Activities & Events
Resources & Programs
Networks & Memberships
Our Activities
Many people, many places, one purpose
– for peace.
- Free self-guided seasonal activities.
- For youth and adults, individuals and communities.
Peace Activity Certificates
Those who share information and images from their participation in our Foundation activities are eligible for a Peace Activity Certificate.
Click on the activity links to learn more:
- Peace Trees (returning next spring)
- Kindness Campaign (returning next summer)
- For Our World Campaign (Fall)
- December Prayer Project (Winter)
- #MakePeaceTheNews (year-round)
- #PeaceRocks (year-round)
- Other activities –
(flags, mascots, and more… coming soon!)
Our Events
Get to know your neighbors –
around the block, around the world.
- In-person and virtual gatherings.
- For youth and adults, individuals and communities.
- Join us for a community event (check our Calendar)
- Invite us to your event –
INFO@MattiesPeaceFoundation.org
NOTE: Club members are eligible to participate in
one or more virtual events at no cost – varies by level –
visit our Membership page…
CONNECTIONS: (in-person & online):
- Mama Peace Chats – small or large group sessions, in-person or virtual, facilitated conversations over morning coffee or afternoon tea or just to connect, specific peace-purpose-play topics vary
- Toast2Peace – in-person or virtual gatherings, “raise a glass or grateful hands” and connect-chat-clink with purpose for peace
- Book Chats – facilitated discussions on Mattie’s or Jeni’s books or specific poems or chapters
- Core Team Q&A – online chat sessions with our Board, Coordinators, and Peace Guides
WORKSHOPS & VISITS (in-person & online)
- Pathways2Peace – community information sessions
- Heartsongs2Mosaics – community activity sessions
- School Visits – in person or virtual
EVENTS: (in-person & online):
- Poetry Contests – in partnership with My Hero
- Peace Matters – “master class” course facilitated by Dr. Jeni Stepanek – coming 2026…
- Keynote Presentations – Jeni Stepanek, PhD – award-winning speaker on a wide range of topics (resilience, disability, hope, peace, purpose, celebrating life, coping with challenges, grit-grace-gratitude, spirituality, and more…)
PODCASTS & CLASSES: (coming soon…)
- Mattie’s Foundation Podcast series – coming soon…
- Peace Matters – Foundation Master Class sessions with Mama Peace
Our Resources
Free and for-fee resources.
- For families, educators, leaders, and all folks seeking information and inspiration.
- Downloadable, interactive forums, or purchasable materials.
Click on the resource links to learn more:
- e-Peace Updates
- Free monthly secure mailer with information, inspiration, photos, poetry, news, events, and more…
- Just join Mattie’s Peace Network (free) by completing the “Peace in Your Inbox” at the bottom of any of our website pages.
- Visit our News pages to view archived mailers.
- Mattie’s Message
Inspirational messages by Mattie and suggested conversations & activities.
Visit our News pages to view archived messages.
- Mattie Videos
Selected highlights of a few of Mattie’s media interviews and presentations – on the homepage and the About Mattie page.
View videos on the About Mattie page here.
- Mama Peace Posts
Inspirational messages from Mattie’s mom (Jeni) and suggested conversations & activities.
Visit our News pages to view archived posts.
- Mama Peace Interactive
“In the Room” with Mama Peace – ask questions about Mattie, Jeni, peace, and more.
Begin your virtual conversation here.
- Interactive Community Forums
For Club Members and/or for Peace Certification participants – inspirational and information conversations facilitated by our Core Team.
- Foundation Podcast
In planning – will be free for all Club Members and Peace Certification participants.
- Social Media Links
Follow us on Facebook, Insta, & LinkedIn (links at the bottom of the page)
- Teacher Tips
Shared by educators and/or by the Foundation – found in our Club & Certification community forums.
- Poetry Prompts
Offered by Mama Peace & suggested by our Peace Certified or Community network members – shared in our Club & Certification community forums.
- Peace Tips Guide
Our Tips & Tools pamphlets or pages for exploring characteristics and conversations that cultivate peace. Available as a part of our Peace Certification program.
- Peace Shop
- Books by Mattie & Jeni, message cards, t-shirts, Toast2Peace cups, more…
- Register for Mattie’s Peace Network to receive our e-Peace Updates with information about the Peace Shop.
- The Peace Shop will soon be added to our Membership & Donating page in 2026 and will be open “seasonally.”
- Until the Peace Shop is officially opened – please e-mail us with requests about shirts, books, Mattie’s Message cards, Toast2Peace cups, peace rocks, pencils, posters, bookmarks, bumper stickers, and more.
