WHO WE ARE

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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

This is Dolores’ Story

This is Dolores’ Story

Dolores* is a Central American woman who first came to Ayuda’s Domestic Violence and Family Law (DVFL) team in 2018. Her abusive romantic partner of over four years, Arnold, had recently violated her in front of her children, leading her to call the police and file...

  Media Contact: Laura [email protected] | 202-552-3508 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2022 Ayuda Supports Migrants Bused to Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C – Since April, Ayuda has been working to help coordinate the humanitarian response as the governors of...

10 Years of DACA: Lives Changed & Dreams Made Possible

10 Years of DACA: Lives Changed & Dreams Made Possible

Cheili came to Ayuda shortly after the DACA program was announced in June 2012 seeking to enroll with this new program. She had been in the U.S. since she was a small child and has grown up in the U.S. Ayuda was able to represent Cheili in securing her DACA, and we’ve...

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18 hours ago

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This Black History Month, we are celebrating these incredible organizations that are uplifting Black and African immigrant communities across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Every day, these organizations show up for our neighbors, providing critical resources, advocating for justice, and creating spaces of belonging. Shout out to:African Communities Together African Americans Of Excellence African Community Center of the Washington, DC Metro Area ADC AfriThrive The Caribbean Help CenterEthiopian Community Development Council, Inc. Nigerian Center Thank you for your service, impact, and unwavering commitment to our immigrant neighbors. 💙💜 ... See MoreSee Less
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4 days ago

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🚨Job alert🚨 Ayuda is hiring! If you’re passionate about creating a world in which immigrants thrive, we might have the perfect career opportunity for you. 💜 Explore open roles in DC and MD: bit.ly/FutureAyudante ... See MoreSee Less
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