It’s an extra HAPPY Friday! 🥳❤️ thrilled and deeply grateful to share that @freshcravingssalsa has chosen to highlight and support our work through their #SalsabrateTheGood campaign!! We’re honored to be among some incredible non-profits doing amazing work all over the country and to be able to use this support to continue our Plant-Based Pantry Essential donations to communities in need in the Hudson Valley...but the good doesn’t stop there! If you’ve been inspired by a local nonprofit in your hometown, you can nominate them at the link in our bio! 💚💚💚 #FreshCravings #SalsabrateTheGood #ThankfulThursday #SpreadKindness #kindnessmatters #upworthy #genz #GenerationHAPPY #BeKind21

We’re so excited and grateful to close out the month with @aliciakeys and @keyssoulcare, our newest partner in purpose!! 💚💚💚 this evening at 6:15et/3:15pt our founder @hailethomas and Alicia will be chatting all things HAPPY, soul care, and celebrating joy 💛 hope you’ll tune in and join us!!

🌱 Grateful we could support @newburghschools students and their families by donating 100 bags of nourishing pantry essentials including @drinkhappyviking plant-protein shakes, @pacificfoods soups + plant-based beverages, as well as beans, rice, and pasta!! 🌱🌱✨ We look forward to continuing to support Newburgh families during these challenging times by providing nourishing plant-powered foods and essentials for wellbeing. Thanks again to our amazing partners for helping us kick off this year and provide delicious staples to the community!!! 💚💚💚 and special shout-out to @blaccvanillacafe for so kindly providing your space for distribution 🙏

we’re so grateful to spend #MLKDay in the spirit of service & Dr. King’s beautiful example of community care by donating 100 bags of plant-based pantry staples to families in need 💚💚💚 BIG thanks and much love to our friends at @drinkhappyviking & @pacificfoods for making this possible/helping families settle into 2021 with some nourishing staples 💚🌱🌱🌱✨ #thehappyorg

DAY 1? DONE! 🎉💕 We‘re so thrilled that today’s kick-off for our FREE 5-Day Self-Care Summer Camp (our very first virtual camp btw 🤪) was a success! We’re super grateful to have such wonderful campers join us this week to dive into #selfcare practices that help us develop and nurture our inner strength and mental/emotional resilience during this time (and beyond!) 💫💫 ⁣ ⁣ While registration is closed for this session, there’s still time left to sign up for our July 13th-17th date! Link in bio 💓💓💓#GENERATIONHAPPY

HAPPY Saturday! ☀️ This mornings LIVE cooking demo with Newburgh families was a blast!! Using the fresh veggies from the DIG FEEDS farm box, we made a delicious Spiced Roasted Veggie Bowl w/ White Bean Hummus and Kale & Beet Green Salad 💚💚💚✨ ⁣ ⁣ Thank you @diginn and the Newburgh Family and Community Engagement team for making this happen! We are so excited for students and their families to bond in the kitchen and make something nourishing ✨✨⁣ ⁣ Want to help get more produce boxes and nutritious meals to communities that need them?? TEXT “GIVEDIG” to 80519 to support the continuation of the program! ⁣ ⁣ If YOUR community would like to request food, TEXT “DIGFEEDS” to 80159 💗 Thank you @diginn for all of the beautiful ways you are showing up for those in need during such uncertain times 💗 #DIGxHAPPY #GenerationHAPPY

Thanks to our new friends @diginn & their awesome Dig Feeds program, we were able to donate ONE HUNDRED 11b boxes of fresh, seasonal produce to 100 students & their families (most live in temporary housing/are food insecure). In addition, we’ll be hosting a plant-powered LIVE cooking demo this weekend with the Newburgh Family and Community Engagement team using the fresh veggies! 💚🥬💚🥦💚✨✨ We are so grateful for @diginn helping us serve our @thehappyorg Newburgh community!! ⁣ ⁣ Here’s what families are going home with:⁣ ⁣ ✨ Cauliflower - 1 head⁣ ✨ 1 bunch beets ⁣ ✨ Green Kale⁣ ✨ Bok choi ⁣ ✨ Broccoli ⁣ ✨ Carrots⁣ ✨ Yellow Onion⁣ ✨ Sweet Potato⁣ ⁣ Want to help get more produce boxes and nutritious meals to communities that need them?? TEXT “GIVEDIG” to 80519 to support the continuation of the program! ⁣ ⁣ If YOUR community would like to request food, TEXT “DIGFEEDS” to 80159 💗 Thank you @diginn for all of the beautiful ways you are showing up for those in need during such uncertain times 💗 #FoodJustice #DIGxHAPPY #GenerationHAPPY

A compassionate future where all can thrive and be well is what we will ALWAYS work towards. This is not political. When we say we are building #GenerationHAPPY, we mean that BLACK LIVES and ALL LIVES are worthy of health, happiness, peace, and the opportunity to not just survive but to thrive 💗 We’re in this together. We mean it. #WeAreWorthy #BlackLivesMatter #Compassion ✊💗 more info on how to STAND UP right now on our founders page 👉 @hailethomas

TOMORROW our NEXT #LIVEwithHAPPY is with @thehappyorg CEO & Co-Founder @hailethomas 💕 She’ll be recapping the topics covered over the past 4 weeks of livestreams with youth activists, entrepreneurs, authors, and entertainers ✨💚 During this recap, we’ll be exploring ways students can apply the inspirational messages and advice covered over the past month (I.e. advocating for things you care about, tapping into creativity, using our challenges as opportunities for service, and bringing our ideas to life)!! ✨🌼✨🌼✨🌼✨ ⁣ ⁣ Whether you've joined us for our past LIVE sessions or not, this recap is a great opportunity to explore all the ways young people can tap into their power and share it with the world in meaningful ways ⚡️⚡️⚡️ LINK IN BIO TO REGISTER!! #GenerationHAPPY

Our NEXT #LIVEwithHAPPY Interview, episode #4,  is TOMORROW! 💚 we’ll be joined by two amazing 12-year-old kid CEOs who are using their passions and business to help their communities ✨✨✨⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Our second guest is Te'Lario Watkins II, founder of Tiger Mushroom Farms 🐯🍄⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ At age 7, Te'Lario II founded Tiger Mushroom Farms after a Cub Scout Project ended. He began selling his mushrooms at local farmers markets and received recognition from several local media outlets…even sharing about his business on the Steve Harvey Show! 💫⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Prior to the pandemic, @tigermushroomfarms_ provided fresh shiitake & oyster mushrooms to local community through Farmers Markets. And you could find Tiger Mushroom Farms products on the menu at fine restaurant establishments that favor quality local food like Ambrose & Eve, Preston's, Urban Farmer Cleveland, Gallos Tap Room, Skillet, Sassafras Bakery and more 🙌🙌💚⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Since becoming involved with the local food scene, Te'Lario learned about the issues of hunger & food insecurity. Through his garden, he donates homegrown produce to local food banks. He is also a Hunger Hero with No Kid Hungry and hosts a Friendsgiving every year to raise money and awareness about ending hunger. Te'Lario was recently recognized as a 20 Under 20 Youth Leader by the Mayor of Columbus 🌟🌟🌟⁣ ⁣ ⁣ We can’t wait to learn more about Te’Lario’s entrepreneurial journey tomorrow at 2pm EST! ⚡️⚡️⚡️⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Visit our website at the link below to learn more and register to join this conversation! FYI: Register once and receive notifications for all future LIVE with HAPPY episodes 🙌 #GenerationHAPPY

