Foundation Programs
Peace Certification™
Peace Certification™ is a mentored journey through Mattie’s Three Choices for Peace™ – for individuals, groups, and communities of all ages and sizes.
February 4, 2026
Peace Certification™ is a mentored journey through Mattie’s Three Choices for Peace™ – for individuals, groups, and communities of all ages and sizes.
Hundreds “raise a glass or grateful hands” and connect with purpose – for peace – in honor of the late teen poet and activist Mattie Stepanek to commemorate his 35th
Peace Certified Furlow Charter School names graduating senior Addison Drinnon recipient of the 2025 Mattie J.T. Stepanek Peacemaker Award.
Sacred Heart School, a dual-language Peace Certified School, fosters peace through bilingual education, art installations, and student creativity inspired by Mattie J.T. Stepanek’s legacy.
Morningside Elementary celebrates over seven years as a Peace Certified School, inspiring students through Mattie J.T. Stepanek’s messages of hope, dreams, and peace.
The Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation is happy to announce that Fred Jakolat of Reno, Nevada has recently earned Peace Certification for his work serving the elder population in his community
T31, a women-owned sportswear company, is now Peace Certified by the Mattie Stepanek Peace Foundation. Guided by Mattie’s unity message, T31’s inspiring efforts, including mask donations during COVID-19, show how
Yasmin’s Art Classes earned Peace Certification, promoting Mattie Stepanek’s message of peace through art, community events, and meaningful outreach in Americus.
The Americus-Sumter County Arts Council earned Peace Certification by fostering teen creativity and purpose through the “Hope through Heartsongs” mosaic art project inspired by Mattie Stepanek.