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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

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...

Language Access Program Vital to Area Nonprofits

Language Access Program Vital to Area Nonprofits

Ayuda provides language access services to 100 area nonprofits. One of those nonprofits recently described the importance of Ayuda’s Community Legal Interpreter Bank in helping a client: "Janelle* is an 18 year-old client from El Salvador. She had been working with...

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

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Mother and father smile outdoors, holding two very young children.

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Grandma Hugging Child

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Young latino child kisses his mother on the cheek while she miles

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