Help Us Build a Postpartum Healing & Care Space
This is where it began. We’re actively transforming a home into a postpartum healing space where guests can rest, heal, and receive life-saving support after birth.
“Two Black women with a dream of what postpartum care could look like in community are making this happen—turning our little into a whole lot.”
What We’re Building
DUENOLA is transforming a home into postpartum care space where guests can receive support and care for up-to 6 months after birth in New Orleans.
This space will provide:
Temporary postpartum care for guests
Doula support during recovery
Case management and resource navigation
Community-centered care rooted in equity
This isn’t just a vision—it’s already underway!
Already in Motion
Even as we build, we are already serving our community.
DUENOLA is:
Supporting families through community events
Distributing resources and supplies
Partnering with local organizations
Creating spaces for education and connection
Care doesn’t start when the doors open—it’s already happening!
What It Takes to Build
We are rebuilding this space from the inside out.
Walls are being torn down to uncover hidden damage.
Foundations are being repaired.
Structural issues—from termites to unsafe systems—are being addressed in real time.
This is more than renovation.
This is creating a safe, stable environment where postpartum guests can rest, recover, and be supported with dignity.
Reality of the Build…
Every wall we open tells the truth of what it takes to build something safe, healing, and transformative. This is the work behind the vision.
This space will shape the beginning of a loving story for families of New Orleans!
Why This Matters
The most dangerous part of giving birth is often what comes after birth.
In Louisiana, maternal mortality rates are among the highest in the country. Most pregnancy-related deaths happen in the weeks and months after delivery—and the majority are preventable.
Black women are disproportionately impacted, often facing barriers to care, safe recovery spaces, and consistent support.
Postpartum care isn’t a luxury.
It’s a life-saving intervention.
For some families, that care also means having a temporary place to be supported as guests while they recover and connect to longer-term resources.
Prefer to give by check?
You can mail your donation directly. Please make checks payable to:
Lachiwana c/o DUENOLA
17375 Melody Lane
Los Gatos, CA 95033
check donations will be processed through our fiscal sponsor, Lachiwana, and are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Thank you for helping us build community-rooted care for birthing families in New Orleans.
Giving FAQs
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Yes. DUENOLA operates under the fiscal sponsorship of Lachiwana, a registered nonprofit. Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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Your contribution helps us restore and transform a home into a temporary postpartum care space in New Orleans—while continuing to support families right now through Doula care, resource navigation, mental health referrals, essential supplies, and community-based support.
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Absolutely! In addition to financial contributions, you can host a supply drive, volunteer your time, or become a community partner. Email director@duenola.org to explore more ways to support.
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Yes! Monthly giving helps us plan ahead and offer consistent support to families. When you donate, simply choose the recurring option to sustain our work year-round.
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Absolutely. Many supporters give in honor of a loved one, a birth experience, or a doula who made a difference. If you'd like your gift acknowledged publicly or privately, just leave a note during checkout or email us directly.