Disaster Relief Efforts

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, we’re compiling a list of links where donations can be directed to help those in the blacksmith community in need of assistance.

CERF+ offers $3,000 Emergency Relief Grants to craft artists who experienced a recent and substantially disruptive emergency or disaster.

ABANA offers relief grants to members who have experienced a loss due to a natural disaster. Visit our donation page to contribute to the “Disaster Relief Fund”. Every little bit helps!

Penland School of  Craft in North Carolina is requesting donations to make the campus operational again and words of encouragement for the staff and volunteers undertaking this massive effort.

Touchstone Center for Crafts in Pennsylvania is offering temporary housing in their residence halls to displaced artists.

George Dixon, former head blacksmith at Samuel Yellin Metalworkers and editor of Hammer’s Blow magazine, died tragically when flood waters swept through his home, destroying everything. His surviving family is taking donations to help with the recovery.

John Norwood, artist blacksmith, YouTuber, and Army veteran, lost his shop and his home in a mudslide caused by Hurricane Helene. Your donation can help in his recovery efforts.

While Zack Noble’s family and home were spared during Hurricane Helene, his shop was not and was under 4 feet of water during the height of the extreme weather event. Your donation can help with clean up and repairs.