Rosa*, an immigrant from El Salvador, was happily living with her partner when she found out she was pregnant. Unfortunately, the news brought a sinister side out of the father-to-be, Julio*. His temper became short, eventually escalating to verbal and physical abuse...
From October 22 – 28, Ayuda celebrates Pro Bono Week to recognize the attorneys and law firms who amplify our impact for immigrants. Ayuda’s Pro Bono Program serves hundreds of immigrants each year – through brief advice and referral clinics, direct...
From October 22 – 28, Ayuda celebrates Pro Bono Week to recognize the attorneys and law firms who amplify our impact for immigrants. Immigration legal services are in high demand, but Ayuda’s Pro Bono Program allows us to say “yes” to making a...
Ayuda is pleased to announce the addition of four esteemed individuals to our Board of Directors for the fiscal year 2024. Join us in giving them a warm welcome: Agnes Buanya works for CareFirst team as a Manager of Population Health Consulting. In this role, she...
On September 21, more than one hundred immigrant supporters gathered at the Whittemore House in Washington, D.C. for Ayuda’s 50th Anniversary Welcome Breakfast, Breaking Bread to Break Barriers. As always, the Ayuda family showed up ready to unite for immigrant...
Elias* was 16 when he arrived in the U.S. from Guatemala as an unaccompanied minor. He’d taken the risky journey hoping to reconnect with his mother stateside, whom he hadn’t seen since birth. Upon arriving in the D.C. area, Elias connected with Ayuda for a helping...