The Blue Card is a charity

Charitable organization

A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization . It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization (NPO). It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A...

 solely dedicated to providing financial assistance to destitute Holocaust survivors residing in the United States.

History

The Blue Card was originally founded in Germany in 1934 to assist Jews fleeing mounting Nazi oppression. In 1939, The Blue Card was reestablished in the United States to continue aiding refugees of Nazi persecution now resettling in America. Following the Holocaust, the organization's mission was expanded to support survivors throughout Europe.

Charitable work

To date, The Blue Card has provided over $18 million to thousands of Holocaust survivors and their families. In 2009, The Blue Card distributed more than $1.2 million in financial grants to all of its dependents.

External links

• The Blue Card's website