Givens has been committed to improving the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities facing health and wellness challenges since the 1980s. Through Givens Community Impact, we support our affordable communities by providing residents with access to a community nurse and resident services coordinators. This collaborative housing-with-supportive-services model forms the foundation for keeping residents informed, actively engaged on and off our campuses, and empowered to make life and health decisions that support aging safely in place.
As the outreach division of Givens Communities, we also work throughout other affordable communities in Western North Carolina to address health disparities among underserved and vulnerable populations. By connecting individuals with resources that promote improved wellness and quality of life, we advance whole-person well-being across the region.
Through strong partnerships and targeted outreach, Givens Community Impact helps provide free health screenings, chronic disease self-management programs, nutrition presentations, wellness coaching, and wellness education opportunities. These efforts support our residents and reach more than 66,000 people across Western North Carolina each year.
Through partnerships with non-profit healthcare providers, university nursing programs, the Council on Aging, and other community organizations, many healthcare challenges can be met. Providing a caring presence and delivering programs in affordable communities across our region eliminates transportation challenges and increases the opportunity for individuals to easily access needed education and services within their own communities, empowering them to experience their best health as they age in place.
Our outreach programs make a difference. Givens Community Impact has established additional outreach programs that address and prevent health disparities across the lifespan.
BEAR Closets provide equipment and supplies that cover critical needs of infants, toddlers, and young children and their families, either distributed at no charge or loaned to the families.
Two medical equipment loan closets, located in Candler and Weaverville, NC aim to assist the underserved through the loan of medical equipment.
Welcome Tables help provide a nutritious meal to those struggling with food insecurity. Locations and times of meals are in the link.
As an extension of our outreach efforts, we partner with other nonprofit organizations to reach those who need it most in our community. Supporting our community is the Givens way.
MemoryCare, a nationally recognized program for comprehensive, outpatient dementia care, is located on the Givens Estates campus. This community-based, charitable organization is uniquely focused on serving the whole family. Each year, MemoryCare provides care for over 1,000 individuals affected by dementia and over 3,000 family caregivers, regardless of their ability to pay for services. About five percent of MemoryCare’s patients reside on the Givens Estates campus, and the rest are from across Western North Carolina. Givens is proud to be able to support MemoryCare and their mission through this partnership. “All of us at MemoryCare are grateful for Givens’ generosity in providing space on their campus for our independent nonprofit as part of their community outreach.” -The MemoryCare Team. Learn more about MemoryCare at www.memorycare.org .