Geoffrey Cantrell

Nurse Aide Trainees Walk for Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention

The Givens Communities Nurse Aide Training Program is currently underway with its fourth cohort of students. Created in late 2022, this “earn while you learn” program brings new team members onboard for a 10-week training program. Students spend part time in class learning the North Carolina State Nurse Aide curriculum, and part time working in …

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Sponsorship by Givens Communities Boosts Local Juneteenth Celebration

This week, Givens Communities is a platinum level sponsor of 2024 Juneteenth Celebration events and activities presented by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County. Juneteenth recognizes when, on June 19, 1865, and two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news the …

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Givens Communities Sponsors World Elder Abuse Awareness Walk

Givens Communities is again a sponsor and participant for the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Walk, to be held this Thursday (June 13) from 2-4 p.m. at Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Road in Asheville. This multigenerational event is free to the public and will include info about elder abuse, impacts on the community, and how …

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June is Pride Month

June is Pride Month and Givens Communities stands with those who strive for civil rights, equitable treatment and inclusion. Givens mission is “Creating Community, Empowering Lives” and accomplished through the collective strength of Givens Estates in Asheville, Givens Highland Farms in Black Mountain,  Givens Gerber Park in south Asheville, Givens Great Laurels in Waynesville, and aging …

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Givens Communities Designated as Recovery Friendly Workplace

Givens Communities is now designated as a Recovery Friendly Workplace in North Carolina, indicating the nonprofit senior living organization’s support of health, wellness and team member safety at work and home. The Recovery Friendly Workplace Program helps companies and organizations create a culture that breaks down the stigma often associated with the disease of addiction, …

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Older Americans Month Continues to Raise Awareness

Givens Communities embraces the month of May as Older Americans Month, an observance led by the Administration for Community Living, a federal agency that supports older adults through research, education, and innovation. 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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Wallen Presented Excellence in Community Service Award

Cheryl Wallen, Director of Givens LifeMinistries, recently received the LeadingAge North Carolina  Excellence in Community Service Award during an annual conference, held this year in Asheville. The award honors those in direct service, either as employees or volunteers, who demonstrate extraordinary talent, expertise, and dedication in provision of exceptional service to residents. Through Givens LifeMinistries …

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Molina Honored for Innovation by Young Professionals Group

At the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce inaugural PROpel AVL Awards on May 7, community members gathered at Highland Brewing to celebrate the exceptional young professionals making significant strides in Asheville and beyond. PROpel AVL, a component of the Chamber, provides resources and opportunities promoting emerging leaders with valuable insights, skills, and strategies. Presented by …

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Importance of Connections Recognized During 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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