Modern Artisans' 'Crafting a Better Tomorrow' Program donates at least 1% of profits to non-profit groups and organizations supporting a variety of worthy causes.  Organizations are chosen based on their support of unique causes and their ability to do so in a non-partisan and efficient manner. Organizations are chosen on a bi-annual basis to receive this donation and information on current recipients are listed here.  When shopping at Modern Artisans, you can feel confident that a portion of every dollar you spend will help craft a better tomorrow!

Through December 2008, a minimum of 1% of profits will support the following three charities:

» The Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF)
The mission of CERF is to strengthen and sustain the careers of craft artists and artisans across the US by providing direct financial and educational assistance. Programs range from emergency relief assistance (including support following natural disasters) to business development support (including referrals and training on topics such as health, safety, and insurance). CERF also advocates, engages in research and backs policy that supports the careers of artists and artisans.
For more information about CERF, visit www.craftemergency.org

» Camp John Marc

 Located near Dallas, Texas, Camp John Marc partners with community and health professionals and organizations to provide high quality outdoor camping experiences year round to kids who have a chronic illness or physical disability.  The Camp hosts weekend and week-long programs that include activities such as fishing, dance, kayaking, swimming painting, photography, pottery, astronomy and horseback riding for children affected by a wide range of maladies such as kidney disease, spina bifada, cancer, blood disorders, burning accidents, and sickle cell anemia.  For more information, visit http://www.campjohnmarc.org

» Dollars for Scholars

Dollars for Scholars is a program of Scholarship America, with a focus on individual communities.  Scholarship America was developed to make postsecondary education possible for students through scholarships and educational support. Since its founding, Scholarship America has distributed more than $1.5 billion to more than 1.5 million students across the country. http://scholarshipamerica.org/

Previous proceeds from our 'Crafting a Better Tomorrow' Program have benefited the following organizations:

- United Service Organizations (The USO)
- Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF)
- The Elephant Sanctuary of Hohenwald, TN
- Keep California Beautiful (Division of Keep America Beautiful)
- The North Carolina Senior Games
- Dreams For Kids - Chicago, IL
- The Doo-Wop Preservation League of Wildwoods, NJ
- The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
- The Audobon Society of Tucson, AZ
- Project Compassion
- Camp John Marc - Dallas, TX
- Mama's Kitchen - San Diego, CA
- The Libri Foundation