Founded in 1924 and incorporated in 1925, the German Central Organization was established to serve all people of German descent and became the central meeting place for immigrants of various ethnic groups following both world wars. During the difficult years of the Great Depression, it distributed money to needy German-Americans and helped thousands find jobs by providing free employment service. Anti-German sentiment during World War II culminated in a vandal attack on the German Central Organization farm in 1942. Despite damage to the property and decreased membership, the organization rebounded and remains a solid pillar of the community.