF Programs

How CERF Helps:

Emergency Relief & Recovery
CERF's emergency relief and recovery programs provide assistance to help sustain a craft artist's career when an emergency occurs.
Emergency Readiness
CERF provides training, information and resources to help craft artists strengthen their careers so that they can avoid or at least lessen the impacts of emergencies.
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