About Durham Alliance Outreach

Durham Region’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community hub

Providing safer spaces, essential services, and programs that support connection, well-being, and inclusion.

Durham Alliance Outreach (DAO) is a registered Canadian charity dedicated to strengthening the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Durham Region.

Through a coordinated network of programs and services, DAO creates opportunities for connection, support, and inclusion across the region.

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Our Purpose

We exist to create safer spaces, reduce isolation, and build a more connected and resilient 2SLGBTQIA+ community across Durham Region.

What We Do

🌈 Pride Durham

Regional Pride celebrations and community visibility

🏠 Club 717

A safer space for connection, events, and programming

🥫 DAO Pantry

Food support for individuals and households

📚 Education & Workshops

Workshops, courses, and learning opportunities that build awareness, skills, and empowerment.

Together, these programs form a comprehensive support system that reflects the diverse needs of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Durham Region.

A Registered Canadian Charity

Durham Alliance Outreach is a registered Canadian charity (BN: 756405874 RR 0001), committed to transparency, accountability, and meaningful community impact.
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Our Areas of Impact

  • Education and awareness
  • Peer support and community programs
  • Arts and cultural expression
  • Food security and poverty relief

Mission

To support and strengthen the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Durham Region by providing safer spaces, essential services, and programs that foster connection, well-being, and inclusion.

Vision

A Durham Region where all 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals are supported, visible, and empowered to thrive.