Philanthropy in Every Stitch: Quilting at Givens Estates
On any given day at Givens Estates, a special kind of energy fills the Fiber Arts Studio. The gentle hum of sewing machines blends with laughter and conversation as residents gather to create something meaningful together. This is the home of Luv2Quilt, a resident led group whose work is stitched with creativity, compassion, and community …
Staying Home Is Staying Safe, Officials Say, During Brutal Cold Conditions
As extreme cold and dangerous conditions continue to affect North Carolina, residents of Givens Communities remain warm and secure, thanks to preparation and the efforts of our dedicated team members, many of whom remained on the job to ensure each campus stays safe. Emergency generators have been tested, fuel supplies verified, and safety systems reviewed …
Potential Hazardous Conditions In Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecasts indicate a likelihood of a high-impact winter storm affecting North Carolina this weekend. The amount and form of precipitation expected is being updated regularly by meteorologists, but the preliminary outlook is for hazardous conditions. Givens Communities has inclement weather preparation in place and urging caution in the days to come. Important safety concerns …
Givens Home First Now Serving Hendersonville Area
Givens Home First, the Western North Carolina-based licensed home care agency of Givens Communities, has received approval to expand its service area to include Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson and surrounding counties. Givens Home First is dedicated to helping individuals remain safe, healthy, and comfortable at home. Home care services include personal care, companionship, respite support, post-hospitalization …
Givens Communities to Sponsor Annual MLK Prayer Breakfast
Each year, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County hosts an annual MLK Prayer Breakfast at the Crowne Plaza Resort in west Asheville, bringing together and inspiring more than 1,000 attendees. Givens Communities, a nationally recognized leader in senior living services, once again is a platinum sponsor, with this year’s …
At Givens Aldersgate in Charlotte, a Tree of Hope
Every December, the Winter Garden lobby at Givens Aldersgate transforms into a glowing forest of angels. Each wooden ornament, carefully hung on the Guardian Angel Tree, carries a name, a dedication in honor or memory of someone cherished. More than decorations, these are lifelines. The Guardian Angel Fund began with a simple idea: No resident …
Givens Discovery Newsletter for Winter 2025
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
Givens Communities Celebrates Excellence in 2026 Newsweek Rankings of Continuing Care Retirement Communities
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 Supports Residents Facing SNAP Uncertainties
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 …