The Mattie J.T. Stepanek Poetry Contest – Deadline June 1
The Mattie J.T. Stepanek Poetry contest is a unique event open to poets, artists, filmmakers, and spoken word artists. The 2026 submission deadline: June 1.
Peace TAP (Peace Through Arts & Poetry)
page unders construction – coming soon – check back next week for more about the Foundation’s new Peace TAP program…
Courage and Heartsongs
A #MamaPeacePost from the March 2026 e-Peace Update – on “Courage and Heartsongs”
UCR Members Celebrate Mattie’s Messages
Members of the UCR VisArts class reflected on Mattie’s messages of peace, purpose, and peace – and then created art in his honor!
#MeghanRocks Legacy Project 2026
To honor their late friend – Meghan Jones – her UCR friends created legacy rocks during a February 2026 VisArts session.
2026 #MeghanRocks Legacy Project
The 2026 #MeghanRocks Legacy Project session will take place Wednesday, February 25 (7p) at VisArts. Learn more on our #MeghanRocks page…
Mattie Stepanek Poetic Film Prize Celebrated at the 2025 MY HERO Film Festival
Mattie Stepanek Poetic Film Prize Celebrated at the 2025 MY HERO Film Festival – Dr. Jeni Stepanek presents awards.
Resolution Blessing – “A Time for Courage”
Read “Resolution Blessing” – Mattie’s final New Year’s Day poem – penned 23 years ago, yet is more relevant than ever today as we enter “A Time for Courage.”
Make Peace the News in 2026
An end-of-year and look ahead #MamaPeacePost from Jeni Stepanek – “Make Peace the News” in every community.
Annual MSC Toast2Peace Holiday Celebration!
The annual Toast2Peace Holiday Celebration at Main Street Connect was a huge success! The annual Toast2Peace Holiday Celebration at Main Street Connect was a huge success!