Our NEXT #LIVEwithHAPPY Interview, episode #4,  is TOMORROW! 💚 we’ll be joined by two amazing 12-year-old kid CEOs who are using their passions and business to help their communities ✨✨✨⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Our first guest is Hannah Grace, founder of the health/beauty brand BeYOUtiful 🌼🌼🌼⁣ ⁣ As a baby, Hannah was diagnosed with Type-1 Diabetes. Through many challenges, she was able to develop strength and tenacity that caused her to strive, not just survive. Her determination to do whatever she set her heart and mind to followed Hannah as she got older… her dad often telling her she would be a “CEO” or “entrepreneur” some day, as long as she, as he put it, “used her powers for good” 🌟🌈⁣ ⁣ On New Year’s Eve day 2016, as her family was traveling to Hannah’s favorite health and beauty store, her dad turned to her and gave her a challenge. He said that he could bet she could make the same products she wanted to buy in the store and even sell them herself. Not only did Hannah accept that challenge, but within a few weeks she was making her own bath bombs and selling them in a local gift shop. Now to date they are sold online and in 8 retail outlets in two states. Through BeYOUtiful, she has donated over $5000 to various charities and has committed to donate 20% of all web sales to JDRF 👏💛⁣ ⁣ Beyond this successful challenge, Hannah started her company to spread the message that being beautiful means being yourself, no matter what challenges you endure 💕💕⁣ ⁣⁣ We can’t wait to learn more about Hannah’s entrepreneurial journey tomorrow at 2pm EST! ⚡️⚡️⚡️⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Visit our website at the link below to learn more and register to join this conversation! FYI: Register once and receive notifications for all future LIVE with HAPPY episodes 🙌 #GenerationHAPPY

HAPPY MONDAY ⚡️ On this weeks #LIVEWithHAPPY we’re chatting all about entrepreneurship with two incredible 12-year-old CEOs @telariowatkinsii & @hannahgracebeyoutiful ✨✨✨ ⁣ ⁣ We’ll be talking through their experiences as kid founders and how they’ve made a positive impact on others through entrepreneurship 💚 learn more about our guests and REGISTER for the LIVE (this Wednesday at 2pm EST) at the link in bio 💚 #GenerationHAPPY

It’s #NationalNursesDay & #NationalNursesWeek! ❤️🏥 To share our gratitude for the nurses & health care workers who are working tirelessly to care for those who are sick and keep us safe, some of our friends from all around the country wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU for all you do! ❤️❤️❤️ ⁣ ⁣ share this video with a nurse today to bring them joy! ✨ #GenerationHAPPY

Our NEXT #LIVEwithHAPPY Interview, episode #3, on National Nurses Day is TOMORROW! 💚 we’ll be joined by two incredible young people who have turned their experiences with illness into inspiration for others ✨✨✨⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Our second guest is 8-year-old Jude Anderson, a second grader who has beat cancer 4 times. He was originally diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, the most common form of childhood cancer, when he was 18 months old. He relapsed 3 times and spent months in the hospital for all of his treatments. Jude and his family had to travel all over the United States for treatment, including Tucson, Minneapolis, Seattle and Philadelphia. He received CAR T-cell therapy, a new cancer treatment that engineers a patient’s own cells to fight their cancer - just like how the bad guys hunt down Pac-Man in the video game 👊💥⁣ ⁣ Jude’s favorite memory of his nurses is when his nurse, Kaitlyn, would make special milkshakes for him at any time of the day to get him to eat 💚 Now that Jude has been cancer-free for three and a half years, his favorite things are cats, video games and art. He loves school and misses his teacher, Mrs. LaRussa, and his friends.⁣ ⁣⁣ We can’t wait to learn more about Jude’s journey and how his nurses helped him stay positive and strong tomorrow at 2pm EST! ⚡️⚡️⚡️⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Visit our website at the link below to learn more and register to join this conversation! FYI: Register once and receive notifications for all future LIVE with HAPPY episodes 🙌 #GenerationHAPPY

Our NEXT #LIVEwithHAPPY Interview, episode #3, on National Nurses Day is TOMORROW! 💚we’ll be joined by two incredible young people who have turned their experiences with illness into inspiration for others ✨✨✨⁣ ⁣ Our first guest is 16-year-old Nazhi Forrest (currently living with Sickle Cell Anemia) from Florida 💚💚💚⁣ ⁣ Nazhi will be sharing about how she turned her and her sisters' health challenges into a force for GOOD!⁣ ⁣ @nazhitheebaker, offers her famous organically prepared treats as an alternative to traditionally sugary and carb filled baked goods 🌱Nazhi Forrest has battled Sickle Cell Anemia since birth. Uniquely, she and both her sisters fight the rare affliction. ⁣ ⁣ Nahzi was inspired to find organic alternatives after her older sister suffered a massive stroke in 2014. Nazhi began educating herself about the history of Sickle Cell. She learned about what are called “Trigger Foods” that if eliminated could help people living with Sickle Cell stay healthy 💚⁣ ⁣ We can’t wait to learn more about Nazhi and her journey tomorrow at 2pm EST! ⚡️⚡️⚡️⁣ ⁣ Visit our website at the link below to learn more and register to join this conversation! FYI: Register once and receive notifications for all future LIVE with HAPPY episodes 🙌 #GenerationHAPPY

#LIVEwithHAPPY ⚡️This #InternationalDanceDay (tomorrow!) we're excited to chat with two incredible dancers + entrepreneurs on our LIVE (11am PT/2pm ET — link in bio to register your child or students!). Our second guest is 14yr old @taylor_moxey ✨✨ she's an internationally known entrepreneur, author and philanthropist. At eight-years old, Taylor turned a forty-dollar loan into the growing enterprise: Taylor Moxey, LLC. Taylor’s legacy began with the start-up of her cupcake company: ‘Taylor the Chef’. The success of her cupcake company inspired her to write her best-selling book The Adventures of Taylor the Chef. As she continued to develop her personal brand, Taylor knew she wanted to inspire and motivate others. Her desire to inspire, led her to create a collection of daily mantra cards called ‘Moxivation’, which ultimately led her to launch the ‘Taylor Moxey Foundation’. The ‘Taylor Moxey Foundation’ is her standing commitment to fulfill her mission to ‘inspire the younger generation to become social entrepreneurs while using education to endow and empower.’ As Taylor continues to evolve and live life limitlessly, she hopes to inspire others to do the same!! We can't wait to hear all of her experiences and advice on how to do just that! ⚡️⚡️💕 #GENERATIONHAPPY #taylormoxey

#LIVEwithHAPPY ⚡️This #InternationalDanceDay (tomorrow!) we're excited to chat with two incredible dancers + entrepreneurs on our LIVE (11am PT/2pm ET — link in bio to register your child or students!). Our first guest is @niasioux 💕 an eighteen-year-old actress, singer, and dancer who first became known for her role on the reality TV series #DanceMoms before taking on a role in an off-Broadway show and becoming a series regular on the CBS daytime series The Bold and the Beautiful 🤩🤩🤩 Through her fan base of millions, she shares messages of positivity and empowerment, as well as the stories of people from all walks of life who are making a difference in the world 💕💕💕 She’s also a soon-to-be author, with her book #TodayIDance releasing in June 2020!! We can't wait to hear more about Nia’s journey & how she uses dance + creativity for good! 🦋 #GENERATIONHAPPY #niasioux

HAPPY Monday! ✨ Interrupting your scroll to announce our NEXT #LIVEwithHAPPY on International Dance Day (4/29) w/ Dancers Nia Sioux & Taylor Moxey! 💃🏽💃🏽🌈 For #InternationalDanceDay we're excited to be joined by two incredible young entrepreneurs/dancers/authors, 18-year-old @niasioux, and 14-year-old @taylor_moxey 🌟🌟🌟 We’ll be learning about how they use creative expression to share their passions and experiences with others...and how they inspire their peers to do the same! 💫💫💫💛 link in bio to register for the LIVE! #GENERATIONHAPPY

🌈🌎🌱🌈 #EarthWeek may be coming to an end, but that doesn't mean our care for the planet stops here! Check out this sneak peek at our LIVE w/ HAPPY ”Climate Activism Quick Guide” that you can read and download in full at the link in bio! ✨✨ in this guide we provide key words to know + their definitions, easy tips for helping the planet, a recipe for making your OWN reusable bag out of a t-shirt from @lillys_plastic_pickup, and all of @hannah4change ’s favorite environmental documentaries 💕💕💕 we hope it can be a helpful first step!

