On September 26, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded $11 million to Givens Communities for its Clinchfield Mill project in Marion. The Section 202 funding will go toward converting the historic structure into 141 affordable apartments for older adults. This project will not only preserve and repurpose a historic landmark, but it …
Dear Givens Communities, I am delighted to share some very exciting news with you. After many months of advocacy and perseverance, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $11,000,000 in HUD 202 PRAC funding to support the Givens Clinchfield Mill project in McDowell County. This funding is the key piece that …
The 15th annual Blue Ridge Pride Festival will take place this Saturday, Sept. 27, from noon to 6 p.m. at Pack Square Park, Asheville. Givens Communities is an emerald level sponsor of this year’s festival and will have a booth centrally located. Both residents and team members will be in attendance. In addition to vendors …
Givens Communities has published its Annual Report for 2025, a year of profound significance for the senior living organization as it celebrates 50 years of mission-driven service. Givens Communities also has launched “Givens Connect,” a new video series designed to inform residents, team members, clients and the public of updates. The inaugural episode with Kevin …
Givens Highland Farms residents gathered recently for an Estate Planning 101 session, hosted by attorneys Andrew Atherton and Phoebe Bulls from the law firm of McGuire Wood & Bissette. The session offered valuable insights into estate planning and planned giving, with time for questions and discussion. An estate plan is important as it specifies how …
September is designated as Fall Prevention Awareness Month, with Sept. 22 named as Fall Prevention Awareness Day. Falls are a leading cause of injury for older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control, falls affect us all—whether personally or someone we love or care about. Every second of every day an older adult falls. …
For half-a-century, Givens Communities has been dedicated to fostering supportive, caring places and programs where people thrive. Givens looks forward to a future of partnerships, continued innovations and even greater accomplishments. Discover how our senor living options can enhance your life and hear our story from a WLOS Spotlight Carolina segment.
The final step to affiliate Givens Communities, headquartered in Asheville, and Aldersgate United Methodist Retirement Community in Charlotte, is complete, it has been announced. This makes way for a new collaborative chapter for the senior living organizations and unites their shared values and expertise. It reinforces a mission to foster vibrant and supportive environments for …
This Sunday, August 31, Givens Communities Presents Symphony in the Park, a free and family-friendly musical extravaganza at Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville, beginning at 7 p.m. Soprano Elizabeth Baldwin headlines the evening with a breathtaking performance of opera and Broadway classics. Described as “mesmerizingly vulnerable” by the New York Times, and praised for …
According to the Mather Institute, only 43% of people age 65 to 74 meet the daily recommendations for physical activity. In this fourth week of National Wellness Month, senior living fitness advisers demonstrate ways to overcome negative beliefs regarding physical activity and provide recommendations on how to motivate healthier habits. Being physically active is associated …