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@ayudadmv.bsky.social
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501(c)(3) Providing legal, social, and language access services to low-income immigrants in DC, Maryland, and Virginia since 1973. linktr.ee/Ayuda_

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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Find even more ways to support by reading our blog: ayuda.com/this-dvam-he... Let us know how you're honoring DVAM👇
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
From learning about the nuanced barriers faced by our community to advocating for an end to your police department's collusion with ICE, here are 5 ways to support immigrant survivors this Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
For immigrants experiencing domestic violence — including the clients we serve at Ayuda — the current climate of enforcement and collaboration between police and ICE has only made it harder to seek safety. Now more than ever, it's time to stand with them.
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
With increased presence of ICE in our community, many immigrant community members have isolated at home as much as possible for their protection. Unfortunately, home isn't always a safe place for everyone.
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Join us on October 11 at CycleBar Columbia Pike for a high-energy cycling class benefiting Ayuda! Your ride will help support legal, social, and language access services for immigrants across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. 💜💙 🎟️ Registration is required, so reserve your spot today - bit.ly/CBAyuda
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Locations & Order — Call Your Mother Deli
Locations and Order Online Call Your Mother Deli
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Your spare change adds up to help provide legal, social, and language access services to immigrant communities across the DMV. 💜💙 A little round-up can make a big difference. Thank you to our friends at Call Your Mother for supporting Ayuda's work.
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Bestieeeeeee! 💕 All month long, Ayuda is teaming up with Call Your Mother for their Round Up campaign. When you visit any of their D.C. locations, you can round up your purchase at checkout to support Ayuda’s work. ✨
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Spirit Squadron @spiritsquadron.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
YOU ASK, WE DELIVERED - we have restocked our custom Free DC x Spirit Squadron scarves! You can donate for them, starting now, using ONLY the link in our bio. As before, all proceeds raised will go to @ayudadmv.bsky.social. Reminder: these scarves are for PICK UP ONLY, starting at tomorrow’s game.
fundraiser for Ayuda: donate $25 and you will receive a custom free dc x spirit squadron soccer scarf. Pick up only. $15 from every $25 donation will go to Ayuda. Please see caption for more information. Link in bio. Photos of green and yellow side of scarf that says rise up dc and white side of scarf with red stripes that says no one is illegal in black letters. Free dc, spirit squadron, and Ayuda logos at bottom. spirit fan holding scarf showing white side with red stripes and it says no one is illegal in black letters.

Photo by Yohan Maitland, photographer
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Check out the full Q&A, and make sure to join us for Chef Series on October 5 at 6:30 pm 💜💙: ayuda.com/interview-fi... 🕗 Psst, ticket sales end this Wednesday, September 30.
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Ahead of our upcoming Chef Series event, the team sat down with the 2026 StarChefs DMV Rising Star Awardee for a conversation about growing up in Queens, her approach to cooking, and more.
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Some dishes just need a little fish sauce🐟 Disagree? You must not have tasted the culinary delights of Fish Shop's Chef Ria Montes!
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
📆 Intake for October's #free #immigration clinic will be on October 2. 📞 Call 202-787-5311 **NEXT FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2** between 10 AM - 2 PM to schedule a consult for October 9. More info / Más info ➡️ bit.ly/ALEGAL ❣️Help share this post! 🤝 Clinic partner: Capital One / Troutman Pepper Locke
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
📆 Intake for October's #free #immigration clinic will be on October 2. 📞 Call 202-787-5311 **FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2** between 10 AM - 2 PM to schedule a consult for October 9. More info / Más info ➡️ bit.ly/ALEGAL ❣️Help share this post! 🤝 Clinic partner: Capital One / @tpllaw.bsky.social
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth with Ayuda while supporting immigrant families in our community. We’re teaming up with Colada Shop and CycleBar (Columbia Pike) for two fun ways to get involved! Register today and shop throughout the month! Visit: linktr.ee/ayuda_
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Stay tuned for our next release! More Ayuda Volunteer cards are on their way to you next month😎
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
💪The Jill-of-all-Trades, aka Elka: Never shying away from a chance to help, one of our most memorable moments of working with Elka was her ability to pivot at the last minute to help activate and distribute cell phones to recently bused migrants.
