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  • January 9, 2025
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Resources for Those Impacted By California’s Wildfires

We’ve compiled a list of services offering immediate support, including shelter, financial aid, and emotional care for those navigating these heartbreaking challenges.

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WESTAF Announces the State Arts Agency Innovation Fund

01/30/2023

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WESTAF Announces Partnership with Pacific Jurisdictions

07/06/2022

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WESTAF Announces 2022 Arts Leadership and Advocacy Seminar

06/14/2022

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WESTAF Announces 2021 Creative Vitality™ Summit Report

06/12/2022

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WESTAF Expands its Alliances, Advocacy, and Policy Team

06/09/2022

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WESTAF Welcomes Cynthia Chen as Manager of Public Policy and Advocacy

01/06/2022

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U.S. Regional Arts Organizations Congratulate President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris

11/13/2020

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WESTAF Update Notes #106 | November 2019

11/18/2019

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Update Notes #94 | September 2017

09/27/2017

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Update Notes #92 | May 2017

05/18/2017

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Update Notes #90 | January 2017

02/10/2017

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Update Notes #87 | April 2016

04/18/2016

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