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
DC Council Votes to Strip Thousands of Immigrants, Low-Income Residents of Healthcare
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.
ACT NOW: Your Voice is Making a Difference for DC Immigrants – But a Critical Healthcare Program Still Hangs in the Balance
At Ayuda, we believe that access to healthcare should not be tied to immigration status. If you agree, please contact your D.C. Council Member and urge them to fully restore Healthcare Alliance funding for adults in the FY26 budget.
Ayuda Condemns Passage of H.R.1 – The One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Ayuda stands in strong condemnation of the Supreme Court decision to limit nationwide injunctions on Executive Order 14160

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