Outreach Caters to Overall Community Health and Wellness

Givens Life Ministries, the outreach division of Givens Communities, actively addresses health disparities of underserved and vulnerable populations throughout Western North Carolina. Focusing on individual and family wellness, Givens Life Ministries has helped provide free health screenings, chronic disease self-management programs, nutrition presentations, wellness coaching and education programs that touches more than 66,000 lives annually. …

By Geoffrey Cantrell | Publish Date 07.30.2025

Givens Affordable Communities Stand as a Pillar of Accessible Senior Living

The Givens Affordable Communities journey began with the earliest moments of Givens Communities when Givens Estates was initially developed with 78 HUD subsidized apartments. These apartments opened in 1979 and housed the first residents before the campus evolved into a Life Plan Community. In 2007, Givens Great Laurels opened in Waynesville near the Lake Junaluska …

By Geoffrey Cantrell | Publish Date 07.21.2025

Renigar Named as Director of Philanthropy for Givens Communities

In an announcement made this week, Amy Renigar has joined Givens Communities as the new Director of Philanthropy, bringing more than 17 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and fund development. For more than a decade, she has worked to build engagement and improve lives across Western North Carolina, through roles with the American Cancer …

By Geoffrey Cantrell | Publish Date 07.17.2025

Givens Communities Achieves Strong Financial Rating

Givens Communities, a respected leader in senior living, has reached a major financial and organizational milestone by maintaining an A- rating from Fitch Ratings. Announced July 8, the high rating highlights the nonprofit organization’s commitment to fiscal responsibility, excellence in care and long-term sustainability. Fitch, one of the world’s most prominent credit rating agencies, cited …

By Geoffrey Cantrell | Publish Date 07.09.2025

Retirement Planning Event For Asheville Area Residents

The Asheville-Buncombe County Black Elders group will host a quarterly meeting on July 23, from noon until 2 p.m. with the topic of retirement planning. The event will be held at 200 College Street with free parking available in the parking deck. Guests may arrive at 11:30 a.m. to talk with friends, community organizations and …

By Geoffrey Cantrell | Publish Date 07.08.2025

Stay Safe, Beat the Sweltering Heat

Recent high temperatures prompt this reminder for seniors to take extra care when spending time outdoors or in areas without air conditioning. People aged 65 years or older are more prone to heat-related health problems. Older adults do not adjust as well as young people to higher temperatures. They are more likely to have a …

By Geoffrey Cantrell | Publish Date 07.01.2025

Financial Stewardship, Fiscal Stability and Trust

Givens Communities is considered to be one of the most financially stable nonprofit senior living organizations in the country. Financial stability is the backbone of any nonprofit organization, it’s what allows them to fulfill their mission effectively and sustain its operations over the long term. Givens is rated A- by Fitch Ratings, one of the …

By Geoffrey Cantrell | Publish Date 06.25.2025

Tools for the Future – Vibrant Aging Accomplished With Technology

By embracing new technology, Givens Communities is opening doors to a future of greater empowerment, agency, safety, and connection for our residents.  Imagine living in a community where your home itself helps take care of you. Reminding you to take your medication, preventing illness with sensors that proactively detect illness and align health care services …

By Geoffrey Cantrell | Publish Date 06.02.2025

Learn First Seminars to Focus on ‘Coming Together After the Storm’

Givens Home First is partnering with Resources for Resilience for the next series of Learn First Seminars as an opportunity to gather as a community to explore healing, resilience and reconnection. “Hurricane Helene left her mark on our mountain communities—bringing unexpected challenges, stress, and disruption to our daily lives,” said Jessie Bosshard, executive director of …

By Geoffrey Cantrell | Publish Date 05.27.2025

Highlights of 50 Years of Givens Communities

With so many accomplishments in 50 years of Givens Communities, this special edition of the Discovery newsletter is dedicated to capturing a few highlights, published with appreciation to all who have contributed to the success and promising future of this senior living organization. Discovery 50th Special Edition Discovery 50th Special Spanish Edition

By Geoffrey Cantrell | Publish Date 05.19.2025

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