In response to the growing number of Hispanics/Latinos in Anne Arundel County, the Centro de Ayuda was established to assist this underserved non-English-speaking population. Its mission is to promote self sufficiency and integration of the Hispanic/Latino residents into the Anne Arundel County Community. The Center is
exclusively run by charitable support.

- Workforce development support

- English and citizenship classes for adults

- Advocacy, empowerment, leadership and financial training

- Help for newly-arrived children with transition into school and college

- Foreign credential evaluation referral

- Clerical and translation support and referral

- Domestic violence and abuse prevention

- Referral and assistance for education, medical, dental, legal, housing, discrimination, and other matters