On July 17 (Mattie’s birthday), the Mattie Stepanek Peace Foundation is partnering with World of Beer and the City of Rockville, MD for a (FUN) fundraising evening of peace, purpose, and play!
Click here for more details on how you can get involved!
The MARYLAND party with a purpose:
Folks of all ages are invited to join Tommy McFly (NBCNews4), Jimmy Alexander (WTOP), elected leaders, Ed Heck (artist), Andrew Greer (musician), and Mattie’s mom (Mama Peace / Jeni) – along with other local and global neighbors as we “raise a glass or grateful hands, and connect with purpose – for peace!”
Entertainment (from 5-8 pm EDT) includes The Blarney Bench (Irish/folk music), Suzanne Brindamour (singer/songwriter – who has set Mattie’s poetry to music!), Stephanie Goldklang (award winning comedian), Todd Siff (singer/songwriter – with a new CD), Larissa Johnson (laughter therapist), and the ever-energetic ZamDancers.
There will also be a few of our traditional “Peace Day Stations” with craft activities – including the opportunity to contribute to our new 2025 community mosaic.
Younger participants will also enjoy the face painting and #PeaceRocks and #MeghanRocks activities. And our Peace Shop will be open throughout the evening where folks can support the Foundation by purchasing t-shirts, Mattie’s Message cards, Toast2Peace stadium cups, books, and more!
At 6:40 pm EDT, leaders from the City of Rockville, Montgomery County, and the State of Maryland will join the stage for brief remarks about the annual Peace Day proclamations in honor of Mattie’s birthday and peace legacy.
