Refugee & Immigrant Ministries
We believe that the Church is called to be at the forefront of welcoming global neighbors to our community, learning from them, and walking alongside them as they establish a new home.
“The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt.”
– Leviticus 19:34
Our ministry to refugees & immigrants is called Baraka, which means “blessing” in a variety of languages. Through Baraka we seek to bless our global neighbors with God’s love through long-term practical, social & spiritual support. See below for a list of our programs and ways to get involved.
Subscribe to Our Newsletter
The Nations & Neighborhoods newsletter will highlight stories, events, and prayer needs for the Nations, Neighborhoods, and Baraka Ministries.
The Refugee Ministry Fund
Salem Alliance has a speciality fund set-up to support Baraka's refugee ministry projects.
Salem Alliance Holcomb Support
Our Pastors of Refugee Ministries, Doug and Anya Holcomb, are Global Workers in residence serving refugees in Salem, Oregon through Salem Alliance Church. Their ministry roles are support-funded through financial gifts to the Salem Alliance Holcomb Support Fund.
Baraka Ministries
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Airport Welcome Team
The Airport Welcome Team greets new refugee families at the Portland Airport and provides transportation back to their new home in Salem. Airport arrivals are currently on pause. Please send us an email to join the team when they resume.
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English Classes
Baraka offers English classes for women. These classes provide a warm, relational environment for women to learn English and build community. Childcare is provided for kids from birth through age five.
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Legal Services
Baraka Immigration Legal Services provides high-quality, low-cost immigration legal services to immigrants in the Willamette Valley. We are part of the Immigrant Connection National Network.
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Prayer Gathering
The Baraka Prayer Gathering is a place where refugees, immigrants, and friends gather every Sunday to share a meal, worship, and pray in multiple languages.
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Workforce Development
Baraka Workforce Development empowers refugees to overcome employment barriers through paid job training and English education.
Our Partners
Salem for Refugees
We partner with Salem For Refugees, our local refugee resettlement agency, to empower refugees to thrive in our city. To volunteer with Salem For Refugees, click the link below.
All Nations Soccer
We partner with All Nations Soccer to offer a soccer program for youth and young adults that provides weekly opportunities for community and character development around the most popular global sport. To learn more or get involved, contact Doug.
Ariana House
We partner with Ariana House to host youth discipleship activities, prayer retreats, and events for the refugee and immigrant community. To learn more or get involved, contact Jenny.
Connect with Our Team
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Doug Holcomb
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Anya Holcomb