On #EarthDay, we had the honor of connecting 70 students from around the world (from Paris to Ohio) with two incredible youth environmental activists. 🌎🦋🌱 ⁣ ⁣ We were joined by international speakers,⁣ 17 year old Hannah Testa, founder of @hannah4change, and 12 year old Lilly Platt, founder of @lillys_plastic_pickup 💚💚💚 In our LIVE, the girls shared their journeys getting started with their activism, and ways that young people can be more compassionate and take care of the planet everyday. Enjoy these highlights from our LIVE w/ HAPPY Session ✨✨✨⁣ ⁣ Watch the FULL interview + grab our “Climate Activism Quick Guide” at the link in bio! 🌎💚

REMINDER: Tomorrow for #EarthDay we're going LIVE with two incredible youth climate activists on #LIVEwithHAPPY 🌎💚 we’ll be learning about their journeys and how we can all be more sustainable and advocate for the plane. Tune in at 11am PT/2pm ET — link in bio to register your child or students! #GENERATIONHAPPY ⚡️⚡️⚡️

#LIVEwithHAPPY ⚡️This #EarthDay we're excited to introduce two incredible youth environmental activists on our LIVE (11am PT/2pm ET — link in bio to register your child or students!). Our second guest is 12-year-old Lilly Platt from the Netherlands! While walking with her grandfather one day, she saw plastic in the streets. After looking up the dangers of plastic, Lilly was sad to find out about the terrible impact that plastic has on animals, she decided it was time to take action herself. That's when, at just the age of 7, she started "Lilly’s Plastic Pickup" 🌎💚✨⁣ ⁣ One of Lilly's goals is to inform the world, including global politicians and policymakers, about the harmful effects of climate change and plastic pollution. She is one of the top 100 influencers, tackling plastic pollution in the world and impressively one of the youngest. She has been awarded a ‘ Lijntje’ award for Outstanding Achievement with Greta Thunberg and Anuna de Weverfor for their environmental work 👏👏👏 Lilly was most recently honored by the President of Egypt at the World Youth Forum, which took place last December! ⁣ ⁣ We can't wait to dive into her story and the ways we can reduce plastic pollution to help clean up our planet! ✨#GenerationHAPPY

#LIVEwithHAPPY ⚡️This #EarthDay we're excited to introduce two incredible youth environmental activists on our LIVE (11am PT/2pm ET — link in bio to register your child or students!). Our first guest is 17-year-old Hannah Testa, founder of @Hannah4Change, an organization dedicated to fighting issues that impact the planet 🌎💚 Since kindergarten, she has utilized her leadership skills to teach and influence others and has truly become a voice for those that do not have a voice, including rhinos, elephants, horses, bears, dolphins, chimps, and orcas.⁣ ⁣ Hannah has received numerous honors and awards, including the Teen Earth Day Hero by CNN, the Young Superhero for Earth Award by Captain Planet, the Action for Nature International Young Eco-Hero Award, and the Gloria Barron Prize, to name a few.⁣ ⁣ Hannah has presented to thousands of adults and children across the world - as well as big businesses and local, state, and international government officials - on plastic pollution and practical ways residents can reduce their plastic footprint 🙌💕⁣ ⁣ We can't wait to dive into her journey and ways we can be more compassionate and take care of the planet everyday! ✨#GenerationHAPPY

💚 We know this global pandemic has shifted what daily life looks like, and it has changed the ways we make an impact as well. That being said, we want to ensure that we can continue our work to inspire and empower youth through wellness education 💚🌟💚⁣ ⁣ Our first step in doing so starts with a new, weekly Livestream series #LIVEwithHAPPY ☀️Through this LIVE interview series, we're bringing together young artists, entrepreneurs, activists, and entertainers from around the globe. They'll be sharing their journies on LIVE to inspire students everywhere to become compassionate leaders who are aware of their potential to make a difference ⚡️⚡️⚡️⁣ ⁣ We're dedicated to providing this series as a tool for parents and teachers alike to help their kids emerge from this crisis with strength, hope, and a vision of all the change they can make in the world! 💕💕💕 link in bio to learn more and register for our FIRST LIVE on #EarthDay 🌎 #GenerationHAPPY

HAPPY #internationalwomensday 🌟💕🌟💕🌟💕 we are so grateful for the womxn who bring so much light, positivity, and healing to the world. Each and every girl has the potential to do the same, no matter their age -- we must nurture that potential! 💚💚💚 ⁣ ⁣ super thrilled to have the support of @nutritionschool today! They're donating $100 per enrollment to our work 🙏💜 learn more over on @nutritionschool stories that our founder @hailethomas is taking over!! 🌟🌟🌟 #IWD #IWD2020 #GenerationHAPPY

Intergenerational learning and empowerment is a beautiful thing!! 🌻🌻🌻 we loved presenting on the power of whole family health journeys and doing a short snack demo with parents and students during Parent Involvement day at Grimes Elementary School in Mount Vernon, #NY. To see so many parents and kids interested in eating healthier and more plant-based makes us incredibly excited and grateful to do the work we do!! 🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱#GenerationHAPPY

First @fruitbliss Sugar Shockers school visit of 2020? ✅🕺we had a blast investigating food labels and making tasty and nourishing Fruity Bliss Bites with 100 2nd-5th Graders at Horizons on the Hudson in #NewburghNY at the end of January 🌟🌟🌟 we’re crazy excited about all of the amazing things to come for a very HAPPY 2020!! 💚✨ #GenerationHAPPY

It's #GivingTuesday and we want to talk about #WhatHealthGives us and the future of humanity....⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ✿ Health gives us energy and vitality ⁣⁣ ✿ Health gives us support in cultivating better mental clarity, health, and creativity ⁣⁣ ✿ Health gives us access to a deeper connection with our bodies⁣⁣ ✿ Health gives us access to a deeper connection with nature and our communities⁣⁣ ✿ Health gives us access to wellbeing and peace of mind⁣⁣ ✿ Health gives us fuel to our potential ⁣⁣ ✿ Health gives us the opportunity to thrive collectively ⁣⁣ ✿ Health give us security, in a way....⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ But what happens when our health isn’t secure or we are born into or become victim to a system that favors health access to some over others (based on racial and financial discrimination)? It becomes harder to cultivate all the things good health supports us in building. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ By supporting black & brown people and others facing food apartheid gain access to wellbeing we create internal & external revolutions: Internal revolutions that help us to thrive and feel our best, and that tell us our health and happiness, self-care, and self-love are the most important things in our lives — and external revolutions that break down systematic barriers to healthy food access...simultaneously bringing injustice to light ✨🌿✊🏽⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ THE BIG QUESTION: HOW CAN YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE? ⁣⁣ —— volunteer, donate to, spread the word about, and join communities/non-profits that are doing tangible work to transform mindsets, attitudes, & accessibility...bringing health justice through racial justice. And if you see a gap that you can fill, collaborate or create your own movement 🙏🏽❤️⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ We‘re ridiculously grateful to receive any support for our work (LINK IN BIO TO DONATE!) to continue to educate & empower the next generation of leaders through plant-based wellness education...⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ We also encourage you to explore these other amazing non-profits that are making big change in communities of color: @harlemgrown @riseandrootfarm @supr.mrkt @greenbronxmachine @studentsrebuild ⁣— aren’t able to make a donation? a quick story share of this post or the work we’re all doing is just as powerful

WE’RE OFF TO ITALY! ✨♥️✈️🇮🇹 thrilled to announce that we’ve partnered with @innervoiceartists for the @youthmundus Global Content & Music Festival -- Nov. 14th-17th 🌟🌟🌟 This is a festival unlike anything we’ve ever seen before. Inspired by the @unitednations #SustainableDevelopmentGoals, the #YouthMundusFestival is where youth culture, social/environmental justice, and music coexist and collaborate...as they should! We’re here for this intersectionality!!! 🕺🕺🕺excited to engage in meaningful conversations and host a workshop on mental health and wellness for young people/activists ☮️💜✨✨ checkout the link in our bio for more info! #GENERATIONHAPPY

