Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation
The Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation believes that in shining a spotlight on those who are helping to fulfill our mission, we are helping to #MakePeaceTheNews and encouraging others to reflect, respond, and reach out to make peace a reality for themselves and others. Whether your gift is time, treasure, or talent, we all have a gift to give that helps to create peace. Learn more about those who have made and are making a difference here.
Allison Bond, a 24-year-old young woman from Lincoln, Arkansas, first learned about Mattie Stepanek when she saw award-winning music artist Billy Gilman pay tribute to the late best-selling poet and peacemaker on the Jerry Lewis
Deadline is June 1, 2020! Learn more about the Mattie J.T. Stepanek Poetry Contest, students of all ages are invited to submit poems, art, film or audio illustrating a poem to celebrate heroes.
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Jeni returned for an extended visit to Americus/Sumter County from January 30 through February 17, here’s a snapshot of what she and the Foundation #PeaceTeam were up to!
The Peace Certified Katherine Thomas School continues working to seek, make, and bring peace to individuals and to our world.
In January of 2019, Judy Lucas completed a 10-year peace project entitled “1,000 Pieces of Peace”.
We shine a spotlight on our partner Jackie Zamora, who created a high-impact dance program for children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
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