CERF+ Responds to 2026 Flooding and Severe Storms
Super Typhoon Sinlaku affected Tinian and Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands as well as Guam in mid-April 2026. High winds and heavy rain resulted…
What Our Candid Platinum Seal Says About Transparency at CERF+
By: Nichole Potzauf, CERF+ Director of Advancement At the Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+), transparency, trust, and a deep culture of care guide how we…
40 Years of the Craft Emergency Relief Fund
By: Lindsey Hayakawa, CERF+ Advancement Coordinator The First Decade: 1985 – 1995 The story of the Craft Emergency Relief Fund began with the “passing of…
Four Days, Full Potential: CERF+ Embraces the Four-Day Workweek
This past summer, CERF+ tried something new: a four-day workweek pilot! We partnered with ISO Arts Consulting to see how it would affect staff productivity,…
CERF+’s Commitment to Work-Life Balance
Work-life balance is an important part of overall wellness for employees across all fields, and CERF+ recognizes that the nonprofit sector is especially prone to…
CERF+ Responds to 2025 Flooding
Central Texas suffered devastating flash floods over the July 4 weekend when extremely heavy rainfall flooded the Guadalupe River, causing it to rise over 26…
How to Make Art Work during Uncertain Times
How to Make Art Work during Uncertain Times When it feels like the only pattern these days is uncertainty, how can artists and arts organizations…
2025 Tornadoes and Severe Storms
Tornadoes and severe storms affected multiple states in the lower Midwest and South in mid-May. The storms caused least 28 fatalities, widespread power outages, and…
CERF+ Responds to 2025 Fires
South River Art Studios South River Art Studios housed approximately 45 artists studios in South Atlanta, Georgia. In the early morning hours of November 12,…
Helene Recovery Resources
Helene Recovery Resources As part of our efforts to support the long term recovery of craft artists affected by Hurricane Helene, we have compiled…