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
💯The Veteran, aka Annie: Not only is she one of Ayuda's longest-serving volunteers, Annie has also supported at all 3 of Ayuda's offices!
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
We're so lucky to have the BEST pulls in our volunteer deck: 🎨The Artist, aka Paloma: In addition to volunteering across the board, Paloma is an artist who has donated proceeds from her work to Ayuda's services.
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Move over, Pokémon, there's a hot new trading card game in town: Ayuda's Volunteers are here! On each card, you'll meet one of our real-life volunteers and the special skills they put to work for our immigrant communities.
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
From shining a light on unsafe conditions in ICE detention to freeing kids like Liam to his commitment to closing Dilley's detention center for good, Representative Castro's bravery is critical in this moment. Watch his remarks: youtube.com/shorts/BZyLt...
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Ayuda's 2026 Courage in Action Award: Rep. Joaquin Castro
YouTube video by Ayuda DC
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
We are so proud to honor Representative Castro with Ayuda's very first "Courage in Action" award, recognizing his heroic work demanding justice for detained immigrant children and families.
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
At Ayuda, we define "Courage in Action" as taking bold, concrete steps that truly make a difference for our immigrant neighbors. For years, U.S. Representative @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social (D-TX) has done just that.
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Last week, hours before Virginia's new state law banning 287(g) agreements went into effect, a federal judge temporarily blocked implementation. Section 287(g) agreements allow local authorities to collab with immigration enforcement—at the cost of public safety. www.dcnewsnow.com/sunrise-on-t...
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Virginia law restricting immigration cooperation
Dueling narratives are emerging after a federal judge issued an injunction, temporarily blocking a new Virginia law that would restrict how its local law enforcement agencies can participate in imm…
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Each ticket includes: 🥂 A chance to connect with Chef Ria at our welcome reception 🦞 A 3-course meal 💌 A tax-deductible donation to support Ayuda's services for immigrants Availability is limited, so reserve your seat at the table today 💙💜: give.ayuda.com/event/2026-c...
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Ayuda is delighted to announce our 2026 Chef Series Event: From Near and Far, Around One Table. In partnership with Chef Ria Montes and the Fish Shop team, we invite you to join an intimate evening that celebrates the food, stories, and traditions that bring us together.
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
We thank both Colada Shop and Cycle Bar Columbia Pike for their generosity 🥰
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
✨ CycleBar Columbia Pike: On October 11, join CycleBar on a one-of-a-kind ride, with 100% of proceeds going to Ayuda. Book your bike for just $25 and truly go the distance for immigrants! 💙💜 Tickets go on sale this Thursday!
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
✨ Colada Shop: From September 15 - 21, mention "AYUDA" at checkout and 10% of your purchase will be donated. Plus, come mingle with our team for a special happy hour on September 16 at the T St location 🙌 RSVP: give.ayuda.com/Colada26
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
#HispanicHeritageMonth is nearly here...are you ready to celebrate?! At Ayuda, we're teaming up with Colada Shop and Cycle Bar Columbia Pike to create delightful opportunities to engage with and support our Latino/a/e community 💙💜
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
In a new piece from @theatlantic.com, Ayuda Advocacy Manager Sandra Benavente and local experts discuss the devasting impact the Task Force has wrought on our immigrant families and communities of color. Read the full article 👉 www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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An American City, With Troops on Its Streets
Since the country’s founding, deployments of soldiers to U.S. soil have been exceedingly rare. But residents of Washington, D.C., are living in a new normal.
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
For over a year now, the National Guard has been just one leg of the deployment of the administration's so-called "DC Task Force." ICE, alongside 27 other local and federal agencies, continues to police the city in unprecedented numbers, under the pretense of making us safe.
