Hello!

I’m Gabriela Estala-Lopez, an Albuquerque native and UNM alumna with a heart for community work. My journey started at Global Ties ABQ and led to a focus on reproductive health care with Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains. I am a fierce supporter of how and when people choose to start their families and the power of educating our communities. As Dar a Luz’s first Director of Development, I’m excited to advocate, fundraise, and support our incredible team.

I know it’s been awhile since you’ve heard from us, but you can expect our newsletters again the first week of each month. I’m so grateful for your patience, your support, and for everything you did to keep DAL’s doors open last year.

Can’t wait to meet you soon!

What’s New at DAL?

This past year has been one of growth and changes at DAL! In the last few months, we’ve added new team members, had an incredible Pints and Parenthood event at Marble Brewery, attended the UNM Evaluation Lab courtesy of the Anderson Foundation, and we hosted a successful Open House event for local non-profit organizations, regional political representatives, and community leaders to learn more about Dar a Luz (picture above provided by Nicole Bradshaw Photography).

We are honored to be one of the recipients of a 2024 United Way of Central New Mexico Community Grants! We thank them for their investment in the incredible work of DAL.

We are ready to move into the next financially sustainable phase of our birth center and could greatly use your support! We ask that you consider making a donation below so that we can ensure Dar a Luz’s growth, stability, and success.

Free Music Together® Family Class!

Join us on Wednesday Aug 14th from 11 am – 12 pm! Together is an early childhood music and movement program for children from birth through age eight—and the grownups who love them®!

Sign up for Baby Massage Class!

Lots of benefits for babies and caregivers: increased bonding, and relief from many complaints and stresses. Babies of any age are welcome, but babies who are at least 8 weeks old tolerate a longer massage. Older babies and toddlers welcome too!

Sign up for Infant CPR Class!

Sponsored by Thrive Consulting

Lynn Trojahn has been a professional fundraiser for almost 4 decades, raising over $210 million in mostly social service and educational organizations. Thrive Consulting, has worked with 57 social nonprofit organizations in New Mexico helping them raise over $90 million above their operational budgets.

Save the Date: 2024 DAL-A-PALOOZA!

We are so excited to announce the return of our DAL family day on Saturday, September 21st, 2024 to celebrate baby #1600! We’ll have food trucks, kids activities, and more!

Baby Bag Donations!

When our families leave, they take a postpartum bag filled with helpful supplies and goodies. We’re seeking ideas and donations to improve these bags! Past items include local business coupons, gift cards, handwritten notes, handmade soaps, baby wraps, coupon books, ice packs, lactation snacks, and audiobook or podcast recommendations.

Please email claire@daraluzbirthcenter.org to donate!

Updates on Change Healthcare/Optum

Click below for a message from our Board President to learn more!

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Call for Business Sponsorships

Have a local business and want to sponsor an event or class at DAL? Fill out the form below!

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