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Givens Communities Presents First Black Business Alliance Award

In a milestone moment for Asheville’s business community, Givens Communities proudly sponsored the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce’s first-ever Black Business Alliance Award, underscoring a shared commitment to equity, opportunity, and inclusive economic growth across Western North Carolina. The award was presented on stage by Kevin Schwab, CEO of Givens Communities alongside Ava Smith, Chamber Board member and leader at Flat …

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Asheville Symphony Announces Givens Communities as First-Ever Title Sponsor of Masterworks Series

The Asheville Symphony is proud to announce Givens Communities as the first-ever title sponsor of its Masterworks concert series. Beginning with the 2026–2027 season, the series will officially be known as The Givens Communities Masterworks Series. The historic partnership marks a significant expansion of the relationship between the two organizations and represents a major investment …

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Givens Communities Presents Age Friendly Summit

Givens Communities served as the presenting sponsor of the recent Buncombe County Age Friendly Summit, a full-day event dedicated to promoting healthy aging and enhancing quality of life for older adults across Western North Carolina. The summit brought together community leaders, healthcare professionals, and local organizations to share knowledge, resources, and strategies that support individuals …

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Brain Health Studio Grand Opening at Givens Highland Farms

Residents of Givens Highland Farms gathered to celebrate the grand opening of its new Brain Health Studio, an innovative space designed to support cognitive fitness, physical coordination, and overall well-being for older adults. The ribbon cutting event marked an exciting milestone for the community and for Taryn Tindall, Longevity & Brain Health Director at Givens Communities, …

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Givens Estates Team Member Recognized With Service Excellence Honors

Mark Massar, a maintenance technician at Givens Estates, has been recognized with the 2026 Service Excellence Award by LeadingAge North Carolina. Selected as one of only five frontline employees out of more than 22,000 candidates, this honor reflects his dedication and care he brings to the Asheville campus every day. The award was presented by …

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Givens Communities Celebrates Wilma Dykeman Legacy

On May 21, more than 100 attendees gathered at the A-B Tech Conference Center in Asheville to celebrate the 106th birthday of Wilma Dykeman—an influential writer, environmentalist, and social justice advocate whose legacy continues to inspire generations. The annual Wilma Dykeman Birthday Legacy Celebration brings together environmentalists, artists, writers, and community leaders for an evening of …

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Carolina Living Choices Series ‘Ask The Expert’ Speaks With Jessie Bosshard of Givens Home First

In a recent video and podcast interview with Carolina Living Choices magazine, Givens Home First director Jessie Bosshard explains what aging in place safely and confidently looks like — and why planning earlier can change everything and dispels the notion that in-home care is only needed after a life-altering event. Read the full article and …

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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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