--- title: Durham Alliance Outreach Blog description: Discover how Durham Alliance Outreach in Durham Region, is making an impact in the 2SLGBTQI community through inclusive support, resources, and advocacy. --- [Skip to Content](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog#body) [![DAO logo](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2-1.png?width=50&height=50&name=2-1.png "DAO logo")](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/about-us?hsLang=en-ca) Toggle Menu - [Home](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/about-us) - [About](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/about-us) Toggle children for About - [Blog](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog) - [Contact us](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/en-ca/contact-us) - [Membership](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/en-ca/membership) - [Videos](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/about-us/videos) - [Programs](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/programs) Toggle children for Programs - [Pride Durham](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/pridedurham) - [Club 717](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/club717) Toggle children for Club 717 - [Advertising](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/advertising) - [Venue Rental](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/venue-rental) - [Peer-to-Peer (P2P)](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/breaking-the-binary) - [Pantry](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/programs/market) - [Education](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/education) Toggle children for Education - [Budgeting Basics](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/budgeting-basics) - Community Supports Toggle children for Community Supports - [Binders & Gaffs](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/programs/binder-gaffs-sign-up-sheet) - [Calming Kits](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/programs/calming-kits) - [Naloxone](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/programs/naloxone) - [Events](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/events) - Get Involved Toggle children for Get Involved - [Keep 717 Thriving](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/keep-thriving) - [Shop](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/store) - [Volunteer](https://www.vomevolunteer.com/organization-details/48c4382b-410e-433e-8cfd-ef28abed4bf3) - [Partners](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/partners) - [Donate](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/donate) Toggle children for Donate - [Benevity](https://causes.benevity.org/causes/124-756405874RR0001) - [Canada Helps](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/donate/canada-helps) - [Donate-A-Car](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/donate/donate-a-car) - [Kitchen Fundraiser](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/en-ca/kitchen-fundraiser) - [Securities](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/donate/securities) - [Contact](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/en-ca/contact-us) - - [English - Canada](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog) - [Français - Canada](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/fr-ca/daoblog) - Open Search Search Site Submit Search - [Get Support](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/supports) - Home - Current Page ## Join our email list to stay up-to-date [![](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/hs-fs/hubfs/faith%20circle.jpeg?width=365&name=faith%20circle.jpeg)](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/faith-circle-a-new-space-for-2slgbtqia-people-of-faith) [Programs](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/tag/programs) [Glenn Keefe](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/author/glenn-keefe) Sep 23, 2025, 5:00:00 a.m. ## [Faith Circle: An Affirming Spiritual Space at DAO](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/faith-circle-a-new-space-for-2slgbtqia-people-of-faith) For many 2SLGBTQIA+ people, faith and spirituality can be meaningful parts of life, but finding a... [Read More](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/faith-circle-a-new-space-for-2slgbtqia-people-of-faith) [![](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/hs-fs/hubfs/DAO%20Pantry.png?width=365&name=DAO%20Pantry.png)](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/dao-pantry-impact-report-supporting-durham-s-2slgbtqia-community-in-2024) ![Picture of Jason Allman](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/c39f664ee0ce9a9f0ead659e727b6080) [Jason Allman](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/author/jason-allman) Jan 14, 2025, 10:00:00 a.m. ## [DAO Pantry 2024 Impact Report: Food Support in Durham Region](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/dao-pantry-impact-report-supporting-durham-s-2slgbtqia-community-in-2024) **Historical impact update:** This article highlights DAO Pantry’s work during 2024. Since then, our... [Read