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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!

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6 days ago

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✨ Ayuda is now on Bluesky! ✨ Follow us for updates, news, and the latest on how we’re making an impact together to support our immigrant neighbors! 💙 👉 Don’t forget to share and repost to spread the word! Visit bsky.app/profile/ayudadmv.bsky.social to follow us! ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

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Ayuda is proud to be a member organization of the VACIR - Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights, which joined several immigrant rights advocates in decrying the inhumane and unsafe conditions at the ICE Field Office in Chantilly, Virginia. The federal takeover of D.C. and Virginia’s expansion of county and state agency cooperation with ICE is resulting in an exponential increase in people being detained and taken to the Chantilly Field Office, where they are being denied food, water, medical care, and legal access. The cruel dehumanization of our communities must end NOW. 🚨 TAKE ACTION NOW!📞 Call the Congressional switchboard to be connected to Virginia representatives: 202-224-3121 🗣️ Here is what you can say:“Hello, my name is [X] and I am a resident of [X]. I am calling to express deep concern about the inhumane treatment of our immigrant neighbors at the Washington ICE Field Office in Chantilly, Virginia, and ask that the [Senator/Representative] immediately prioritize an oversight visit to the facility.” ... See MoreSee Less
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