DAO Blog

Faith Circle: An Affirming Spiritual Space at DAO

glenn@durhamallianceoutreach.org (Glenn Keefe) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:00:00 GMT

For many 2SLGBTQIA+ people, faith and spirituality can be meaningful parts of life, but finding a space where identity and spirituality are both welcomed is not always easy. Faith Circle at Durham Alliance Outreach (DAO) offers a welcoming place to explore spirituality, connect with others, and take part in affirming conversation.

DAO Pantry 2024 Impact Report: Food Support in Durham Region

president@durhamallianceoutreach.org (Jason Allman) — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:00:00 GMT

Historical impact update: This article highlights DAO Pantry’s work during 2024. Since then, our food-support program has continued to grow and, in 2026, evolved into DAO Market, our choice-based food-support program working in partnership with Feed the Need in Durham.

What DAO Market Needs Most: Food & Essential Donations

pantry@durhamallianceoutreach.org (DAO Pantry) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:13:49 GMT

Since opening in 2021, Durham Alliance Outreach’s food-support program has grown from DAO Pantry into DAO Market, a choice-based food program serving people across Durham Region in a welcoming and dignified environment. DAO Market is also Durham Region’s only 2SLGBTQIA+ food bank, providing an affirming place to access food and essentials while remaining open to anyone in need.

How Sponsorship Supports 2SLGBTQIA+ Community Programs in Durham Region

president@durhamallianceoutreach.org (Jason Allman) — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 20:48:49 GMT

Sponsorship can do much more than put a logo on an event. For community organizations like Durham Alliance Outreach, it can help sustain programs, expand access, and create more opportunities for 2SLGBTQIA+ people across Durham Region to connect, participate, and receive support.

Peer Support at DAO: Building Connection Through Lived Experience

info@durhamallianceoutreach.org (Durham Alliance Outreach) — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:00:00 GMT

At Durham Alliance Outreach (DAO), peer support is rooted in a simple idea: lived experience can help people feel heard, understood and less alone. Our work continues to develop beyond the original Peer-to-Peer Support Network described when this article was first published.

Community Support in Action: Thank You to the pride & remembrance run

president@durhamallianceoutreach.org (Jason Allman) — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 23:10:48 GMT

Durham Alliance Outreach is grateful for the support of the pride & remembrance run, whose contribution helped strengthen community support for 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Durham Region.

Community Support Spotlight: Thank You to St. Martin's Anglican Church

president@durhamallianceoutreach.org (Jason Allman) — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 17:59:06 GMT

Durham Alliance Outreach is grateful to St. Martin's Anglican Church for its generous $500 contribution in support of DAO’s food-security work.

Why Pride and Trans Flag Raisings Still Matter

info@durhamallianceoutreach.org (Durham Alliance Outreach) — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 20:36:20 GMT

Pride and Trans flag raisings continue to be meaningful acts of visibility, solidarity, and community recognition across Canada.

Food Insecurity in Durham Region: Latest Statistics & Impact

info@durhamallianceoutreach.org (Durham Alliance Outreach) — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Food insecurity in Durham Region has continued to rise at an extraordinary pace. Recent data from Feed the Need in Durham shows that demand across the regional food-support network is far higher than it was only a few years ago.

How Businesses Can Partner With Durham Alliance Outreach

info@durhamallianceoutreach.org (Durham Alliance Outreach) — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:11:53 GMT

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.