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Givens Great Laurels

May is Older Americans Month

Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month, a time to recognize contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving seniors in our communities. The 2024 theme is “Powered by Connection,” which recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on health and well-being. …

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Givens Communities Welcomes New Director of Philanthropy

Dear Residents and Team Members, I am thrilled to announce the newest addition to the Givens Philanthropy Department. Please join me in welcoming Jennifer Clarkson Soster as our new Philanthropy Director. Jennifer is a non-profit professional with more than 25 years of progressive development and leadership experience in all facets of advancement, including campaign planning …

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Givens Great Laurels Recognizes Importance of Age Diverse Workplace

Givens Communities recently signed the AARP Employer Pledge, further demonstrating a commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. “We celebrate differences and believe that together we are a stronger, more united organization because of it,” said Christian Grunder, Human Resources Vice President. “We recognize the value of experienced team members and a commitment to …

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GIVENS GREAT LAURELS WELCOMES EMMA TREADWAY

Givens Great Laurels welcomes Emma Treadway as the Assistant Community Manager to the affordable rental retirement community. Emma is a native of Haywood County and has been working in the property management business since she was a teenager. “I started learning the ins and outs of property management when I was 16 years old and …

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Linda Campbell

Linda Campbell Joins the Givens Great Laurels team

Linda Campbell joined the Givens Great Laurels team at the end of October and worked alongside Stanley to learn the community and its needs. She has enjoyed a career in property management for over 25 years, and moved from the Atlanta area to the beautiful Western North Carolina mountains six years ago. She shares her …

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stanley honeycutt

Stanley Honeycutt Announces Retirement

Stanley Honeycutt, community manager at Givens Great Laurels in Waynesville for the past 11 years, retired at the end of December. Stanley had provided steady and reliable leadership, committed to keeping residents safe and cared for. His contributions to Givens Great Laurels have made this community a wonderful place to call home. We are grateful …

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