Alexandra*, an immigrant in her early twenties, came to Ayuda seeking freedom for herself and her child. The child’s father, Stanley*, had struck Alexandra, threatened her family, and expressed intention to leave the country with their child. Alexandra...
Sarah*, an immigrant from Central America, had been with Martin* for 20 years when she finally left him. Over two decades of their relationship, she endured intimate partner violence and his alcoholism, but never stopped advocating for herself and her...
Annie (She/Her/Hers)Hours Volunteered: 57 From bagging groceries for Ayuda clients to helping us keep the lights on with administrative support, volunteers are critical to our mission. We’re grateful to all volunteers, many of whom go above and beyond to donate their...
Jasmine*, a Cameroonian immigrant, arrived at Ayuda shortly after fleeing her abusive husband in Texas. With her four-year-old in tow, and another baby on the way, she was determined to find employment and build a safe home for herself and her family. It was an...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Trask Director of Development & Communications [email protected] Washington, D.C. (February 5, 2024) – Yesterday, Senate negotiators released language for the supplemental funding bill that would...
Immigrant families in our community face real challenges — but together, we can make a difference.
Every year, Ayuda provides a lifeline to more than 3,000 immigrant families across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia through legal aid, social services, language access, and advocacy. With your support, we can help more families move from fear to hope, and from uncertainty to stability.
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