Please visit our affiliated organizations:
Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF)
The mission of CERF is to strengthen and sustain the careers of craft artists across the United States. CERF is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization and is the only one of its kind in the United States. CERF accomplishes its mission through direct financial and educational assistance to craft artists, including emergency relief assistance, business development support, and resources and referrals on topics such as health, safety, and insurance. CERF also advocates, engages in research, and backs policy that supports craft artists’ careers. CERF’s emergency relief programs provide assistance to help sustain a craft artist’s career when an emergency occurs.