Mama Peace Joins Main Street Connect for 2023 MLK Day of Service
Jeni Stepanek joins Main Street Connect’s MLK Day of Service, inspiring community action through cards, meals, and acts of kindness honoring Dr. King’s legacy.
On Giving and Thanks
Mattie Stepanek embraced giving and gratitude, even amid life’s challenges. His timeless message inspires us to cherish every moment with hope, purpose, and peace.
Main Street Connect Members Gift “Button Mosaic” to Local Living History Farm
Main Street Connect members created a meaningful button mosaic for Button Farm, celebrating history, kindness, and the enduring legacy of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad.
Teen Partners with the Mattie Stepanek Peace Foundation to Assist with COVID-19 Crisis in India
Teenager, Preet Jani, partners with the Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation, launching a fundraiser to support COVID-19 relief in India and provide lifesaving aid to families in need.
The Flame of Hope visits Mattie’s Foundation in Americus & Mattie’s Park in Rockville
The Flame of Hope, a global peace symbol, visited Mattie J.T. Stepanek’s Foundation and Park, uniting communities in a powerful tribute to peace and humanity.
Celebrating Sumter County’s Multigenerational Mosaic of Gifts
Sumter County celebrated peace and unity with a community mosaic, performances, and the ribbon cutting for Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation’s new offices.
“Celebrating Heartsongs” Contest Honorees
The “Celebrating Heartsongs” contest honored peacemakers of all ages, celebrating creativity, kindness, and Mattie’s message to “play after every storm.”
2021 Birthday Campaign A Success!
The 2021 Birthday Campaign surpassed its goal, raising $9,296 to support Mattie’s Foundation’s peace mission and programs. Thank you for making peace possible!
Mattie’s Foundation Partners with Peacebuilders Camp
Mattie’s Foundation partnered with Peacebuilders Camp to inspire youth in Americus with human rights education, peacemaking activities, and Mattie’s messages of hope and peace.
Furlow Scholar receives 2021 Mattie J.T. Stepanek Peacemaker Award
Anna Jaylynne Ruckman received the 2021 Mattie J.T. Stepanek Peacemaker Award for her dedication to embodying and promoting peace at Furlow Charter School and beyond.