It’s hard to quantify Ayuda’s impact – no unit of measurement captures the transformative effects of our services. Nonetheless, each year we do our best to measure our work in Ayuda’s Impact Report. I’m pleased to share that 2022’s...
Arnold & Porter Senior Associate Chris Moulder, PhD, successfully shepherded a Violence Against Woman Act (VAWA) self-petition to the finish line in 2022. This is Awa’s story. After immigrating to the U.S. from Senegal, Awa* experienced domestic abuse at the...
During March we observe Social Work Month to celebrate the powerful impact of Ayuda’s Social Services team. These dedicated individuals work with immigrant clients to identify their unique needs and goals and navigate resources in their communities. Social Work is...
February 22, 2023 Earlier this month, several Ayudantes testified during the Council of the District of Columbia’s Performance Oversight hearings to demonstrate the importance of funding Ayuda’s services. Full copies of Ayuda’s oral and written testimony are...
February 22, 2023 On Tuesday, the Biden Administration proposed a new rule that make it virtually impossible for immigrants to seek asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. The plan would deny protection to any U.S. asylum-seekers if they have not first applied for...
Ayuda’s Language Access Program exists to make sure that our neighbors can obtain the critical services they need, regardless of the languages they use to communicate. For nearly 16 years, the program has been a bedrock of Ayuda’s work supporting low-income immigrants...
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.
Join the Helping Hands Campaign today — your compassion can change lives.