Sharing this major #TB as a friendly reminder that ANYTHING is possible with hard work and focused intention 💛✨✨ 6 years ago today, we were JUST getting started with our weekend nutrition classes with our FIRST 50 kids or so at @ywcasouthernaz (forever grateful for their support!)...Figuring out how to create functional programs, the “right” logo, and how to best capture our work (and slap the cutest Instagram filter on it! Pretty sure this is Valencia to the maxxxxx 🙃). Keep on going and you’ll keep on growing 🕺💕 #GENERATIONHAPPY •⁣⁣⁣ •⁣⁣⁣ #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #Wellness #nutrition #kidsnutrition #thehappyorg #healthykids #healthy #vegan #happy #schoolnutrition #education #knowledgeispower #foodispower #vegansofig #entrepreneurship #nonprofit #grpwth #veganeducation #vegannonprofit

HAPPY IN DUBAI!! ☀️🦋🍒🇦🇪 we just returned from an amazing trip to @dubai and we’re feeling so incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to share about the importance of #AlternativeEducation and the work we do here @thehappyorg on the @gitexfuturestars stage 🌟🌟🌟 UAE will always hold a special place in our hearts ♥️ till next time! #GITEX2019 •⁣⁣⁣ •⁣⁣⁣ #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #Wellness #nutrition #kidsnutrition #thehappyorg #healthykids #healthy #vegan #happy #schoolnutrition #school #education #knowledgeispower #foodispower #vegansofig #veganeducation #vegannonprofit #dubai #uae #gitex #gitexfuturestars

🌟 EXCITING NEWS! 🌟 This year we're partnering with @StudentsRebuild on the #HungerChallenge to empower young people to explore issues of hunger in their communities through art. For every piece of recipe artwork submitted, the Bezos Family Foundation will donate $3, up to $700,000, to organizations like ours addressing hunger around the world. Learn how you can participate in the link on our bio! #GenerationHAPPY 🌈💕🕺🍊 •⁣⁣⁣ •⁣⁣⁣ #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #Wellness #nutrition #kidsnutrition #thehappyorg #healthykids #healthy #vegan #happy #schoolnutrition #education #knowledgeispower #foodispower #vegansofig #veganeducation #vegannonprofit

Locking in our school visits for the rest of 2019! 👊💥 We want to know which elementary schools we should include!! Comment below or DM if you'd like us to stop by 🌈💕🍏 #GenerationHAPPY •⁣⁣⁣ •⁣⁣⁣ •⁣⁣⁣ #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #Wellness #nutrition #kidsnutrition #thehappyorg #healthykids #healthy #vegan #happy #schoolnutrition #education #knowledgeispower #foodispower #vegansofig #veganeducation #vegannonprofit

🌟 GEN Z BOARD OF DIRECTORS 🌟 —— introducing 8 incredible young artists/creatives, activists, organizers, influencers, and speakers that make up The NEW HAPPY Org board! ☀️💕 ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ We believe that peer to peer education is the key to empowering and activating the next generation of healthy & happy leaders in the world. And we couldn’t be more excited and proud to have even deeper roots of our non-profit be governed and influenced by members of #GenZ. 🦋⚡️✨⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Head to our bio link to learn more about the incredible humans we’ve got on the board!! 🙌❤️⁣ #GenerationHAPPY⁣⁣⁣ •⁣⁣⁣ •⁣⁣⁣ •⁣⁣⁣ #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #Wellness #nutrition #kidsnutrition #thehappyorg #healthykids #healthy #vegan #happy #schoolnutrition #education #knowledgeispower #foodispower #vegansofig #veganeducation #vegannonprofit #alexseyreyes #amaralegget #andreamanning #hannah4change #niathomas #niasioux #marquelwilliams #victoriapanell

🌈💚 We’re celebrating the first half of our Sugar Shockers Tour with @fruit_bliss with a GIVEAWAY 🌟🌟🌟 ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ THE PRIZES INCLUDE: exclusive HAPPY backpacks, sustainable snack packs, and a YEAR SUPPLY of Fruit Bliss products ✨🍒🍏🍊🍓✨ head to @fruit_bliss to enter the giveaway!!

It’s #backtoschoolszn 📚☀️ don't forget to prioritize your wellbeing this school year! You got this! 💪💕 #GenerationHAPPY ⁣share to remind your friends! 🕺 •⁣ •⁣ •⁣ #selfcare #backtoschool #health #healthyeating #mentalhealth #disconnect #wellness #thehappyorg #vegansofig #vegan #plantbased

⚡️⚡️🍎💚🌈 This past Sunday's #MarchForHealthySchoolFood was such a success!!! We were honored to join the amazing @nychsfa @strongbuzz_ @bpericadams @truehealthinitiative @fan4kids @getbalancednow @hiphopisgreen & so many others to make it all happen and demand healthier food in our New York City schools. Thank you to everyone who supported both on & offline 💚💚💚 hopeful and excited to see some real change come out of our efforts!!! #GenerationHAPPY

helping unicorns soar, one classroom at a time ✨🦄🦋✨ the direct connection between youth wellness education and potential to thrive is undeniable but often overlooked. When we feel better, we do better.⁣ ⁣ If we nurture and nourish the present AND future wellbeing of youth, we unlock the ability to collectively thrive in all that we create & engage in today and tomorrow. Teaching young people about healthy eating isn't just about having them read food labels or eat less processed foods, but helping them to learn how to become leaders, starting with their wellness and lives. And a world full of self-aware and self-respecting people is bound to create insurmountable change. ✨✨✨✨✨✨⁣ ⁣ #GenerationHAPPY #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #empower #nutrition #kidsnutrition #thehappyorg #healthykids #healthy #happy #schoolnutrition #education #knowledgeispower #foodispower #vegansofig #veganeducation #vegannonprofit #wellnessnonprofit #nonprofit

Today is the first of a series on our page called #MoveMakerMonday!! Where we share the impactful work of individuals and organizations around the globe⚡️⚡️ ⁣ ⁣ We are so thrilled to highlight @nychsfa and the amazing work they do to bring scratch-cooked meals, nutrition education, and gardens to every public school in #NYC 💚 ⁣ ⁣ THIS SUNDAY (6/9) they are hosting the FIRST EVER #MarchForHealthySchoolFood in NYC ✊🏽🥦🍎🥑🍒🥬🍉✨✨ with partners including our non-profit, Brooklyn Borough President @bpericadams, @hiphopisgreen, @greenbeetz, @truehealthinitiative, @getbalancednow, and more + parents, students, advocates, nutritionists, and wellness professionals 💚⁣ ⁣ CALLING ALL WELLNESS/EDUCATION NON-PROFITS, educators/schools, students, parents, media, and passionate community members to join us & SHARE about this march!! 🌟 ⁣ ⁣ Head to our stories for more info and the link in our bio to register to join us at the #march! We’ll be kicking things off in downtown BK Cadman Plaza North at 11am & across the #BrooklynBridge for a rally and press conference at 1pm. ⁣ ⁣ #GenerationHAPPY #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #nutrition #kidsnutrition #thehappyorg #activism #education #teachersofig #nonprofit #inspiration #healthykids #healthy #happy #schoolnutrition #foodispower #vegansofig #veganeducation #vegannonprofit #wellnessnonprofit #wellness

HAPPY JUNE! 🌼✨⁣ ⁣ The Fruity Bliss Bites we’ve been making on our NY Sugar Shockers Tour with @fruit_bliss have been such a big hit with kids and teachers alike, so we thought we’d share as a little almost-summer gift to you! Here’s the recipe:⁣ ⁣ FRUITY BLISS BITES 🍑☀️:⁣ ⁣ Ingredients: Serves 1 ⁣ ⁣ 2 tablespoons coarsely ground rolled oats⁣ 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed⁣ 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon ⁣ 1 teaspoon maple syrup ⁣ 1 tablespoon sunflower seed butter or nut butter of your choice⁣ ⁣ Add ins: ⁣ 1-2 tablespoons diced @fruit_bliss rehydrated fruit(s) of your choice⁣ 1-2 teaspoons seeds of your choice (i.e. hemp seeds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds)⁣ ⁣ How-To: ⁣ ⁣ Combine all ingredients in a small bowl with a spoon. Once everything is relatively combined, use your hands to form into bites/balls/squares or any shape you’d like! Enjoy :) ⁣ ⁣ HEALTH BENEFITS: (basic recipe) ⁣ ⁣ 4g fiber ⭐️ 7g protein — vitamins: A, E, Calcium, Copper, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc ⭐️⁣ ⁣ #GenerationHAPPY #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #nutrition #kidsnutrition #thehappyorg #healthykids #healthy #happy #schoolnutrition #education #foodispower #vegansofig #veganeducation #vegannonprofit #wellnessnonprofit #nonprofit #recipe #snack #healthyrecipe #kidsrecipe

