Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation
Visit the links below to learn more about those who are working to take Mattie’s messages of hope and peace “forthward.” We hope you will be inspired to join us!
Americus business T31 is the latest Georgia business to earn Peace Certification by the Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation.
Americus-Sumter County Arts Council recently became the second area business to earn Peace Certification from the Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation for their work with area teens.
Yasmin Hasnain, owner of Yasmin’s Art Classes, becomes the first Americus business to earn Peace Certification by the Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation. #MakePeaceTheNews
#Partners4Peace
Learn more about our Foundation Board Members who voluntarily give their time, treasure and talent to further the mission of the Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation.
Jeni Stepanek recently transitioned from her role as Executive Director of the Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation to the nifty roles of CEO & CPO – Chief Peace Officer.
We are working hard on making sure all the content on the new site is fresh and up-to-date, please stop back soon to see what we have added here.
Despite living with a rare and fatal neuromuscular disease, Mattie’s childhood was full of fun, play, and purpose.
Mattie believed that his messages of hope and peace were placed in his heart by God, and that he had a responsibility to share them with the world.
Formerly Vice President of the Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation, Laura Bauer became the new Executive Director in 2018.
A prolific writer, Mattie created seven New York Times bestsellers. He also was a very vocal advocate for people with disabilities, and received dozens of honors and awards during his lifetime.
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