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The Blue Card was founded to respond to urgent need. Since its earliest beginnings in Germany and its reestablishment in the United States in 1939, the organization has remained focused on helping Jewish victims of Nazi persecution rebuild their lives and access essential support.
Today, The Blue Card provides direct financial assistance and meaningful resources that strengthen the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of Holocaust survivors living in need across the United States.
Antisemitism intensified in the years before World War II. Jewish families faced growing discrimination across daily life, including employment, commerce, and access to opportunity. In 1934, The Blue Card was established by the Jewish community in Germany to help those already suffering under Nazi restrictions, business closures, and forced loss of livelihood.
In 1939, the organization was reestablished in the United States to continue aiding refugees of Nazi persecution as they sought safety and a new beginning in America.
The organization’s name comes from the original blue paper cards issued to Jewish donors who contributed funds for individuals harmed by rising antisemitism before the war. Each contribution was marked with a stamp on the card, creating a visible record of generosity and shared responsibility.
After the Holocaust, The Blue Card’s mission expanded to help survivors of the Shoah establish stable new lives in the United States. As the survivor population continues to age and shrink, the need for financial support grows more urgent. Since its inception, The Blue Card has remained committed to improving daily life for survivors and helping create a more secure future.
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Antisemitism grew a few years before WWII began. Jews were oppressed in most areas of living, especially in the jobs and service markets. So in 1934, The Blue Card was established by the Jewish community in Germany to help Jews already being affected by Nazi restrictions through loss of jobs, forcibly closed businesses and other forms of oppression.
In 1939, The Blue Card was reestablished in the United States to continue aiding refugees of Nazi persecution resettling in America.
The organization’s name derives from the original blue paper cards that were issued to Jewish donors who raised funds for individuals who had lost their jobs to the growing antisemitism before the war. Each time a donation was made, a stamp was put on the blue card to keep a record.
After the Holocaust, the mission of the organization expanded by helping survivors of the Shoah from all over Europe travel to the United States and start a new life. Today, The Blue Card continues to help Holocaust survivors in need in the United States by providing direct financial assistance and the tools for mental, emotional, and physical health.
As the number of survivors alive today declines, their need for financial assistance increases. Since its inception, The Blue Card has provided financial resources that improve the daily lives of needy Shoah victims and lead to a more secure future.