Third stop on our #HAPPYxFruitBliss NY Sugar Shockers Tour with 300 4th & 5th graders at PS10 in #Brooklyn was so much fun!! 🌈🥰❤️ loved seeing these students enjoy learning about how to investigate food labels & making their own 5 ingredient Fruity Bliss Bites using @fruit_bliss rehydrated fruit 🍒💥 Thank you to our sponsor @fruit_bliss for making this tour possible 💜💜💜 grateful to have new friends in BK! •⁣ •⁣ •⁣ #GenerationHAPPY #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #sponsored #HAPPYtour #nutrition #kidsnutrition #thehappyorg #healthykids #healthy #harlem #happy #schoolnutrition #education #knowledgeispower #foodispower #vegansofig #veganeducation #vegannonprofit #wellnessnonprofit

FUND GOOD FRIDAY FEELS 💜🌈🥑🌼😊 grateful for the people who uplift us (volunteers, educators, and sponsors alike 💜) and help us continue to create educational wellness experiences that are fun, unique, and special for young people all over the world 💫💫 if you’d like to donate any amount of dough to support our work..head to our stories! 🌟💚⁣ ⁣ #GenerationHAPPY⁣ #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #sponsored #HAPPYtour #nutrition #kidsnutrition #thehappyorg #healthykids #healthy #harlem #happy #schoolnutrition #education #knowledgeispower #foodispower #vegansofig #veganeducation #vegannonprofit #wellnessnonprofit #nonprofit #501c3 #donate

got these sweet letters from some of our HAPPY students who have participated in our NY Sugar Shockers tour w/ @fruit_bliss this month 💚💚💚 this impact is why we do what we do! 🌈 #GenerationHAPPY 🌟 graphics by @luisamleal 🥰 ⁣ ⁣ #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #sponsored #HAPPYtour #nutrition #kidsnutrition #thehappyorg #healthykids #healthy #harlem #happy #schoolnutrition #education #knowledgeispower #foodispower #vegansofig #veganeducation #vegannonprofit #wellnessnonprofit

when you combine educational moments with the opportunity for self directed leadership, a different kind of HAPPY is unlocked 🥰🔑🚀 learning how to take care of our bodies should be one of the first ways youth are introduced to the responsibility, value, flexibility, and sacredness that their lives + bodies hold. 💚💚💚💚 #GenerationHAPPY #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #sponsored #HAPPYtour #nutrition #kidsnutrition #thehappyorg #healthykids #healthy #harlem #happy #schoolnutrition #education #knowledgeispower #foodispower #vegansofig #veganeducation #vegannonprofit #wellnessnonprofit

Second stop on our #HAPPYxFruitBliss NY Sugar Shockers Tour brought us so much joy!! 🌈🥰❤️ the energy of these 85 3rd & 4th graders was vibrant & contagious 🌞🌞🌞 we investigated food labels, looked into artificial vs. natural sugars, and danced, sang, and smiled while making Fruity Bliss Bites using @fruit_bliss rehydrated fruit + simple & clean ingredients 🙌🏽🌱 Thank you to our sponsor @fruit_bliss for making this tour possible 💜💜💜 always wonderful seeing our friends at Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School in Harlem, #NY⁣ •⁣ •⁣ •⁣ #GenerationHAPPY #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #sponsored #HAPPYtour #nutrition #kidsnutrition #thehappyorg #healthykids #healthy #harlem #happy #schoolnutrition #education #knowledgeispower #foodispower #vegansofig #veganeducation #vegannonprofit #wellnessnonprofit

get ready #harlem!! we’re coming for you bright and early tomorrow morning for our second stop on the #HAPPYxFruitBliss New York Sugar Shockers School Tour 🚀🚀🥳💫 ready to make memories and an impact 🙌🏽 #GenerationHAPPY #thehappyorg #fruitbliss #wellness #healthykids #nonprofit #foodispower #knowledgeispower

MOOD: FRUIT BLISS HAPPINESS 💜🌈😊🌟🍑 #HAPPYxFruitBliss #GenerationHAPPY #FruitBliss #thehappyorg

First stop on our #HAPPYxFruitBliss NY Sugar Shockers Tour was a success!! 🥳💚🍒 we loved teaching over 115 third graders about investigating food labels, artificial vs. natural sugars, and how to get creative and fruity with homemade, nourishing snacks 😋 Thank you to our spring tour sponsor @fruit_bliss for making this possible 💜💜💜 we love our new friends at Ridgeway Elementary School in White Plains, #NY #GenerationHAPPY #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #sponsored #HAPPYtour #nutrition #kidsnutrition #thehappyorg #healthykids #healthy #happy #suethecompanies (inside joke to all our story viewers 🤣)

ONE DAY TILL TOUR 😝🤙 we’re so excited to start our @fruit_bliss #NewYork Sugar Shockers School Tour tomorrow!! Can’t wait to have some food fun with 100+ students 🍒🍉🥝🍓🥑🍎🍐💫 be sure to stay tuned to our stories for BTS 🥳 #GenerationHAPPY #HAPPYxFruitBliss #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #nutrition #nutritioneducation

💗🌈🍒 without #mom, we (legally, literally) wouldn’t exist!! happy #MothersDay to our COO/co-founder @itsmysoulshine 🥰 thank you so much for bringing your good vibes, brilliant ideas, and so much love to HAPPY. We couldn’t be here without you! & Happy Mother’s Day to ALL the boss moms who unconditionally believe in and support their children in pursuing their dreams 💫💫✨ #GenerationHAPPY

Dried fruit never looked so cute 🥺💜 here’s a super simple and customizable recipe for these Fruity Bliss Bars using @fruit_bliss sun-sweetened fruit! Enjoy! 🤸🏽‍♀️ thanks for celebrating with us today! ⁣ ⁣ ———-⁣ R E C I P E:⁣ ———-⁣ 1/2 cup tahini⁣ 1/2 cup sunflower seed butter⁣ 1/2 cup maple syrup ⁣ 2 1/2 cups oats⁣ 1/2 cup diced apricot⁣ 1/2 cup tart cherries⁣ 1 tsp cinnamon⁣ 1 tbsp flaxseed ⁣ 1/2 cup coconut flakes⁣ 1/4 cup sesame seeds ⁣ 1/4 cup almond slices⁣ ⁣ Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside. In a small pan add tahini, sunflower seed butter, and maple syrup. Combine and melt on medium heat. ⁣ ⁣ Once seed butter is melted, pour into a medium/large bowl. Add all other ingredients and mix well until fully incorporated.⁣ ⁣ Transfer this granola mixture into the lined pan and evenly pressing into place. Refrigerate for an hour or freeze for 30 mins before cutting into bars. Enjoy! 💜 #recipe #snack #healthyrecipe #veganrecipe #GenerationHappy #HAPPYxFruitBliss #GenerationHAPPY #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #thehappyorg #fruitbliss #healthykids #vegansofig #plantpowered #wellnessnonprofit #genz #vegannonprofit

