In the Media
Mattie’s Life & Legacy Remembered in “Give Us This Day”
Spiritual writer Robert Ellsberg reflects on the life and legacy of the late teen poet and peace ambassador, Mattie J.T. Stepanek.
June 23, 2025
Spiritual writer Robert Ellsberg reflects on the life and legacy of the late teen poet and peace ambassador, Mattie J.T. Stepanek.
Peace Certified Furlow Charter School names graduating senior Addison Drinnon recipient of the 2025 Mattie J.T. Stepanek Peacemaker Award.
Faith McLuckie, an artist with Visability, chooses a Mattie quote for her “Doorways for Democracy Project” that debuted June 7 in Rockville, Maryland.
Dr. Jeni Stepanek (Mama Peace) shares thoughts about the important matter of belonging – which is truth at Main Street in Rockville, Maryland – one of Mattie’s Peace Foundation’s Partners4Peace.
Mattie Stepanek Poetry Contest – submission deadline June 1. Categories include POEM, FILM, AUDITORY, & ARTWORK. This is a #Partners4Peace project by the My Hero & Mattie Stepanek Peace Peace
President Jimmy Carter spoke at her teen son, Mattie’s funeral in 2004; now 20 years later, Jeni Stepanek is honored to attend his.
“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
Honoring Jimmy Carter’s legacy of service, peace, and humanitarianism through heartfelt stories, tributes, and reflections on his lasting global impact.
Jimmy Carter’s niece honors his peace legacy with tie-dye peace signs in Plains, blending art and tribute to his Nobel Peace Prize-winning efforts.
Family and friends honor Jimmy Carter’s legacy of service and humanity as he enters hospice care at his Plains, Georgia, home.