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
The @themarshallproject.org's @shannonheffernan.bsky.social breaks down the multi-pronged campaign of cruelty in a new piece: www.themarshallproject.org/2026/08/22/t...
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How Trump and ICE’s Latest Tactics Target Immigrant Children
Officials claim to target the “worst of the worst.” But several agencies are now focusing on tracking and detaining children.
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
From backdoor attempts to access case files to stripping kids of qualified legal representation, the administration continues to target immigrant children for detention and deportation. How did we get here, and what must come next?
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
📆 Intake for August's #free #immigration clinic is tomorrow! 📞 Call 202-787-5311 **THURSDAY, Aug 13** between 10 AM - 2 PM to schedule a consult for August 21. More info / Más info ➡️ bit.ly/ALEGAL ❣️Help share this post! 🤝 Clinic partner: Crowell
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
and its impact on immigrant communities: ayuda.com/a-year-after...
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Today, we urge DC leaders to hold MPD accountable and renew their commitment to the principles that made the Sanctuary Values Act possible in the first place. See the data and hear the stories behind the federal occupation of D.C.
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Yet immigrants remain without assurances that they can have any interaction with MPD without risking exposure to immigration enforcement.
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Ayuda, partners, and residents from across the city have spoken out time and time again about the devastating impacts of this continued collaboration over the last 12 months.
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
They avoided work for as long as they could afford, even forgoing health and immigration-related appointments that could have devastating consequences if missed. A year later, this is still the reality for our clients, and immigrants across the city.
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
When this federalization effort began, the immigrants we serve at Ayuda began isolating at home, fearing that being seen could put them at risk of arrest and deportation.
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
One year ago this week, 800 National Guardsmen began descending upon D.C., and MPD officers began assisting ICE operations. In a city of predominantly Black and Brown residents, August 2025 marked the start of a period defined by fear, uncertainty, and eroded trust.
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
As the new school year draws closer, you can help ensure immigrant kids in our community feel prepared, confident, and excited to learn. Help us fill this season with hope and opportunity. Shop Ayuda’s Back-to-School Wishlist today: bit.ly/AyudaB2S2026 🎒📚✏️ #BackToSchool #Wishlist
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Acacia Center for Justice @acaciajustice.org · 31/07/2026
🚨 The contract to defend unaccompanied children ends TODAY, gutting due process 20,000+ kids. Having a legal service provider by their side can make the difference in whether a child is heard or deported. Tell Congress to protect kids ➡️ tinyurl.com/protect-kids
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Ayuda is working to keep an attorney by the side of every child already in our care but we cannot do it without support. Read Dr. Sanchez’s story and learn how you can help here: ayuda.com/he-found-hel...
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He Found Help at Ayuda. Today’s Children Deserve the Same Chance. - Ayuda
A child should never have to stand alone in a courtroom.
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Today, he is a professor, clinical mental health counselor, and author who supports young people, trauma survivors, and newcomers. Thousands of unaccompanied immigrant children are now at risk of losing that same chance to build a safe, stable future.
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He Found Help at Ayuda. Today’s Children Deserve the Same Chance. - Ayuda
A child should never have to stand alone in a courtroom.
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Dr. Sanchez’s story shows what becomes possible when young immigrants receive the support they need to thrive. In 1987, Ricardo Sanchez arrived in Washington, D.C., from Peru at age 18. With legal guidance and community support from Ayuda, he began building a new life.
He Found Help at Ayuda. Today's Children Deserve the Same Chance. Meet Dr. Ricardo Sanchez.
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
📞 Call Congress at 202-688-0646 or text HOME IS HERE to 787-57 and demand they sign the discharge petition for citizenship now. #CitizenshipNow #DreamAndPromiseAct
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Take action with us and @unitedwedream.org today by calling or emailing your Representative and urging them to sign the Dream & Promise Act discharge petition now. It takes 2 mins! It's time for citizenship now.
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Ayuda @ayudadmv.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Plus, the vast majority of Americans support a pathway to citizenship. This is Congress’ chance to prove they'll actually show up for working people.
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