[from Zuzinni] Craft Emergency Relief Fund

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Provides financial assistance and business development support to craftspersons. I plan to donate a portion of my sales to this org. They rock!

Strengthening & Sustaining the Careers of Craft Artists

This organization offers emergency relief programs ("to help sustain a craft artist's career when an emergency occurs"), emergency prevention and protection training and information, and advocacy on issues related to emergency relief for artists. CERF's website includes information about disaster relief for artists affected by Hurricane Katrina, covering concerns such as grants and loans, insurance, and donations of tools, equipment, housing, and studio space.

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 Programs 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. Emergency Relief & Recovery CERF’s emergency relief programs provide assistance to help sustain a craft artist’s career when an emergency occurs.

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