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Ayuda provides legal, social, and language services to help low-income immigrants in our neighborhoods access justice and transform their lives. For over 50 years, we have served more than 150,000 low-income immigrants throughout Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia.

Ayuda’s expert and dedicated professionals help immigrants from anywhere in the world navigate the immigration and justice systems and access the social safety net. This comprehensive and welcoming approach breaks down barriers, helps those in need, and makes our communities stronger!

LATEST NEWS

Julissa’s Story: Overcoming Abuse

Julissa* is a South American woman who came to Ayuda seeking legal representation in obtaining a civil protection order against her husband and father of her child. Julissa and Robert were in a relationship for five years and lived together with their then 4-year old...

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are Dying in Silence.

by Ayuda Development Intern Covid-19 has taken many lives and destroyed the livelihood of thousands of people. It forced us to live a new normal while keeping up with the regular day-to-day responsibilities. However, as the pandemic draws on, the number of hate crimes...

Ayuda Joins I Stand With Immigrants Initiative of FWD.US

Ayuda Joins I Stand With Immigrants Initiative of FWD.US

Washington, D.C. (February 22, 2021) – Today, Ayuda is thrilled to announce that we have joined the I Stand With Immigrants Initiative, powered by FWD.US, as an official nonprofit partner. The I Stand With Immigrants Initiative leads narrative campaigns that empower...

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4 days ago

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Ayuda's interpreter banks allow our community's nonprofits to serve those in need, regardless of the languages they use to communicate. Recently, we sat down with Thien-Tho Ngoc Nguyen, a Vietnamese interpreter who's spent the last 10 years breaking down language barriers for survivors as a part of our Victim Services Interpreter Bank. Check out the full interview to learn more about Thien-Tho's experience providing interpretation and her passion for serving her Vietnamese community 👉 ayuda.com/interpreter-highlight-thien-tho-ngoc-nguyen/ We're so grateful to Thien-Tho her decade of incredible contributions 🙏 ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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As the incoming administration promises to carry out the "largest domestic deportation operation in American history," we are reminded of words shared by our Language Access Director, Marilyn Lovo, at a screening several weeks ago: Immigration impacts not just immigrants' themselves, but entire communities. Her realization at age 13 is what eventually led Marilyn to join Ayuda's team.We know that this is a scary time for Ayuda clients, staff, and the immigrant communities we serve. In the face of uncertainty, our team is committed to fighting to show that immigrants are a crucial part of our nation's DNA ... See MoreSee Less
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