Sharing our celebratory mood w/ you all with another special GIVEAWAY!! Secure the sun-sweetened bag 😏💰❤️✨🍒☀️🍒⁣ by entering to win an assortment of our favorite @fruit_bliss non-gmo, organic, and gluten-free rehydrated fruit! With just 2 ingredients (fruit + water) @fruit_bliss rehydrated fruit is always a go-to ingredient for creating pure & simple snacks at home or the perfect solo-snack! Whatever way you choose to do it, we approve 😝 ⁣ ⁣ ____⁣ HOW TO ENTER:⁣ ✦ Like this photo :))⁣ ✦ FOLLOW @thehappyorg & @fruit_bliss 💫⁣ ✦ Comment your favorite fruit! 🍇🍒🍊🍌🍐✨⁣ ✦ Tag multiple friends for multiple entries! 🤠 🤠 🤠🍉⁣ Giveaway ends next Monday, the 13th at 8am EST :) Open to USA only.⁣ #GenerationHappy #HAPPYxFruitBliss #GenerationHAPPY #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #Giveaway⁣ ⁣ #SchoolTour #SugarShockers #thehappyorg #fruitbliss #collab #sponsor #healthykids #vegansofig #plantpowered #wellnessnonprofit #genz #vegannonprofit

#TGIF, cause we’ve got a BIG announcement!! 🥳 We are filled to the brim with bliss to share that @fruit_bliss is partnering with us to sponsor our 8 school New York Sugar Shockers Tour this spring! 💚🌈🍒🥝🥭🍑🍏✨ We’re bringing nutrition education & sun-sweetened treats to hundreds of kids this month, helping them see the power of food as fuel and the key to unlocking their super powers — we couldn’t be happier about it. 🥰 Thank you @fruit_bliss for being an awesome company with purpose and for supporting us! ❤️ If you’d like to learn more about this HAPPY x Fruit Bliss partnership + ways to volunteer during our tour and beyond head to the link in bio! #GenerationHappy #HAPPYxFruitBliss #GenerationHAPPY #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations ⁣ ⁣ #SchoolTour #SugarShockers #thehappyorg #fruitbliss #collab #sponsor #healthykids #vegansofig #plantpowered #wellnessnonprofit #genz #vegannonprofit ⁣

the #happy way is never one size fits all ✨☀️✨ we know that everyone prefers to learn and experience in different ways. that’s why we work to create meaningful, personal, fun, and flexible learning & personal growth experiences for the youth we serve. ⁣ ⁣ we’re never not excited about our by gen z for gen z designed school tours, summer camps, and online academy (coming soon) — all built to be approachable, interactive, and customizable ☀️💛☀️ #GenerationHAPPY #education #wellnessnonprofit #holistic #holisticeducation #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations

our “3 keys to HAPPY” foundation inspires and informs everything that we do. we’re dedicated to creating/providing interactive learning experiences that build & nurture: 🔑 1 : physical health (food/fitness) 🔑 2: mental health (self-care/mindset) 🔑 3: soul development (character & purpose + compassion & relationships) wellness is multidimensional and interconnected to so many areas of our lives. Ignoring this interconnectivity holds us back from deeper growth and deeper learning. Our goal is to bridge the gaps & provide holistic 360° wellness education to #genz globally! 🌍⚡️💜 ⁣ #GenerationHAPPY #vegannonprofit #wellnessnonprofit #community #activism #nonprofit #thehappyorg #mentalhealth #soulschool

the challenge 😳: ⁣ ⁣ global dis-ease — resulting in millions of young people suffering from preventable health ailments. All stemming from unhealthy lifestyles, lack of mental health care, negative societal influences, muddled self identity, and habits + mindsets⁣ that prohibit wellness.⁣ ⁣ our solution 😌:⁣ ⁣ unlocking and activating the inherent super powers of young people through interactive & fun peer to peer learning experiences deeply-rooted in holistic wellness and empowerment. Creating safe spaces to dive deep into our 3 Keys to HAPPY 🔑☀️⁣ ⁣ #GenerationHAPPY #vegannonprofit #wellnessnonprofit #community #activism #nonprofit #thehappyorg

don’t mind us...just over here dropping beets & our new mission + commitment 🤠 “to redefine youth education & empowerment through wellness — helping to unlock, activate, and fuel the inherent superpowers of the next generation” ⚡️❤️🌈 #GenerationHAPPY #thehappyorg #nonprofit #genz #plantpowered #vegannonprofit #wellnessnonprofit #healthykids

GIVEAWAY!!! ❤️⚡️As you know, over here @thehappyorg we’re making MAJOR MOVES, and we are so excited to make progress and crush our goals this year. We want to support one lucky winner in making & tracking meaningful moves everyday by giving away this @fitbit Versa Watch ☀️⌚️☀️ (valued at $160)! It can track up to 4 days of physical activity, sleep, heart rate, notifications & more 💁‍♀️⁣ ____⁣ HOW TO ENTER:⁣ ✦ Like this photo :))⁣ ✦ FOLLOW @thehappyorg⁣ ✦ Comment your favorite way to get moving! 🏄‍♀️⛹️‍♀️🏋️‍♂️🤸‍♂️🤾‍♀️🏊‍♀️✨⁣ ✦ Tag multiple friends for multiple entries! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️⁣ Giveaway ends next Monday, the 13th at 8am EST :) Open to USA only.⁣ #GenerationHAPPY #Giveaway #fitbit #fitness #wellness #healthy

Meet the new & improved @thehappyorg!!! We’ve gone through a lil glow up + expanded our mission beyond the kitchen. we couldn’t be happier and more excited about becoming an even more intersectional and purposeful organization. Stay tuned to our page today and tomorrow for more posts sharing what we’re up to & all about 2019 & beyond, PLUS how you can get involved 🎉🎉💜 #GenerationHAPPY #ThereMayBeAGiveawayComingNext 🤫 #community #nonprofit #thehappyorg 🎨 rebrand/graphic design by @luisamleal ✨

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We’re so honored and grateful to have our work to empower young people to fuel their bodies and potential with nourishing foods highlighted and uplifted as a member of @nikenyc @nike’s Future Varsity program ❤️❤️❤️ head to www.nike.com/UntilWeAllWin to learn more ⚡️⚡️✊🏽 repost • @amandlasponsored Hey y’all, I partnered with Nike for their Youth Accelerator Program which identifies black youth leaders doing wonderful work in their communities and fosters the fullest manifestation of their ideas by providing resources and workshops. I️ had the chance to go out to Atlanta and participate - unfortunately I️ didn’t have the pleasure of meeting the brilliant @hailethomas in the flesh bc she was snowed in - but I am feeling so filled up by the incredible things Haile and the rest of these leaders are doing. Her organization @thehappyorg is genius - not often within our community do we place enough emphasis on nutrition and health and sometimes it can be daunting to find those resources. Girl, u a powerhouse! big thanks to @nike for bringing me out, it was a really special room to be in. You can nominate an up and coming youth leader in your community by clicking the link in my bio ♥️ #untilweallwin

Celebrating 6 years of HAPPY with some throwback photos from our very first year💫💛🎉 we are so grateful for all of the amazing experiences we’ve had over the years & the incredible people/companies/and organizations that have supported our journey and mission to empower healthier generations 🌱✨ and to all of the incredible youth we’ve had the honor of connecting with over the years, thank you for being shining lights in the world and our daily motivation to continue to do what we do. Youth are changing the world. Watch us ✊❤️

Today is #WorldFoodDay!! 🎉🍑🌈🌿🥑🍌🍒🍊🎉 We are excited and honored to be joining forces with @una.usa for such a special day celebrating food and working towards #ZeroHunger 🙌🏽💕 you can join us in making a difference today by heading over to @una.usa to see @hilarycorna’s takeover and some suggestions on action items you can participate in — like donating $10 to our non-profit & getting an ebook on food waste in exchange! 🌿❤️🙏🏽

Celebrating today with groups of beautiful 8-12 year old girls at the annual Institute of Black Invention & Technology STEM & Health Summit!! ❤️ Happy International #DayOfTheGirl to all the brave, beautiful, smart passionate, and inspiring girls of the world 💕 We are so proud that we are founded and lead by a smart, passionate, and purposeful girl @hailethomas who fiercely believes that’s girls voices matter no matter what age, and works to empower girls to take care of their physical, mental, and emotional health in order to fuel and fulfill their greatest potential. #thehappyorg #empoweringhealthiergenerations #internationaldayofthegirl

