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
New Biden Administration Executive Order Closes Border to Immigrants Seeking Safety
Ayuda’s statement in response to the Biden Administration’s Executive Order on Border Security.
Immigrant Heritage Month – 2024 Festivities
Events across DC, Maryland, and Virgina
Ayuda’s 2023 Impact Report Is Here!
Let’s celebrate the impact of your support.
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🎁 Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we received more than 150 gifts, bringing holiday joy to 200+ immigrant families! Together, we’re making the season brighter, one gift at a time. Thank you for sharing the warmth of the holidays ✨ ![]()
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💜 Special shoutout to all our individual community members and the following companies for your participation:![]()
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@Blank Rome LLP
🌎 Today is International Migrants Day ![]()
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At Ayuda, we honor the courage, resilience, and contributions of migrants who enrich our communities every day. But why is this day significant? ![]()
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1️⃣ What is International Migrants Day all about?![]()
🌟 Recognized by a UN resolution on December 18, 1990, this day raises awareness of the challenges migrants face and celebrates their contributions globally.![]()
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2️⃣ Why does this day matter?![]()
🌟 281 million people live outside their birth countries - 14% of DC's population is foreign-born.![]()
🌟 Migrants face challenges like legal barriers, exploitation, and displacement.![]()
🌟 Despite these challenges, migrants bring skills, culture, and economic growth to their new homes - our communities.![]()
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3️⃣ How does Ayuda make a difference? ![]()
🌟 We helps migrants overcome legal barriers, exploitation, and displacement by providing expert legal services, case management, mental health services, and language access. Together, we build pathways to safety, stability, and opportunity.![]()
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