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

Important Public Update on TPS

Updated 12/8/2020 TPS status and documents have been automatically extended for individuals with currently valid Temporary Protected Status from El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, Sudan, Honduras, and Nepal through Oct 4, 2021,...

Black Lives Matter

Black Lives Matter

Washington, DC (June 1, 2020) - As thousands of protesters take to the streets for the third day in DC, seeking justice and accountability, in a movement echoed in hundreds of cities across the US and the world, Ayuda stands against racism, as allies with our...

Ayuda Client Shares Her Story for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Ayuda Client Shares Her Story for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

*Tali is a Middle Eastern woman who came to Ayuda seeking legal representation in obtaining a civil protection order (“CPO”) against her ex-husband and father of her child.  When Tali and Amir started dating, Amir was charming, caring, and kind. However, once they...

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immigrant mother from central America smiles over her young child's shoulder

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6 days ago

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Thank you to every rider who joined us for last month’s fundraising class at CycleBar Columbia Pike. Your generosity and spirit directly support Ayuda's mission to provide legal, social, and language access services to immigrants across the DMV.From Robin’s incredible coaching to the amazing community in the room, this ride truly mattered. 🚴✨ Want to transform your passion into a fundraiser for immigrant support? Our fundraising toolkit makes it easy: tinyurl.com/AyudaToolkit ... See MoreSee Less
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7 days ago

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Immigrant rights are human rights. At Ayuda, we believe everyone deserves safety, dignity, and opportunity - regardless of their background or immigration status. Immigrants strengthen our communities, yet too many still face a system stacked against them. That’s why Ayuda shows up every day to provide trusted legal support, holistic social services, language access, and advocacy to help our immigrant neighbors thrive. This International Human Rights Day, we celebrate our immigrant community and stand in solidarity with them. ... See MoreSee Less
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