Toast2Peace on Peace Day (July 17)
Celebrating Mattie’s 35th birthday with an international livestream Toast2Peace! Entertainment and peace activities for all ages, all evening.
Old & New Friends Gather for Mattie’s Anniversary Events
Mattie’s mom (Dr. Jeni Stepanek) pauses for a moment of private prayer during the weekend gatherings that commemorated Mattie’s 21st anniversary of passing.
Furlow Scholar Addison Drinnon Earns Mattie Stepanek Peacemaker Award
Peace Certified Furlow Charter School names graduating senior Addison Drinnon recipient of the 2025 Mattie J.T. Stepanek Peacemaker Award.
Father’s Day poem from Mattie
A Father’s Day poem penned by Mattie at age 9, upcoming “Save the Date(s)” info, and brick sponsorships…
#MeghanRocks – a legacy project
Mattie’s Foundation is launching a legacy project in honor of Meghan Jones. Visit our #PeaceRocks (Pathways2Peace advitities) page for more…
Mattie’s Anniversary Events
Join the Mattie Matters – Mattie J.T. Stepanek Guild anniversary – June 21 (a brief graveside service) and/or June 22 (Memorial Mass). Details in flyer or visit www.MattieMatters.org
“We need to notice.”
In his For Our World poem, Mattie urges us to “notice” – not just glance or accept opinions, but to observe with purpose “before the future slips away into ashes and dust of humility.”
Gifts of peace…
Meaningful gifts of peace – for mothers, fathers, grads, retirees, & more… personalized (tax deductible) bricks in Mattie’s Peace Garden!
“We need to be silent.”
In his For Our World poem, Mattie urges us to “be silent” – not cease advocacy, but to hear “the blessing of songs that grown in our hearts.”
Gift Brick Order Deadline: April 30,2025
Deadline to order personalized gift bricks for the 2025 installation is April 30, 2025. Sale price is $150 (usually $200). Donation for brick is 100 percent tax deductible. See flyer on donation page for details.