Western Carolina University’s School of Nursing is collaborating with Givens Communities through clinical partnerships and experiential learning initiatives that connect nursing students with older adults. The signature initiative is the annual Crossing Generations Workshop. First-semester students in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program are paired with residents to discuss health histories, share experiences, …
Givens Communities has officially launched a partnership with the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, a global leader in the science of longevity, with the rollout of the LIVE (Longevity Inspired Vitality Education) program across all five Givens campuses. An initiative of Givens Communities’ Longevity and Brain Health Program, LIVE brings cutting-edge aging research directly …
At Givens Communities, fostering meaningful connection, lifelong learning, and joyful engagement is an important part of supporting healthy aging. That’s why Givens Communities is proud to sponsor the Asheville Senior Chorus, a vibrant community choir that has been enriching lives through music and friendship for more than two decades. The Asheville Senior Chorus is a …
Givens Communities is proud to sponsor the Asheville Area Piano Forum, a nonprofit organization that has enriched Western North Carolina through piano education, performance opportunities, and community engagement for more than two decades. Through its annual Fall and Spring Benefit Concerts, the Piano Forum raises funds to support student assistance programs, helping make piano instruction …
In an announcement made this week, the groundbreaking ceremony for Givens Webster Village has been rescheduled to Tuesday, December 8. The ceremony will mark an important milestone for the continued advancement of Givens Communities’ mission to support older adults through vibrant, connected communities. Located at 137 Little Savannah Road in Sylva, Givens Webster Village will …
Givens Communities was a part of Asheville’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, joining the region in raising awareness and showing support for individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The Saturday event brought together 311 participants from 47 teams to raise more than $112,000 in support of the Alzheimer’s Association’s mission. Givens Communities’ partnership …
Andrew Crosson Named Executive Director of Givens Affordable Communities Givens Communities is pleased to have announced that Andrew Crosson has been promoted from Project Development Coordinator to Executive Director of Givens Affordable Communities. Andrew Crosson For more than 13 years, Andrew has played a vital role in advancing affordable housing initiatives and strengthening communities across …
Givens Communities will celebrate a major milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony for Givens Webster Village, now rescheduled to December 8. The affordable senior housing community in Jackson County is expected to be completed in 2028. Located at 137 Little Savannah Road in Sylva, Givens Webster Village will bring 120 affordable apartment homes for older adults …
Givens Communities was proud to once again join thousands of community members for the Blue Ridge Pride Festival 2026, celebrating inclusion, individuality, togetherness, and the freedom to be authentically oneself. As a longtime sponsor of Blue Ridge Pride, Givens Communities is honored to support an organization and annual celebration that brings people together from across …
Givens Communities is proud to sponsor and partner with MAHEC to advance the health and well-being of people across Western North Carolina. MAHEC – Mountain Area Health Education Center – is an Asheville based non-profit dedicated to improving training and retention of healthcare professionals, excellence in clinical care, health professions education, and innovative practices in …