News & Blog | Ayuda

Ayuda Calls for DC to Fully Fund Vital Services for Our Immigrant Neighbors

by Alicja Johnson | May 3 2024,

Last month, Ayuda testified before the DC Council in response to concerns of a reduced Access to Justice budget.

Standing With Immigrants 2024 Unites 200+ Ayuda Suporters

by Alicja Johnson | May 2 2024,

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).

For Client Diana, “Alimony” Means “Independence”

by Alicja Johnson | Mar 11 2024,

Diana first met Aiden in her home country, before she married him and moved to be with him in the U.S.

Alexandra Finds Freedom Through Civil Protection

by Alicja Johnson | Mar 6 2024,

Alexandra*, an immigrant in her early twenties, came to Ayuda seeking freedom for herself and her child.

Client Sarah Builds a Safer Future for Her Children

by Alicja Johnson | Feb 26 2024,

Sarah* escaped her abuser after 20 years of enduring his violence.

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: A HELPING HAND FROM ANNIE

by Alicja Johnson | Feb 14 2024,

Join us to celebrate the incredible contributions of Ayuda Volunteer Annie!

Client Jasmine Finds Safety with a Helping Hand from Ayuda Social Services

by Alicja Johnson | Feb 12 2024,

Jasmine*, a Cameroonian immigrant, arrived at Ayuda, shortly after fleeing her abusive husband in Texas.

Senate Funding Deal Places the Lives of Immigrants Seeking Safety at Risk

by Alicja Johnson | Feb 5 2024,

Ayuda’s full statement in response to bill language the US Senate is considering that would dramatically alter asylum.

INTERPRETER HIGHLIGHT: TALYA BLAZIA

by Alicja Johnson | Jan 30 2024,

Celebrating Freelance International Interpreter Talya Blazia.

Ayuda Client, Staff Testify on the Critical Impact of OVSJG Funding

by Alicja Johnson | Jan 26 2024,

Read full testimony from Ayuda staff and one of our clients.

Ayuda Joins Immigration Hub, ACLU and Allies to Rally for Asylum

by Alicja Johnson | Jan 9 2024,

Members of Ayuda’s newly formed Community Advisory Council (CAC) attended the rally, including Danilo Castro, who is intimately aware of the significance of asylum: