On April 25, several Ayudantes testified during the Council of the District of Coumbia’s Budget Oversight to demonstrate the importance of funding Ayuda’s services. Specifically, our team underscored the critical work supported by the Immigrant Justice Legal...
On April 25, more than 200 immigrant supporters gathered at the Mexican Cultural Institute in Washington, D.C. for Ayuda’s Signature Spring Event: Standing With Immigrants (SWI). We were honored to see so many local changemakers, chefs and restaurants, pro bono law...
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...
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...
Talya Blazia (She/Her/Hers) Ayuda’s Language Access Program (LAP) exists so that anyone can get help when they need it, regardless of the languages they use to communicate. A big part of how we pursue this goal is by training interpreters on how to work in a victim...
On January 24, 2024, several members of Ayuda’s team and one of our incredible clients testified before the D.C. Council’s Committee on Judiciary & Public Safety to share how the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants funding has supported...