#Repost @hailethomas with @get_repost ・・・ What I love about our instafam: we care about the world 🌎💕 Whether it’s how what we eat impacts people, the planet, and animals — or how we can make waves with our voices on social or out in our communities. 💕 I love knowing that my game changing, loving and caring people are here on this platform 🙏🏽💛 This is why I’m so excited to share about something really cool that me & my non-profit @thehappyorg get to be a part of this month ☺️ We are partnering with @una.usa and fellow @nutritionschool grad / lady boss @hilarycorna to celebrate #WorldFoodDay on Oct. 16th 🌱🌱🌱 now thru the 16th you can join us to take action & make a difference on World Food Day in support of the UN’s #ZeroHunger sustainable goal and the work my non-profit @thehappyorg does to educate and empower my generation and younger to see food as fuel for their bodies and potential ✊🏽⚡️🌿💛 Get Involved!: 👩🏾‍🌾🌱🌎💕🍒🌈👼🏽🥑 1: Join our really dope 10 membership @instacart giveaway going on over @hilarycorna’s most recent post 🍏 — 2: Head to the link in my bio to checkout @una.usa’s toolkit with helpful information on how to make an impact this year on World Food Day 🙌🏽 — 3: Donate $10 to @thehappyorg (thru the link in my bio) & get a FREE ebook on #foodwaste as a thank you gift for your support 💕💕🌱 • Love and appreciate y’all so much ❤️ anything you can do to support and amplify this message is so very appreciated!!!!

Incredibly proud of our teen founder/CEO 🙌🏽 Swipe to see some of her responses (quoted by attendees) to the question about her perspective and any possible solutions around food waste, educating kids, & racism/food system. @foodtank Summit with @questlove it was fantastic. #foodtank #foodtanksummit2018 #empoweringhealthiergenerations #inspiringgenz #inspiringfutureleaders #girlpower #speakingtruthtopower #genzleaders #genzleadership #thehappyorg #blackgirlmagic

@hailethomas sharing about our work with 20,000 youth at #wedayun2018 #inspiringhealthiergenerations

Our founder/ceo @hailethomas is here in Nashville, TN to speak with 700 school cafeteria workers and 100 managers for the Metro Nashville Public Schools Nutrition Services Team. Today’s talk is all about encouraging and empowering the staff to take care of themselves first so they can in return help take care of and inspire the students they serve to also embrace healthy lifestyle and #plantpowered food choices. #inspiringhealthiergenerations #thehappyorg #vegansofig #hailethomas

Representing and sharing about the work we do at the Seeds & Chips Food Innovation Summit in Italy! So amazing. Thank you @hailethomas #inspiring #enpowerment #girlpower #genz #representingkids #healthactivist

Shout out to @gerardadams @futurefownders @chefeliott and our very own @hailethomas with gratitude for a spectacular night in NYC! The venue, the stunning dinner table, the meal, and company were just all simply beautiful. We are so grateful to have participated in the Breaking Bread Dinner Series! ❤️

We are just so proud!! Love you @hailethomas ❤️❤️👏🏽👏🏽❤️❤️ #thehappyorg See the full video on @nowthisfood Facebook page.

So proud of @hailethomas representing us and the #plantbasedmovement #vegansofig so beautifully on the @harryconnickjr Show today. ❤️ We appreciate all that she does to #empowerkids and families to #plantpowerup Check out Haile’s full segment at the link in our bio. 🍉🍒🥑🥦🍇🥕🍊🥝 @forksoverknives @livekindlyco @peta @peta2 @thrivemags @petakids #vegan #vegancommunity

Congratulations to our Founder/CEO @hailethomas one of @cnnheroes #YoungWonder for 2017. We are so very proud of you! 🎉👏🏽 #inspiringhealthiergenerations #thehappyorg

Congratulations to our fearless, passionate, and dedicated founder/CEO @hailethomas for this incredible recognition of your work. We are so very proud! Learn more about this feature and watch on @cnn this Friday 12/15/17. Link in bio. #thehappyorg #hailethomas #empoweringyouth #empoweringhealthiergenerations

✨Reason 28 of 28✨Because happy, healthy children make happy, healthy communities, and healthy future generations. So let’s not raise children who will have to recover from the unhealthy choices of their childhood. Please support our efforts to empower children to make healthy choices. Visit our website (link in bio) to make a donation #GivingTuesday #HappyGivingTuesday #HelpKidsThrive #KidsDeserveGoodHealth #PlantPowerUp #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #TheHAPYOrg #givingback #communitysupport #fundraising #giveback #vegansofig #vegans #peta #peta2

✨Reason 27 of 28✨Because you are never too young to inspire and make a difference. Here is our teen Co-founder/CEO @hailethomas at 12 years old, ready to share her Strawberry Kale Salad with high school students in Tucson, Arizona! 🌱#GivingTuesday tomorrow and @thehappyorg is taking part. Please visit our website to learn even more about our work and support us on #GivingTuesday #HappyGivingTuesday #HelpKidsThrive #KidsDeserveGoodHealth #PlantPowerUp #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #TheHAPYOrg #givingback #communitysupport #fundraising #giveback #vegansofig #vegans #peta #peta2

✨Reason 26 of 28✨Because when kids have a role in shopping for, prepping, and cooking a new ingredient, they are more likely to actually try and enjoy it! - We LOVE introducing new and nutritious foods! 🌱#GivingTuesday is right around the corner and @thehappyorg is taking part. Visit our website to learn even more about our work and support us on #GivingTuesday #HappyGivingTuesday #HelpKidsThrive #KidsDeserveGoodHealth #PlantPowerUp #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #TheHAPYOrg #givingback #communitysupport #fundraising #giveback #vegansofig #vegans #peta #peta2

✨Reason 25 of 28✨Because it's important to not only focus on increasing students' knowledge about what good nutrition means and looks like, but to also place emphasis and importance on influencing students' motivation, attitudes, and eating behaviors 🌱#GivingTuesday is right around the corner and @thehappyorg is taking part. Visit our website to learn even more about our work and support us on #GivingTuesday #HappyGivingTuesday #HelpKidsThrive #KidsDeserveGoodHealth #PlantPowerUp #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #TheHAPYOrg #givingback #communitysupport #fundraising #giveback #vegansofig #vegans #peta #peta2

✨Reason 24 of 28✨Because children represent the future of the world’s state, and teaching them to have compassion and empathy for animals while enjoying a delicious & nutritious plant-based lifestyle, is vital for preventing cruelty to animals as well as in raising them to respect and treat those who are different from them with kindness. 🌱#GivingTuesday is right around the corner and @thehappyorg is taking part. Visit our website to learn even more about our work and support us on #GivingTuesday #HappyGivingTuesday #HelpKidsThrive #KidsDeserveGoodHealth #PlantPowerUp #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #TheHAPYOrg #givingback #communitysupport #fundraising #giveback #vegansofig #peta #peta2

✨Reason 23 of 28✨Because kids enjoy helping prepare meals, and cooking provides them with practical experience with many essential skills such as reading, following directions, knife skills, and measuring. Also, getting involved in cooking helps kids develop fine motor skills, eye hand coordination, and early concepts of math and science. 🌱#GivingTuesday is right around the corner and @thehappyorg is taking part. Visit our website or to learn even more about our work and support us on #GivingTuesday #HappyGivingTuesday #HelpKidsThrive #KidsDeserveGoodHealth #PlantPowerUp #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #TheHAPYOrg #givingback #communitysupport #fundraising #giveback #vegansofig #peta #peta2

✨Reason 22 of 28✨Because the United States prioritizes processed and large amounts of animal-based foods as being a large part of American lifestyle and tradition. And this is causing lots of problems for people, our planet, and of course animals. So we teach about the incredible benefits of enjoying a whole foods, plant-based, unprocessed lifestyle and absolutely still get ALL the nutrients we need to THRIVE.🌱#GivingTuesday is right around the corner and @thehappyorg is taking part. Visit our website to learn even more about our work and support us on #GivingTuesday #HappyGivingTuesday #HelpKidsThrive #KidsDeserveGoodHealth #PlantPowerUp #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #TheHAPYOrg #givingback #hailethomas #communitysupport #fundraising #vegansofig #veganism #veganpower #giveback #peta #peta2

