The Siggi B. Wilzig Fighting Cancer Together Program

Cost & format

assistance- Transportation assistanceHolocaust survivors seeking assistance must be referred to The Blue Card by social service agencies or government agencies in the communities where they live. A case manager at the social service agency performs a financial assessment and reviews the applicant's income and expenses to establish need and, when appropriate, helps the senior access any public entitlements for which a the survivor may be eligible. The Blue Card carefully reviews each application and referral; all information is kept confidential. The review determines the appropriate amount of financial aid for that individual or couple. Licensed social workers/caseworkers, please email them with subject "Requesting Application Form" when seeking an application for your client. When filling out the Blue Card application on behalf of your client, please be sure to make a clear recommendation as to what program the client will most benefit from. Complete the application by providing your complete contact information on the bottom portion of the financial evaluation form; including the agency address, phone number (plus your extension) and your email.The Blue Card is the only agency that provides continuing, ongoing support for medical care, rent subsidies, food and other basic needs to indigent Holocaust survivors.