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From public radio to local news to the Department of Corrections itself, The Side Door's work is being recognized across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Brett Hollins and The Side Door inside an Oregon correctional facility

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OPB · Think Out Loud

"From Oregon prison to college basketball captain, Brett Hollins helps prisoners find purpose and hope."

Oregon Public Broadcasting's Think Out Loud featured Brett's journey of rehabilitation and the nonprofit he created to help prisoners find purpose and redemption.

By Sheraz Sadiq · Sept. 26, 2025

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Earned media

FOX 12 Oregon (KPTV)TV

Former inmate and Southern Oregon basketball player uses hoops to help change prisoners' lives

KPTV profiles how Brett Hollins uses basketball and workshops to bring hope into Oregon prisons.

Sept. 22, 2025 Read →

The BulletinArticle

Former inmate and college basketball player brings hope and hoops to Deer Ridge prison

Bend's daily newspaper covers The Side Door's visit to Deer Ridge Correctional Institution.

Sept. 25, 2025 Read →

Rogue Valley TimesArticle

Former inmate and SOU basketball player brings hope, hoops to Deer Ridge prison

Southern Oregon's Rogue Valley Times features Hollins returning to encourage adults in custody.

Sept. 26, 2025 Read →

Oregon Dept. of CorrectionsFeature

A Game of Second Chances

The Oregon DOC blog spotlights a basketball game between Snake River's select team and The Side Door.

Oct. 2024 Read →

SWX Local SportsTV

Side Door Foundation helps incarcerated people prepare for release

SWX Tri-Cities/Yakima reports on the foundation's mission to reduce recidivism through rehabilitation.

2025 Read →

YouTubeVideo

Brett Hollins brings basketball inside the walls at Snake River

Video coverage of The Side Door's event at Snake River Correctional Institution.