Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation

The Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation endeavors to encourage the concept of peace and understanding; develop and implement plans for executing this mission and effectively using resources; promote interest and peace education and research in local and state schools, and other areas; facilitate citizen participation in the furtherance of this vision and these objectives; and cooperate with governmental and private groups in the furtherance of these objectives.

The Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation develops programs and activities that support youth and adults in understanding the message of hope and peace Mattie shared, and in moving from “attitude to action” in choosing peace for oneself and one’s world.