WHO WE ARE
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
Ayuda Interpreter Shares the Importance and Uniqueness of Ayuda’s Language Access Program
Lynn Dey, a Certified Deaf Interpreter*, has been working with Ayuda’s Language Access Program for more than 2 years. In May 2018, Lynn completed Ayuda’s 4-day “Breaking Silence” interpreter training, which covered interpreting for victim services via the provision of...
Ayuda social services program supporting survivors to rebuild their lives
Alejandro*, a victim of trafficking in both his home country and in the United States, was referred to Ayuda’s social services program by US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI). Alejandro was living in an Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) shelter for...
Erlinda’s Story: “I was trafficked by my diplomat”
Erlinda* came from the Philippines to work as a domestic worker for a diplomat in Washington D.C. She traveled on a visa for domestic workers of foreign dignitaries. However, upon her arrival in Washington D.C., Erlinda’s employer confiscated her identity...