• The Craft Emergency Relief Fund is a non-profit tax exempt foundation which provides immediate support to professional craftspeople suffering career threatening emergencies such as fire, theft, illness and natural disaster. CERF is the only U.S. organization of it's kind. Interest free "loans" and other services are available to enable craft artisans to continue their work. In the first four years, 90 "loans" have been made to craftspeople in 28 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

• Professional Craftspeople - meaning those whose primary source of income for at least the past year and at the time of the application, results from their personal production and sale of functional /decorative handcrafted objects.

• Funds to support CERF's work come from craftspeople, craft fair producers, store and gallery owners, suppliers, collectors, foundations and the National Endowment for the Arts. Any size donation is gladly accepted.

• If you would like information on how you can help CERF by working with the National Network; or want a loan application and guidelines, please contact:

• The National Craft Association is an information & resource center for artists and crafters from beginner to seasoned professional. To receive free information on how to turn your arts or crafts into CASH...Call 1-800-715-9594 or Fax 1-800-318-9410 or E-mail Your mailing address to NCA.

National Craft Association, 1945 E. Ridge Rd., Suite 5178, Rochester, NY 14622-2467, 1-800-715-9594 or (716) 266-5472, Fax (716) 785-3231 Send Comments & Questions to the National Craft Association nca@craftassoc.com

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