The Asheville Symphony’s beloved Symphony in the Park returns to downtown Asheville’s Pack Square Park on Sunday, September 6, at 7 p.m., opening the Symphony’s 2026–2027 season with a free outdoor concert for the whole community. Presented by Givens Communities and part of Boomtown Arts & Heritage FestAVL for the third year, Symphony in the …
While Givens Communities is well known for Independent Living campuses, we also offer outstanding affordable and middle-income senior housing options tailored for adults aged 55 and older. Givens Gerber Park in south Asheville features HUD-subsidized and tax-credit apartments in Buildings 40 and 50 for lower-income older adults, alongside moderate-income options in Building 60. This dynamic …
Givens Communities alongside the Givens Foundation was honored to sponsor and attend The Art of Giving, the annual fundraising event hosted by Jewish Family Services of Western North Carolina on August 9 at Congregation Beth HaTephila in Asheville. The event brought together community members, supporters, and nonprofit leaders to celebrate philanthropy and raise critical funds for programs that support individuals …
Brian Guengerich, Vice President of Philanthropy, recently shared an overview of the role Givens Foundation plays at Givens Communities and campuses like Givens Great Laurels in Waynesville. He also highlighted the many ways that donors are making a meaningful impact for senior living. Watch this video snippet of his presentation about how contributions enhance lives. …
A heat health alert is in effect for what’s likely to be a scorcher Fourth of July in Waynesville and vicinity, as temperatures hit the 90s. Older adults are especially vulnerable to extreme heat because their bodies struggle to regulate temperature, sweat less effectively, and dehydrate faster. Even in the typically cooler mountain region, temperatures …
Givens Communities has been selected as one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work 2026 by Activated Insights, an industry leader in senior care, healthcare, and human services surveys. The award was earned by meeting rigorous benchmarks, supported by objective third-party data, and setting exemplary standards. Activated Insights utilizes third-party survey data to assess, certify …
The Asheville Symphony is proud to announce Givens Communities as the first-ever title sponsor of its Masterworks concert series. Beginning with the 2026–2027 season, the series will officially be known as The Givens Communities Masterworks Series. The historic partnership marks a significant expansion of the relationship between the two organizations and represents a major investment …
At Givens Great Laurels in Waynesville, one resident is known simply as “Granny.” At 92 years old, Ruth has earned that nickname through years of love, service, and connection—especially through her work with the Foster Grandparent Program at Jonathan Valley Elementary School. A single mother for more than 50 years, Ruth raised four sons in …
Weather forecasts indicate a likelihood of a high-impact winter storm affecting North Carolina this weekend. The amount and form of precipitation expected is being updated regularly by meteorologists, but the preliminary outlook is for hazardous conditions. Givens Great Laurels has inclement weather preparation in place and urging caution in the days to come. Important safety …
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 …