✨Reason 21 of 28✨Because learning to love & eat more veggies helps kids: – increase attentiveness – release toxins – protect themselves against high cholesterol and heart disease – stabilize blood sugar – alkalize blood – balance taste buds – restore gut flora – grow & develop - healthfully fuel their futures! 🌱#GivingTuesday is right around the corner and @thehappyorg is taking part. Visit our website or to learn even more about our work and support us on #GivingTuesday #HappyGivingTuesday #HelpKidsThrive #KidsDeserveGoodHealth #PlantPowerUp #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #TheHAPYOrg #givingback #communitysupport #fundraising #giveback

✨Reason 20 of 28✨Because children tend to skip less healthy prepared or processed snack foods as they prepare their own food more. Teaching cooking to youth is an opportunity to teach nutrition education & encourage planning meals and making smarter food choices. This process aids children in acceptance of responsibility & taking their health into their hands! This way future generations have the chance to thrive! 🌱#GivingTuesday is right around the corner and @thehappyorg is taking part. Visit our website to learn even more about our work and support us on #GivingTuesday #HappyGivingTuesday #HelpKidsThrive #KidsDeserveGoodHealth #PlantPowerUp #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #TheHAPYOrg #givingback #communitysupport #fundraising #giveback

✨Reason 19 of 28✨Because we believe in educating kids about the real dangers associated with a poor diet and malnutrition. We don’t avoid it – or sugar coat it, we dive in empowering kids to be informed about the choices they make, and to encourage their caregivers to make. Kids not knowing isn’t helping anyone!🌱#GivingTuesday is right around the corner and @thehappyorg is taking part. Visit our website (link in bio) to learn even more about our work and support us on #GivingTuesday #HappyGivingTuesday #HelpKidsThrive #KidsDeserveGoodHealth #PlantPowerUp #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #TheHAPYOrg #givingback #communitysupport #fundraising #giveback

✨Reason 18 of 28✨Because kids are naturally curious and teaching them about nutrition is especially important, as they establish food patterns that carry into adulthood. So teaching them the benefits of eating lots of fruits and vegetable help promote healthy eating from a young age.🌱 #GivingTuesday is right around the corner and @thehappyorg is taking part. Visit our website (link in bio) to learn even more about our work and support us on #GivingTuesday #HappyGivingTuesday #HelpKidsThrive #KidsDeserveGoodHealth #PlantPowerUp #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #TheHAPYOrg #givingback #communitysupport #fundraising #giveback

✨Reason 17 of 28✨Because we believe that a lack of education about the power of food to heal or harm is dangerous! So, our teen founder @hailethomas was empowered to stand up and do something beyond herself to better the world. She demonstrates that sometimes one decision, one passion, or one crazy idea is all that it takes!🌱 #GivingTuesday is right around the corner and @thehappyorg is taking part. Visit our website (link in bio) to learn even more about our work and support us on #GivingTuesday #HappyGivingTuesday #HelpKidsThrive #KidsDeserveGoodHealth #PlantPowerUp #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #TheHAPYOrg #givingback #communitysupport #fundraising #giveback

✨Reason 16 of 28✨ Because there is no better way to change the world than to empower its future leaders! So HAPPY exists to provide empowerment! And, we operate on the inspiration that informed kids can do big things and become health advocates for themselves, their family and friends!. 🌱 #GivingTuesday is right around the corner and @thehappyorg is taking part. Visit our website (link in bio) to learn even more about our work and support us on #GivingTuesday #HappyGivingTuesday #HelpKidsThrive #KidsDeserveGoodHealth #PlantPowerUp #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #TheHAPYOrg #givingback #communitysupport #fundraising #giveback

✨Reason 15 of 28✨ Because reports to the U. S. Department of Agriculture show that only 2 percent of school-age children meet the USDA’s serving recommendations for all five major food groups. Just over half eat less than one serving of fruit a day. Nearly 30 percent eat less than one serving a day of vegetables that are not fried. 🌱 #GivingTuesday is right around the corner and @thehappyorg is taking part. Visit our website (link in bio) to learn even more about our work and support us on #GivingTuesday #HappyGivingTuesday #HelpKidsThrive #KidsDeserveGoodHealth #PlantPowerUp #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #TheHAPYOrg #givingback #communitysupport #fundraising #giveback

✨Reason 14 of 28✨ Because when kids cook a new food themselves, they are more likely to eat it -- or at least try it. They may not eat all of it. They may not eat any of it the first time you make it together. But over time, they will get comfortable with it, and eventually, they will try it.🌱 #GivingTuesday is right around the corner and @thehappyorg is taking part. Visit our website (link in bio) to learn even more about our work and support us on #GivingTuesday #HappyGivingTuesday #HelpKidsThrive #KidsDeserveGoodHealth #PlantPowerUp #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #TheHAPYOrg #givingback #communitysupport #fundraising #giveback

✨Reason 12 of 28✨ Because 1 in 3 Americans suffer from high blood pressure, meaning they're at a higher risk for heart disease and stroke - two leading causes of death in the US. And to help with that we promote and teach kids all about the benefits of enjoying more fruits and vegetables!.🌱 #GivingTuesday is right around the corner and @thehappyorg is taking part. Visit our website (link in bio) to learn even more about our work and support us on #GivingTuesday #HappyGivingTuesday #HelpKidsThrive #KidsDeserveGoodHealth #PlantPowerUp #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #TheHAPPYOrg #givingback #communitysupport #fundraising #giveback

✨Reason 12 of 28✨ Because kids are more open to trying new foods and flavors when they've been exposed to more than just chicken nuggets, pizza, and grilled cheese sandwiches. Kids deserve to be exposed to the wonderful variety of delicious & nutritious fruits and vegetables.🌱 #GivingTuesday is right around the corner and @thehappyorg is taking part. Visit our website (link in bio) to learn even more about our work and support us on #GivingTuesday #HappyGivingTuesday #HelpKidsThrive #KidsDeserveGoodHealth #PlantPowerUp #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #TheHAPPYOrg #givingback #communitysupport #fundraising #giveback

✨Reason 11 of 28✨ Because we know first-hand the POWER of youth to engage, motivate, and inspire healthier generations around the world! We are so proud of our 4 year history directly engaging over 9000 youth here in the US and internationally 🌱 #GivingTuesday is right around the corner and @thehappyorg is taking part. Visit our website (link in bio) to learn even more about our work and support us on #GivingTuesday #HappyGivingTuesday #HelpKidsThrive #KidsDeserveGoodHealth #PlantPowerUp #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #TheHAPPYOrg #givingback #communitysupport #fundraising #giveback

✨Reason 10 of 28✨ Because our programs positively influence the way that children view food choices and eating habits. We inspire them to reach for fruits and vegetables and non-processed foods, and help shape their perspective of health and wellness for the rest of their lives. 🌱 Visit our website: Link in Bio - to learn even more about our work, and support us on #GivingTuesday #HappyGivingTuesday #HelpKidsThrive #KidsDeserveGoodHealth #PlantPowerUp #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #TheHAPPYOrg

✨Reason 9 of 28✨ Because access to good food and opportunities for nutrition education are critical to children’s overall health. 🌱Good food (food that is healthy, sustainable and affordable) is also a driver for academic success for children and economic opportunity for families and communities. 🌱 Visit our website: Link in Bio - to learn more about our work, and support us on #GivingTuesday #HappyGivingTuesday #HelpKidsThrive #KidsDeserveGoodHealth #PlantPowerUp #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #TheHAPPYOrg

✨Reason 8 of 28✨ Because learning to cook and cooking at home eliminates the guesswork about what’s actually in our food. It also eliminates the chance that what we eat will contain an allergen or ingredients that could make us sick. Education is key! 🌱 Visit our website: Link in Bio - to learn more about our work, and support us on #GivingTuesday #HappyGivingTuesday #HelpKidsThrive #KidsDeserveGoodHealth #PlantPowerUp #EmpoweringHealthierGenerations #TheHAPPYOrg