Givens Communities ends the year with a look back and look ahead with our final 2025 newsletter. Click here to view: GC Discovery Winter 2025 Final 251215 Click here for Spanish language edition: GC Discovery Winter 2025 251217 SPANISH
Newsweek has published its third annual rankings of continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) and Givens Communities can count its campuses among the very best. Givens Estates in Asheville is ranked first in the state and sixth in the nation Givens Highland Farms in Black Mountain is sixth in the state and 44th in the nation …
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 cards …
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 Aldersgate has been recognized by the Charlotte Observer in its “Best of 2025” awards, earning top honors across multiple categories. Achieving the recognition reflects the dedication of the Givens Aldersgate team, the vibrancy of residents and the strength of mission to create community and empower lives. The senior living community also had been voted …
Functional Pathways, one of the nation’s leading and fastest-growing contract therapy companies, is excited to announce a new partnership with Givens Aldersgate, located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Givens Aldersgate offers more than 500 residents in both independent and assisted living trusted health services, including long-term skilled nursing care, a short-term rehabilitation center, and memory care …
The Intergenerational Connections Committee of Age-Friendly Buncombe County will host a special afternoon event at the West Asheville Public Library on Friday, Nov. 14, from 3-5 p.m. with all ages invited. “Intergenerational activities bring people of all ages together to share experiences, build understanding, and strengthen community connections,” said Nick Brennan, Life Enrichment Coordinator with …
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 recognized senior living residence and services nonprofit. Givens Life Ministries serves the region’s vulnerable and at-risk populations with health and wellness …
Givens Estates resident Will Jordan, a driving force behind the documentary “Builders of the Dream,” recently spoke with our Givens Philanthropy Department about the message conveyed in the video about the history and early support of Givens Estates, and the continuing importance of contributions as Givens Communities celebrates 50 years of excellence, saying “That spirit …