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Mattie’s Foundation

The mission of the Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation is to continue the humanitarian work of the late teen poet and peace activist, Mattie J.T. Stepanek.

Like Mattie, we believe that that “Peace is possible!”- for ourselves, for our communities, and for our world – because peace begins with personal and community choices.

We create materials and activities – easy to explore and enjoy – to educate youth and adults around the world in understanding how peace begins – through purposeful choices in attitude and action, and how peace grows – as we tend to basic human needs.

We collaborate with individuals and communities – diverse in age and size – to engage families and leaders, schools and businesses, and more, and equip them with information and inspiration so that all people in all places have the tools they need to move peace from a possibility to a reality.

We connect new generations to Mattie’s messages – Heartsongs and purpose – to empower global neighbors in exploring peace tips and tools, and characteristics that facilitate Pathways to Peace – so that we can each, and all, seek, make, and bring sustainable peace for ourselves, and for our world.

We carry “forthward” Mattie’s mission – Make Peace the News – to envision and realize the hope that “peace is possible” and to encourage community Peace Day and Toast2Peace events dedicated to educational and recreational opportunities for service and celebration.

We celebrate Mattie’s vision – “peace is for all people” – to embrace and amplify the truth that “we are a mosaic of gifts” and to motivate people across time and space to become ambassadors and champions of peace.

Current News

Mama Peace is “Moving Forthward”

2022 0514 #PeaceMatters #MamaPeacePostBig news to share… Mama Peace is #MovingForthward… Back in the mid 1990s, when a young Mattie J.T. Stepanek embraced President Jimmy

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May 14, 2022
Current News

The Flame of Hope visits Mattie’s Foundation in Americus & Mattie’s Park in Rockville

The Flame of Hope recently visited Mattie’s Foundation in Americus, Georgia and the Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park in Rockville, Maryland.

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January 27, 2022
#PeacePosts

#MakePeaceTheNews – November 2021

This Thanksgiving, before we take a breath to complain about anything, let us pause, and consider something that is worthy of giving thanks.

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November 24, 2021
Mattie's Mosaic Blend
Blog

2021 1026 #PeaceMatters #MamaPeacePost

“Mattie’s Mosaic Blend” is now available for order and shipping. Learn the story behind this coffee blend featuring beans from 3 continents!

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October 28, 2021
Peace Days 2021

Celebrating Sumter County’s Multigenerational Mosaic of Gifts

Peace Day 2021, “Celebrating Sumter County’s Multigenerational Mosaic of Gifts” took place on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Lenny’s Market in Americus. Learn more about the event and view photos here!

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September 26, 2021
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Upcoming Events & Activities

3rd Annual Jubilee International Symposium

The theme of “A Mosaic of Gifts” continues with this free symposium focusing on collaborations for peace through world languages and global initiatives.

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September 23, 2021
Contest entries
Peace Days 2021

“Celebrating Heartsongs” Contest Honorees

Find out who our “Celebrating Heartsongs” Contest honorees and special recognition winners are, and view a one-hour special about them that includes birthday messages for Mattie & Jeni!

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August 26, 2021
Peace Days 2021

2021 Peace Day Celebration in Rockville, MD

Volunteers and supporters from across the country attended A “Gathering of Gratitude” in the Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park to celebrate Mattie’s 31st birthday on July 17, 2021.

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July 30, 2021
Campaign

2021 Birthday Campaign A Success!

Our 2021 Birthday Campaign ended on July 25, the birthday of Mama Peace. We surpassed our campaign goal and are so very grateful for your support! Thank you for choosing peace!

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July 19, 2021
#Toast2Peace Events

Chris Dugdale wows the audience with a Magical #Toast2Peace to celebrate Mattie’s 31st birthday!

Dozens of people around the world joined us for an incredible virtual performance by world-renowned magician Chris Dugdale for our July 17th #Toast2Peace to celebrate Mattie’s 31st birthday!

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July 17, 2021
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Current News

Mattie’s Foundation partners with Peacebuilders Camp

Americus campers recently learned about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and how to seek, make, and bring peace to themselves and their community.

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July 9, 2021
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#PeacePosts

2021 0617 #PeaceMatters #MamaPeacePost

On June 16, 2017, Mama Peace was asked to offer the devotional for the Americus Women’s Literary Club. These are the words she shared.

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June 24, 2021
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