CERF+ EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAM ON HOLD

CERF+ has been overwhelmed by the number of requests for our Emergency Relief assistance due to the onslaught of natural disasters that occurred in 2017. As a result, our disaster relief fund has been depleted and we are not currently accepting applications as of 5/18/18.

We are trying to raise $200,000 in the next two months starting with a crowdfunding campaign that you can help right away with here. Please help us rebuild our fund so we can start to take applications as soon as possible. If you would like to be notified of program updates, please complete this form. You can also visit our Studio Protector: The Artists Guide to Emergencies for resources on relief and recovery.

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Artists Building a Future in Puerto Rico

May 1, 2018

Over the course of a week, we met with many of our emergency grant recipients each in different phases of recovery – some completely back to work and others whose destroyed homes and studios remain in a state of uncertainty. Many told us that ours has been the only help they’ve received so far. Since the storm struck eight months ago, CERF+ has already provided 42 artist working in craft disciplines $188,100 in grants and interest free loans, making this our second largest response effort after Hurricane Katrina.

Are you Prepared for Hurricane Season?

May 30, 2018 | Tip of the Month

Hurricanes are among nature’s most powerful and destructive phenomena, states the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA). On average, 12 tropical storms, 6 of which become hurricanes form over the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, or Gulf of Mexico during the hurricane season which runs from June 1 to November 30 each year. Now is the time to understand your hurricane risk and prepare with these tips and resources.

CERF+ Emergency Relief Program on Hold: Needs Rebuilding NOW!

May 31, 2018 | CERF+ News

As we enter another hurricane season tomorrow, I’m writing to share an important announcement and a call for unprecedented need for relief funds.

Extreme weather conditions caused by climate change have exponentially increased the demands on our Craft Emergency Relief Fund to help artists recover from disasters that affect their art and their livelihoods. Since last Fall, we have provided three times more grants and loans than last year – depleting available funds for relief. We have made the difficult and unprecedented decision to put the Emergency Relief Program on hold until we can raise more money to meet artists’ needs. We are currently not taking any applications until we can raise at least $200,000 to reinstate this critical program.