Celebrate a Legacy! Honoring Alan McKenzie: A Legacy of Leadership and Heart

For decades, Alan McKenzie has been the heart and vision behind Street Smart Ventures, inspiring creativity, purpose, and opportunity for so many.

As Alan begins his next chapter, we’re gathering memories, stories, and photos from everyone who’s had the privilege of knowing him. Whether you’ve worked alongside him, learned from him, or shared a meaningful moment, your words can help capture the legacy he’s built.

Share your story or photo using THIS LINK

Let’s come together to celebrate Alan’s lasting impact and the community he’s helped create.

UPcoming Events

Community

Craft Fair

NOV 12th

Our Community Craft Fair and Marketplace event on November 12th, 2025 will be here before we know it.

Community Vendors email use for more info at yourfan@streetsmartventures.com

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ReFlect

Dec. 10th

This event is a quarterly steering committee for agencies, participants, funders, and visionaries to meet and talk about where we're going, what's worked and what needs to be tweaked or added.

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Recent interview

Andrea Rose, founder of @RoseReptiles, and Anthony Pierlioni of @jusTURTLES and TheTurtleRoom.org, share their deep love for reptiles and the journeys that led them to where they are today.

Out-of-the-box work-to-learn programming for individuals and their communities growing entrepreneurship and life skills.