Our Programs
Peace Certification Program
For-fee (mentored program – virtual with occasional in-person options)
- Created in 2011, our Peace Certification program went through a “train-the-trainer” program evaluation during 2016 – and received stellar reviews from all participants.
- Peace Certification is a Foundation-mentored and individually-focused “journey” through Mattie’s Three Choices for Peace.
- For youth and adults, and available to individuals, families, small groups, and larger communities of any size.
- Each participant, group, or community is matched with a Foundation Core Team member who serves as a designated mentor throughout the journey.
- Participants engage in a 1:1 online conversation with their mentor to learn more about the Certification Program and journey.
- Participants select a specific peace characteristic that is part of the Foundation’s annual theme or that is an area of interest/need for their journey.
- Participants receive select Peace Tips & Tools (Foundation materials that support the chosen peace journey focus).
- Participants move through their“reflect, respond, and reach out” choices and Certification Plan as they explore what it means to “seek, make, and bring peace” – all with communication support from their mentor.
- On completion of the peace journey
- BASIC level – mentors join participants in an online chat celebration.
- CELEBRATE level – Dr. Jeni Stepanek (Mattie’s mom) joins the mentor/partipant celebration with a Mama Peace Chat & conversation (online or in-person – depending on location).
- Once Peace Certified, participants or groups receive their certificate and access to our exclusive Peace Certified Network interactive Community forum for one year.
- Discounted fees for those who renew certification each year.
- Option to maintain access to our Community forum for up to 4 years before re-certification journey is required.
- While participants and groups may choose any theme, our current Foundation theme is always a great place to begin a peace journey: “A Time for Compassion.”
Your certification program fees
help cover the development and distribution
of Foundation certification materials,
Foundation mentorship time,
and provide support for our work to
continue Mattie’s peace mission.
Peace Ambassador Program
Diverse global volunteers – youth & adults – who choose to help us promote peace and unity and who have the option of becoming a part of our Core Team.
What:
- Inspired by Mattie J.T. Stepanek – the late teen poet and peace ambassador – Foundation Ambassadors serve individually and as a Foundation community as catalysts for change.
- They are a part of fostering a culture of kindness and understanding that leads to peace within and with others.
- Our Ambassadors represent the Foundation and facilitate peace-building conversations with others in their communities, and/or facilitate conversation in our interactive Club & Certification community forums.
- Ambassadors who choose to help facilitate forum conversations are provided training and support from our Foundation Core Team.
Who:
- The Ambassadors of the Mattie Stepanek Peace Foundation are a diverse group of individuals committed to advancing peace, unity, and compassion across the globe.
- Our Foundation Ambassadors include youth and adults from around the world who represent diverse backgrounds in culture, education, arts, activism, and diplomacy.
- Our Ambassadors have the option to become are part of our “Core Team” – along with our Board of Directors and our Foundation Coordinators.
How:
- Ambassadors participate in various Foundation programs and initiatives based on their time, treasure, and talents – such as peace education, community outreach, and global campaigns.
- In communications or meetings with the Foundation Board of Directors, our Ambassadors contribute their unique perspectives and expertise to help further our work to continue Mattie’s mission of cultivating peace within and between individuals and communities.
- With the support of our Foundation Directors, Ambassadors help facilitate conversation and interactions that amplify Mattie’s message and the Foundation mission and activities.
Why:
- The purpose is to spread Mattie’s messages of hope and harmony for our world.
- Through their efforts, the Mattie Stepanek Peace Foundation is better able to continue inspiring local and global neighbors of all ages to embrace peace, celebrate differences, and work collaboratively towards a more just and inclusive world.
Contact Us if you would like to
discuss becoming an Ambassador.
Our Networks
Peace Coordinator Team
A diverse group of youth and adults who support our work by volunteering their time and talent in social media, technology, development, outreach, programming, facilitating peace-building conversations, and other critical aspects that keep our Foundation growing. Coordinators are an important part of our Core Team.
Contact Us if you would like to
share a service or volunteer support.
Peace Networks & Community Forums
- Mattie’s Peace Network – (receive e-Peace / free)
– our free registry that keeps folks up-to-date on Foundation and peace matters. Just fill in the “Peace in Your Inbox” form at the bottom of this page.
- Peace Club Network – (facilitated forums / fee based)
– for those who choose to join one of our club levels (options include Family & Educator Club, Book Chat & Coffee Club, and VIP Club (Very Involved Peacemakers) – each Club offering free participation options for our online events, access to our interactive Community forums and other benefits. Learn more here…
- Peace Certified Network – (mentored journey / fee based)
– for those who have completed our mentored peace journey – an exclusive Community of families, educators, and community leaders. Learn more here…
