Givens Philanthropy recently stepped in to support residents at Givens Gerber Park in south Asheville and Givens Great Laurels in Waynesville, who have been experiencing uncertainty with their SNAP benefits – the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that helps low-income individuals and families afford groceries. Through the Resident Assistance Ministry Fund, Givens Philanthropy provided Publix gift …
As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, our CEO Kevin Schwab and Jessie Bosshard, Executive Director of Givens Home First, reflect on community, gratitude and provide information about how we help provide senior support during the holidays. Thank you for being part of Givens Communities. We wish you and your loved ones a warm and joyful …
Givens Communities announces the launch of the Givens Longevity and Brain Health Program, a major new initiative designed to advance whole-person wellness. Leading this important effort across all Givens Communities will be Taryn Tindall, who joins us as the director of this new program. Together, this program and role represent Givens’ step toward becoming a …
Givens Life Ministries, the outreach division of Givens Communities, has new leadership. Joey Abel, an Independent Living Social Work Navigator at Givens Highland Farms, will take on the role. Givens Communities is a nationally senior living residence and services nonprofit. Givens Life Ministries serves the region’s vulnerable and at-risk populations with health and wellness programs, …
On September 26, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded $11 million to Givens Communities for its Clinchfield Mill project in Marion. The Section 202 funding will go toward converting the historic structure into 141 affordable apartments for older adults. This project will not only preserve and repurpose a historic landmark, but it …
The 15th annual Blue Ridge Pride Festival will take place this Saturday, Sept. 27, from noon to 6 p.m. at Pack Square Park, Asheville. Givens Communities is an emerald level sponsor of this year’s festival and will have a booth centrally located. Both residents and team members will be in attendance. In addition to vendors …
Givens Communities has published its Annual Report for 2025, a year of profound significance for the senior living organization as it celebrates 50 years of mission-driven service. Givens Communities also has launched “Givens Connect,” a new video series designed to inform residents, team members, clients and the public of updates. The inaugural episode with Kevin …
The final step to affiliate Givens Communities, headquartered in Asheville, and Aldersgate United Methodist Retirement Community in Charlotte, is complete, it has been announced. This makes way for a new collaborative chapter for the senior living organizations and unites their shared values and expertise. It reinforces a mission to foster vibrant and supportive environments for …
On Sunday, August 31, Givens Communities Presents Symphony in the Park, a free and family-friendly musical extravaganza at Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville, beginning at 7 p.m. Soprano Elizabeth Baldwin headlines the evening with a breathtaking performance of opera and Broadway classics. Described as “mesmerizingly vulnerable” by the New York Times, and praised for …
August is designated as National Wellness Month, a time to focus on care and establishing healthy habits that carry throughout the year. Givens Communities recognizes that wellness is especially important for seniors. Through life enrichment activities, older adults need to maintain a well-rounded lifestyle tending to mental, physical, emotional and social needs. The vision of …