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
Ayuda Statement on the Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Multiple Countries
Ayuda serves TPS recipients throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia and knows firsthand how these terminations threaten community stability and well-being.
Ayuda Condemns Gov. Youngkin’s Plan to Support ICE by Deploying National Guard
The approved FY2026 D.C. budget cuts funding for the D.C. Healthcare Alliance Program, meaning that 28,000 immigrants and low-income residents will lose the healthcare they depend on by 2027.
Job-Readiness Training Opens New Doors for Immigrant Survivors of Human Trafficking
For survivors of human trafficking, escaping their abuse is just the beginning of the road to recovery. Immigrant survivors of human trafficking in particular face barriers to rebuilding their lives. Consider that a Polaris Study found that after exit, 75 percent of...

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