More](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/dao-pantry-impact-report-supporting-durham-s-2slgbtqia-community-in-2024) [![](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/An%20image%20of%20a%20community%20food%20pantry%20filled%20with%20nutritious%20nonperishable%20foods%2c%20healthy%20snacks%2c%20baby%20essentials%2c%20personal%20hygiene%20products%2c%20pet%20food%2c.jpeg?width=365&name=An%20image%20of%20a%20community%20food%20pantry%20filled%20with%20nutritious%20nonperishable%20foods%2c%20healthy%20snacks%2c%20baby%20essentials%2c%20personal%20hygiene%20products%2c%20pet%20food%2c.jpeg)](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/how-you-can-help-essential-donations-for-dao-pantry) ![Picture of DAO Pantry](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/hs-fs/hubfs/DAO%20Pantry.png?width=30&name=DAO%20Pantry.png) [DAO Pantry](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/author/dao-pantry) Oct 15, 2024, 8:13:49 p.m. ## [What DAO Market Needs Most: Food & Essential Donations](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/how-you-can-help-essential-donations-for-dao-pantry) Since opening in 2021, Durham Alliance Outreach’s food-support program has grown from DAO Pantry... [Read More](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/how-you-can-help-essential-donations-for-dao-pantry) ![Picture of Jason Allman](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/c39f664ee0ce9a9f0ead659e727b6080) [Jason Allman](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/author/jason-allman) Aug 19, 2024, 4:48:49 p.m. ## [How Sponsorship Supports 2SLGBTQIA+ Community Programs in Durham Region](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/the-impact-of-sponsorship-on-the-2slgbtqi-community-in-the-durham-region) Sponsorship can do much more than put a logo on an event. For community organizations like Durham... [Read More](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/the-impact-of-sponsorship-on-the-2slgbtqi-community-in-the-durham-region) [![](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/An%20image%20of%20individuals%20within%20the%202SLGBTQI%2B%20community%2c%20including%20trans%2c%20coming%20together%20for%20peertopeer%20support%2c%20either%20in%20oneonone%20interactions%20or%20gr.jpeg?width=365&name=An%20image%20of%20individuals%20within%20the%202SLGBTQI%2B%20community%2c%20including%20trans%2c%20coming%20together%20for%20peertopeer%20support%2c%20either%20in%20oneonone%20interactions%20or%20gr.jpeg)](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/empowering-connections-join-the-dao-peer-support-network) [Resources](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/tag/resources), [Programs](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/tag/programs), [Awareness](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/tag/awareness) ![Picture of Durham Alliance Outreach](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/hs-fs/hubfs/DAO%20Logo%20Icon%20-%20FOR%20WEB.png?width=30&name=DAO%20Logo%20Icon%20-%20FOR%20WEB.png) [Durham Alliance Outreach](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/author/durham-alliance-outreach) Jul 15, 2024, 11:00:00 a.m. ## [Peer Support at DAO: Building Connection Through Lived Experience](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/empowering-connections-join-the-dao-peer-support-network) At Durham Alliance Outreach (DAO), peer support is rooted in a simple idea: lived experience can... [Read More](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/empowering-connections-join-the-dao-peer-support-network) [![](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/hs-fs/hubfs/priderunto_ribbon-heart_logo_RGB_01.png?width=365&name=priderunto_ribbon-heart_logo_RGB_01.png)](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/empowering-the-2slgbtqi-community-support-from-pride-remembrance-run) [Donations](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/tag/donations), [DAO Pantry](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/tag/dao-pantry), [Calming Kits](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/tag/calming-kits), [Thank You](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/tag/thank-you), [Community Partners](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/tag/community-partners), [DAO](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/tag/dao), [Programs](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/tag/programs), [Education](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/tag/education), [Awareness](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/tag/awareness) ![Picture of Jason Allman](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/c39f664ee0ce9a9f0ead659e727b6080) [Jason Allman](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/author/jason-allman) Jul 8, 2024, 7:10:48 p.m. ## [Community Support in Action: Thank You to the pride & remembrance run](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/empowering-the-2slgbtqi-community-support-from-pride-remembrance-run) Durham Alliance Outreach is grateful for the support of the [pride & remembrance run](https://www.priderun.org/), whose... [Read More](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/empowering-the-2slgbtqi-community-support-from-pride-remembrance-run) [![Presenting a Cheque to DAO](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/An%20image%20of%20members%20of%20St.jpeg?width=365&name=An%20image%20of%20members%20of%20St.jpeg)](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/st-martin-s-anglican-church-a-beacon-of-hope-in-community-support) [Donations](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/tag/donations), [DAO