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

Ryan Dowd Departs as Executive Director

Ayuda’s Board of Directors Appoints Virginia Office’s Managing Attorney as Interim Executive Washington, DC – Effective Monday, February 8, 2016, Paula Fitzgerald, Ayuda’s managing attorney for the Virginia office, will serve as interim executive director of Ayuda....

Despite Abusing His Wife, Diplomatic Immunity Protected Him

Despite Abusing His Wife, Diplomatic Immunity Protected Him

By: Clarissa Arevalo, Domestic Violence Staff Attorney  Annette and her children came to Washington D.C. when her husband – a member of the military of a country in central Africa – was posted to the embassy. Already a violent man, he became even more violent in the...

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3 days ago

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#StandingWithImmigrants2025 is just around the corner—just a few days away! A heartfelt thank you to our generous Realizing Dreams sponsors—Orrick DLA Piper, McGuireWoods LLP, and Arnold & Porter —for making this event possible with their incredible support.Every sponsorship and donation helps fund vital direct services for low-income immigrants, and we couldn’t be more grateful.#nonprofit ... See MoreSee Less
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Ayuda thanks Thompson Hine LLP for supporting Standing With Immigrants as a PROTECTING RIGHTS sponsor.Your generosity helps us continue providing critical legal, social, and language access services to immigrant communities. 💜 We are incredibly grateful for your commitment! ... See MoreSee Less
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