Ayuda Celebrates 50 Years of Serving Immigrants   

On May 4, more than 300 immigrant supporters gathered at Planet Word in Washington, D.C. for Ayuda’s 50th Anniversary Event: Standing With Immigrants (SWI). We were honored to see so many local policymakers, chefs and restaurants, pro bono law firms, and neighbors...

Ayuda’s 2022 Impact Report Is Here!

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...

Awa’s Story – Pro Bono Shoutout

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...

Zoila’s Story: Social Work Breaks Barriers

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...

Ayuda Testimony at DC Council Performance Oversight Hearings  

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...