Businesses and organizations across Durham Region can play an important role in strengthening the communities where their employees and customers live. Partnering with Durham Alliance Outreach is one way to turn that commitment into practical local action.

Community Partnership Can Take Many Forms

Corporate social responsibility does not have to mean a one-size-fits-all sponsorship. Organizations can support DAO through financial contributions, food and supply drives, employee volunteerism, in-kind donations, event sponsorship, workplace giving, professional expertise, and other collaborative projects.

The right partnership depends on the organization, its goals, and the community need being addressed.

Support Food Security Through the DAO Market

The DAO Market provides food support in a choice-based environment designed to give community members greater dignity and flexibility.

Businesses can help strengthen this work by organizing food drives, contributing high-need items, supporting food purchases, engaging employees in volunteer opportunities, or exploring other forms of community investment.

Support 2SLGBTQIA+ Community Programs

DAO’s work extends beyond food support. Partnership opportunities may also connect businesses with programs and initiatives including:

• Pride Durham and community Pride programming.
• Club 717, Durham Region’s dedicated 2SLGBTQIA+ community and social space.
• Peer-support initiatives that create opportunities for connection and affirming community.
• Education and workshops focused on inclusion, awareness, allyship, and safer communities.
• Practical community supports responding to needs across Durham Region.

Engage Your Team Through Volunteering

Employee volunteering can give teams a practical way to participate in community work together. DAO has volunteer opportunities across programs and events throughout the year.

Current volunteer opportunities, onboarding, scheduling, and volunteer-hour tracking are available through DAO’s volunteer hub on Vome.

Build a Partnership That Fits

Some organizations want to sponsor a specific program or event. Others may want to organize a workplace campaign, provide in-kind goods or services, engage employees, or develop a longer-term community partnership.

DAO welcomes conversations about opportunities that are meaningful, realistic, and aligned with our mission.

Partner With Durham Alliance Outreach

If your business or organization wants to invest in local 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, food security, community connection, or inclusive programming, we would be glad to explore what a partnership could look like.

View our current sponsorship opportunities or contact Durham Alliance Outreach to start the conversation.