Geoffrey Cantrell

Givens Communities Serves As Presenting Sponsor Of 2026 Chamber Challenge 5k

Givens Communities proudly served as the Presenting Sponsor of the Asheville Chamber Challenge 5k on May 1. More than 800 participants and attendees – including residents and team members from across Givens Communities – came together in celebration of movement and connection. Hosted by the Asheville Chamber of Commerce, the annual event promotes wellness, workplace …

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Givens Communities Earns A Senior Care’s Best Places to Work 2026

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 …

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Pretty in Pink Awareness at Givens Communities

On Pink Out Day, Givens Communities came together in a meaningful show of support for the Pretty in Pink Foundation, proudly standing with breast cancer patients across North Carolina. As a sponsor of this impactful event, Givens Communities honored the Foundation’s mission to ensure uninsured and underinsured individuals can access quality, lifesaving medical treatment. Team members and …

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Givens Highland Farms Team Member Garners Prestigious Award

Carol Watson, who has been part of the Givens Highland Farms for an incredible 45 years, was recently honored with the Service Excellence Award from LeadingAge North Carolina. Carol works in Financial Operations, supporting team members through payroll and accounts payable. In her role, she ensures accurate, timely financial operations by handling accounts payable, payroll …

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Givens Philanthropy Department Becomes The Givens Foundation

One of the most meaningful milestones in this next chapter for Givens Communities is the evolution of philanthropic work. In a major announcement, Givens Philanthropy will now become Givens Foundation—a name that more clearly reflects the vital role that philanthropy plays in advancing the mission and expanding impact of this nonprofit senior living organization. While …

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Givens Communities Announces Partnership with Buck Institute for Research on Aging

Givens Communities has entered into a partnership with the Buck Institute for Research on Aging to sponsor the Longevity Inspired Vitality Education program for research into practical, everyday strategies for healthier living. An initiative of Givens Communities Longevity and Brain Health Program, the partnership will provide residents with access to monthly, facilitated master classes. The …

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Givens Communities Celebrates Partnership with Asheville Poverty Initiative, 12 Baskets Cafe

article by JoAnn Lindfors, Philanthropy Communications and Stewardship Associate Givens Communities continues its commitment to being a good neighbor in Western North Carolina, recently expanding its community impact through support of the Asheville Poverty Initiative (API) and its 12 Baskets Food Café. The partnership was celebrated at Westival, a sold-out fundraiser held at Archetype Brewing in …

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Federal, State and Local Leaders Unite at Clinchfield Mill

Givens Communities officials joined U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards and U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner, a Presidential Cabinet member, for a tour of the historic Clinchfield Mill in Marion, on Thursday, March 12. The tour was led by Teresa Stephens, Vice President of Givens Affordable Communities, who highlighted the vision for transforming …

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Monthly Meeting of Veterans Group Hosts Special Guests

The Veterans Group at Givens Estates hosted a special guest speaker recently and invited the Givens Philanthropy Team to attend the monthly gathering that fosters connection, conversation, and community among residents who have served in the armed forces. North Carolina Rep. Eric Ager of Fairview spoke and participated in a Q&A session. Ager is a …

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