Our third Powered by Plants class brought the community together for practical nutrition education with Registered Dietitian Rhyan Geiger and a delicious plant-based meal from Bereisheet 129.

Bereisheet 129 specializes in vegan plant-based cuisine and catering, creating flavorful, nourishing meals designed to make plant-based living more accessible for individuals and families.

Through approachable education and flavorful food, we continue showing that plant-based eating can be nutritious, satisfying, and realistic for everyday life.

🌿 Growing health from the ground up.

At Better Piggies Rescue, every animal has a name, a story and a second chance. This video is a window into that love, filmed by Thrive and Rooted to reflect one of our core values: compassion. We believe in treating all living beings with kindness and respect, and our commitment to plant based education is rooted in the understanding that compassion for animals enriches our well being, the planet and the communities we serve.

Fun fact: Pigs are more intelligent than most dogs. They solve puzzles, remember faces and form deep emotional bonds. When we understand who they are, tenderness comes naturally.

Watch, breathe it in and let these rescued souls stir something gentle inside you. They are worth protecting, and together we can make room for them to thrive.

Our second Powered by Plants class at Desert West Community Center brought the community together for plant-based nutrition education, a live cooking demonstration with Loving Hut owner Linh La, and guidance from Registered Dietitian Rhyan Geiger.

Through food, education, and shared experiences, we are helping make healthier living feel practical, approachable, and possible.

🌿 Growing health from the ground up.

Our second Powered by Plants class at Desert West Community Center brought nutrition education, hands-on learning, and delicious plant-based food together in one space. 🌱

Registered Dietitian Rhyan Geiger guided participants through practical ways to make plant-based eating approachable, balanced, and realistic for everyday life.

Linh La, owner and operator of multiple Loving Hut vegan restaurant locations across the Phoenix metropolitan area, joined us for a live cooking demonstration and shared a plant-based meal with the community, showing just how flavorful and satisfying plant-based food can be.

Powered by Plants is about more than nutrition education. It is about giving families the knowledge, confidence, and experiences they need to make healthier choices in ways that feel accessible and sustainable.

🌿 Growing health from the ground up.

Thrive & Rooted joined Desert West Community Center to help bring their new community garden to life. 🌱

This garden represents more than a place to grow food. It creates access to fresh produce, hands-on learning, stronger community connections, and new opportunities for families to build healthier habits together.

We were proud to help prepare the space and support a project that can continue serving the community long after planting day.

This is Thrive & Rooted in action: creating practical pathways to healthier communities, one seed at a time.

🌿 Growing health from the ground up.