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.
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CERF+ provides training, information, and resources to help craft artists prevent emergencies and to protect themselves and their businesses when emergencies occur.
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While CERF+’s primary focus is on emergency relief and emergency prevention and protection, CERF+ also works to advance craft artists’ careers.
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CERF+ promotes and advances issues related to emergency relief response, preparedness, and prevention for craft artists within the cultural, business, insurance, and human services sectors. Beyond its direct services to craft artists, CERF+ actively engages in documentation, analysis, and information dissemination about the status and needs of craft artists to public and private decision-makers at the state, regional, and national levels.
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