--- title: Durham Alliance Outreach Blog (3) description: Discover how Durham Alliance Outreach in Durham Region, is making an impact in the 2SLGBTQI community through inclusive support, resources, and advocacy. 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A few everyday habits can make it easier for... [Read More](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/incorporating-pronouns-a-guide-to-gender-equality-in-the-2slgbtqi-community) [![](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/An%20image%20of%20a%20website%20or%20platform%20for%20Benevity%2c%20showcasing%20options%20for%20making%20donations%20and%20supporting%20Durham%20Alliance%20Outreach.jpeg?width=365&name=An%20image%20of%20a%20website%20or%20platform%20for%20Benevity%2c%20showcasing%20options%20for%20making%20donations%20and%20supporting%20Durham%20Alliance%20Outreach.jpeg)](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/maximize-your-impact-support-dao-through-benevity) [Donations](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/tag/donations), [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) Apr 26, 2024, 8:30:00 a.m. ## [Support Durham Alliance Outreach Through Benevity](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/maximize-your-impact-support-dao-through-benevity) Many employers use Benevity to help employees support registered charities through workplace giving... 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[Read More](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/understanding-the-impact-of-gender-pronouns-in-the-2slgbtqi-community) [![Cobs Bread Logo](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_9646.jpg?width=365&name=IMG_9646.jpg)](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/celebrating-community-spirit-cobs-bread-support-for-dao-pantry) [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 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) Apr 16, 2024, 11:00:00 a.m. ## [Community Support Spotlight: COBS Bread Oshawa North](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/celebrating-community-spirit-cobs-bread-support-for-dao-pantry) ## Thank You, COBS Bread Oshawa North Community partnerships play an important role in Durham Alliance... 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A Practical Guide to Respectful Language](https://durhamallianceoutreach.org/daoblog/understanding-gender-pronouns-key-to-inclusive-identity) Pronouns are words we use to refer to people without repeating their names. They are a normal part... 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