Our Thoughts on AmazonSmile’s End

Ayuda’s supporters have generously supported us over the years through the AmazonSmile program. As you may know, this tool allows you to donate 0.5% of your Amazon purchase to a charitable organization of their choice – a fraction that adds up to big...

Ayuda Mourns Loss of Immigrant Champion Calvin Cafritz 

Ayuda is heartbroken to learn that on January 12, philanthropist Calvin Cafritz passed away in D.C. at the age of 91. Mr. Cafritz led the Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation for over 30 years, an institution that has been deeply committed to improving the quality...

Protection Through Pro Bono: Ruka’s Story

Ruka* was in the United States on a tourist visa visiting from her home country in Asia, when she first met Donna*. A restaurant owner, Donna promised Ruka that she could be included in a visa application that would grant her permanent residency in the U.S.   As...