Craft Emergency Relief Fund

Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+) is a nonprofit organization based in Montpelier, Vermont. Founded in 1985, the organization has grown to employ 12 people and generates an annual revenue of $2.5 million. CERF+ was created by artists for artists as a grassroots mutual aid effort to support the livelihoods of craft artists across the United States and its territories. CERF+ provides crucial support to craft artists facing career-threatening emergencies. They offer a range of services, including emergency relief grants, educational programs, advocacy initiatives, and networking opportunities. Their mission centers on ensuring that craft artists can recover from unforeseen hardships and resume their creative endeavors. Since its inception, CERF+ has distributed nearly $2 million in financial assistance and over $400,000 in donated services to professional artists nationwide. Artists seeking assistance or information about CERF+'s programs can visit their website at cerfplus.org.