Several fires, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds, are burning in Los Angeles County. The fires have caused at least two fatalities, destroyed at least 1,000 structures, and are threatening
many neighborhoods. Multiple evacuation orders have been issued, and Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency.
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The Palisades Fire (11,800+ acres) is affecting the Pacific Palisades area, and the Eaton Fire (10,600+ acres) is affecting a broad swath of the San Gabriel Valley from La Ca?ada
east to Monrovia. Both fires are currently 0% contained.
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CERF+ is connecting with local partners on the ground to learn more about the needs of local artists and offer resources to craft artists who are affected by the fires. If you are
a craft artist or artisan affected, please visit our and submit an application for our
. For any inquiries regarding the application process, please feel free to reach out to us at
programs@....
We're here to assist you every step of the way.?
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Disaster Recovery Resources for Artists
In addition to our Emergency Relief grant,
also has resources to support artists as they begin to assess and re-enter their damaged studios, including:
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The provides confidential, multilingual crisis counseling and support for anyone in the U.S./territories experiencing emotional distress related
to natural or human-caused disasters, including COVID-19. Call or text the DDH at 1-800-985-5990, 24/7, which includes a “press 2” Spanish bilingual option, to reach a trained counselor 24/7, 365-days-a-year.
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Please be safe, and let us know if we can do anything to help.
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Finally, for those who are able to,
Your support directly helps craft artists in the aftermath of emergencies and disasters.
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Cameron Baxter Lewis
Director of Grants, Programs, and Training
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Serving craft artists through emergency relief, preparedness, education, and advocacy
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Craft Emergency Relief Fund | PO Box 1341 | Brattleboro, VT 05302 US