Pantry](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/tag/dao-pantry), [Thank You](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/tag/thank-you), [Community Partners](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/tag/community-partners), [DAO](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/tag/dao), [Awareness](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/tag/awareness) ![Picture of Jason Allman](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/c39f664ee0ce9a9f0ead659e727b6080) [Jason Allman](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/author/jason-allman) Jul 4, 2024, 1:59:06 p.m. ## [Community Support Spotlight: Thank You to St. Martin's Anglican Church](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/st-martin-s-anglican-church-a-beacon-of-hope-in-community-support) Durham Alliance Outreach is grateful to [St. Martin's Anglican Church](https://stmartinsanglican.ca/) for its generous $500... [Read More](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/st-martin-s-anglican-church-a-beacon-of-hope-in-community-support) [![Pride and Trans flags flying in a public space](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/The%20image%20shows%20the%20raising%20of%20Pride%20and%20Trans%20flags%20in%20a%20public%20space%2c%20symbolizing%20visibility%2c%20acceptance%2c%20and%20the%20ongoing%20fight%20for%20equality%20within.jpeg?width=365&name=The%20image%20shows%20the%20raising%20of%20Pride%20and%20Trans%20flags%20in%20a%20public%20space%2c%20symbolizing%20visibility%2c%20acceptance%2c%20and%20the%20ongoing%20fight%20for%20equality%20within.jpeg)](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/the-importance-of-pride-and-trans-flag-raisings-in-canada-2024) [DAO](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/tag/dao), [Education](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/tag/education), [Gender Equality](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/tag/gender-equality), [Awareness](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/tag/awareness) ![Picture of Durham Alliance Outreach](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/hs-fs/hubfs/DAO%20Logo%20Icon%20-%20FOR%20WEB.png?width=30&name=DAO%20Logo%20Icon%20-%20FOR%20WEB.png) [Durham Alliance Outreach](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/author/durham-alliance-outreach) Jul 2, 2024, 4:36:20 p.m. ## [Why Pride and Trans Flag Raisings Still Matter](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/the-importance-of-pride-and-trans-flag-raisings-in-canada-2024) Pride and Trans flag raisings continue to be meaningful acts of visibility, solidarity, and... [Read More](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/the-importance-of-pride-and-trans-flag-raisings-in-canada-2024) [![](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/An%20image%20of%20a%20community%20pantry%20with%20shelves%20stocked%20with%20essential%20food%20items%2c%20volunteers%20working%20to%20organize%20donations%2c%20and%20individuals%20and%20families.jpeg?width=365&name=An%20image%20of%20a%20community%20pantry%20with%20shelves%20stocked%20with%20essential%20food%20items%2c%20volunteers%20working%20to%20organize%20donations%2c%20and%20individuals%20and%20families.jpeg)](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/food-insecurity-statistics) ![Picture of Durham Alliance Outreach](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/hs-fs/hubfs/DAO%20Logo%20Icon%20-%20FOR%20WEB.png?width=30&name=DAO%20Logo%20Icon%20-%20FOR%20WEB.png) [Durham Alliance Outreach](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/author/durham-alliance-outreach) Jul 1, 2024, 9:00:00 a.m. ## [Food Insecurity in Durham Region: Latest Statistics & Impact](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/food-insecurity-statistics) Food insecurity in Durham Region has continued to rise at an extraordinary pace. Recent data from... [Read More](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/food-insecurity-statistics) [![](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/An%20image%20of%20a%20local%20business%20partnering%20with%20Durham%20Alliance%20Outreach%20DAO%20to%20support%20food%20insecurity%20programs%20in%20the%20Durham%20Region.jpeg?width=365&name=An%20image%20of%20a%20local%20business%20partnering%20with%20Durham%20Alliance%20Outreach%20DAO%20to%20support%20food%20insecurity%20programs%20in%20the%20Durham%20Region.jpeg)](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/empower-your-business-partner-with-dao-for-social-good) [DAO](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/tag/dao), [Awareness](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/tag/awareness) ![Picture of Durham Alliance Outreach](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/hs-fs/hubfs/DAO%20Logo%20Icon%20-%20FOR%20WEB.png?width=30&name=DAO%20Logo%20Icon%20-%20FOR%20WEB.png) [Durham Alliance Outreach](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/author/durham-alliance-outreach) Jun 26, 2024, 8:11:53 p.m. ## [How Businesses Can Partner With Durham Alliance Outreach](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/empower-your-business-partner-with-dao-for-social-good) Businesses and organizations across Durham Region can play an important role in strengthening the... 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