Recent Impact of Hurricanes - Supporting Our Clay Community
Resources on how you can help the clay community affected by recent hurricanes.
Our thoughts are with our clay community as we are learning of the damage and destruction experienced by those affected by recent Hurricanes and subsequent flooding. There are many ways we can support our fellow artists, studios, and clay communites. Below, please find a list of resources where you can consider sending your donations. If you have more resources to add to the list, please let us know.
This information reshared from National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA)
Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+) has provided emergency relief for craft artists to prepare for, navigate, and thrive in the wake of emergencies and disasters. A dedicated partner and advocate for craft artists and the craft community, CERF+ is currently making direct grants to craft artists affected by storm damage. Learn more at this link. You can learn more about how your direct support of CERF+ can advance their comprehensive work through this link.
The Center for Craft is reactivating the Craft Futures Fund grant program to provide emergency relief in response to Hurricane Helene, directing critical resources to the artists of North Carolina. Visit this link to donate and learn more about applying.
The National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster maintains an online database of vetted organizations working on the ground in areas affected. Visit this link to learn more.
The North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund is now accepting contributions for hurricane damage. Contributions help with the unmet needs of hurricane victims. Make contributions online at this secure link.
GoFundMe maintains links to verified campaigns supporting individuals, families, and businesses as well as a list of nonprofit organizations at this link.
Thank you to National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) for the above information.
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