The Blue Card, is a New York based national non-for-profit dedicated to supporting Holocaust survivors in need.

Founded in 1939 in the U.S., The Blue Card provides direct financial, medical and emotional assistance to Holocaust survivors struggling to afford such basics as adequate food and healthcare.

They are currently hosting a Summer Retreat at the Hudson Valley Resort & Spa in Kerhonkson, in Ulster County, for 40 Holocaust survivors in the New York area, who range in age from 79-105.

For many survivors, this is the only vacation they have all year.

Tim Bruno spoke to Milana Hazan, Associate Executive Director, of The Blue Card on Radio Chatskill.

Image: Survivors at The Blue Card Summer Retreat at the Hudson Valley Resort & Spa in Kerhonkson (Credit: The Blue Card Facebook page)