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.
Members of the UCR VisArts class reflected on Mattie’s messages of peace, purpose, and peace – and then created art in his honor!
To honor their late friend – Meghan Jones – her UCR friends created legacy rocks during a February 2026 VisArts session.
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 – Dr. Jeni Stepanek presents awards.
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!
The first annual “Toast2Peace & Community Clink” at World of Beer celebrated hope and joy!
Holiday Toast2Peace – hosted by World of Beer Rockville with Dogfish Head – in support of the Mattie Stepanek Peace Foundation – Thursday, December 18 (5-7p)
Dr. Jeni Stepanek shares Maattie’s spiritual life and legacy at an event hosted by Bethlehem House at the The Catholic University of America.
World of Beer in Rockville, Maryland presents Mattie’s Foundation with a check in honor of the Toast2Peace on Peace Day.