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Gift Brick Order Deadline: April 30,2025
Deadline to order personalized gift bricks for the 2025 installation is April 30, 2025. Sale price is $150 (usually $200). Donation for brick is 100 percent tax deductible. See flyer
“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
Compassion – For Our World
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
Mattie Stepanek Poetry Contest – deadline June 1
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
A Time for Compassion
Launching the 2025 “compassion” theme with new resources & partnerships, including the Muhammad Ali Center. Also, introducing our Foundation VPs.
#PeaceMatters – Compassion Matters Reflections
Thoughts on compassion from local and global neighbors… Local and global neighbors are encouraged to read and sign the Compassion Pledge – created by the Muhammad Ali Center, one of