News & Events

2026 Peace Day – Event & Sponsorship Info
The 2026 Peace Day in Maryland will be an exciting event – with a band, cornhole tournament, a Toast2Peace, and more! SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE!

Courage & Heartsongs: e-Peace Update (March 2026)
Courage & Heartsongs: e-Peace Update (March 2026) – Mama Peace Post, save the date events & activities, new programs, and more…

The Mattie J.T. Stepanek Poetry Contest – Deadline June 1
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.

Peace TAP (Peace Through Arts & Poetry)
page unders construction – coming soon – check back next week for more about the Foundation’s new Peace TAP program…

Courage and Heartsongs
A #MamaPeacePost from the March 2026 e-Peace Update – on “Courage and Heartsongs”

UCR Members Celebrate Mattie’s Messages
Members of the UCR VisArts class reflected on Mattie’s messages of peace, purpose, and peace – and then created art in his honor!