e-Peace™ Updates
“We need to stop.”
Mattie’s mom reflects on pausing to process emotions. The events of 9/11/2001 lead Mattie to pen For Our World urging people to “stop” – not to disengage but to reflect
March 31, 2025
Mattie’s mom reflects on pausing to process emotions. The events of 9/11/2001 lead Mattie to pen For Our World urging people to “stop” – not to disengage but to reflect
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
Launching the 2025 “compassion” theme with new resources & partnerships, including the Muhammad Ali Center. Also, introducing our Foundation VPs.
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.
Reflecting on one of Mattie’s New Year’s poems and considering the important matter of compassion in the coming 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.”