Mama Peace Chat Sessions

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Compassion – For Our World

Dr. Jeni Stepanek (Mama Peace) shares memories of Mattie penning the timeless and universal message of hope in his “For Our World” poem (penned on September 11, 2001), and offers tips and tools for reflecting on, responding to, and reaching out with this message, and compassion, for our world. Also, links to our Compassion Matters resources.
#PeaceRocks

– Mattie’s #PeaceRocks
– #MeghanRocks – Legacy Project
– #PeaceDragonRocks – P4P Project
– Community Activity Links
A Time for Compassion

Launching the 2025 “compassion” theme with new resources & partnerships, including the Muhammad Ali Center. Also, introducing our Foundation VPs.
#PeaceMatters – Compassion Matters Reflections

Thoughts on compassion from local and global neighbors… Local and global neighbors are encouraged to read and sign the Compassion Pledge – created by the Muhammad Ali Center, one of Mattie’s Peace Foundation’s #Partners4Peace. Learn more and sign the pledge here… Youth and adults are also invited to share a brief reflection on the important […]
Mattie’s Foundation Partners with Ali Center on Compassion Project

“A Time for Compassion” Compassion matters. Compassion isn’t about pity, but equity. And at its best, compassion shouldn’t be about reacting to a crisis, but an everyday truth – from and for all people. Compassion can empower us to face the future with concern during uncertain and even chaotic times, as we purposefully choose attitudes […]
#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 & Jeni: Thoughts on Jimmy Carter

Jeni Stepanek (Mattie’s mom / Mama Peace) and Mattie’s Peace Foundation reflect on President Jimmy Carter’s legacy of compassion and humanity and on his friendship with Mattie.
#PeaceRocks & “Food For Thought”

The December “Food for Thought” Mama Peace Chat session brought #PeaceRocks with Partners4Peace #RockvilleRocks to Main Street Connect.
December Prayer Project and Highlights of the Year

Join the Mattie Stepanek Peace Foundation’s December Prayer Project, celebrating hope and peace through poetry, community, and compassion as we prepare for 2025’s “A Time for Compassion.”