Givens Aldersgate Celebrates Charlotte Pride Parade
Residents and team members from Givens Aldersgate proudly joined thousands of community members for the 2026 Charlotte Pride Festival and Parade, continuing a cherished tradition of celebrating love, belonging, and inclusion. Held August 15-16 in Uptown Charlotte, Charlotte Pride attracted an estimated 250,000 attendees over the two-day festival and parade. As a proud sponsor of the annual event, Givens […]
Givens Communities Sponsors Art of Giving Event
Givens Communities, alongside the Givens Foundation was honored to sponsor and attend The Art of Giving, the annual fundraising event hosted by Jewish Family Services of Western North Carolina (JFS WNC) on August 9 at Congregation Beth HaTephila in Asheville. The event brought together community members, supporters, and nonprofit leaders to celebrate philanthropy and raise critical funds for programs that support […]
Involvement in Charlotte Pride Parade Reflects Community and Caring
A Givens Aldersgate tradition, residents and team members once again will walk in the Charlotte Pride Parade on Sunday, August 16, from 1-4 p.m. The parade and ride in a Pride-decorated bus celebrates love, care and belonging. We stand alongside our residents, team members, families, and neighbors in support of the LGBTQ+ community. Charlotte Pride’s […]
Take A Tour of Revamped Givens Estates Pottery Studio
Givens Estates has an amazingly active pottery studio where residents like Blake Salmon can explore creativity and hands-on skills, and often times craft ceramic items as contributions to worthwhile local causes. In a recent video, Blake takes us on a tour and shows off renovations for this workshop: Behind the Wheel: A Pottery Studio Tour […]
Givens Highland Farms Certified as a Wildlife-Friendly Community
Givens Highland Farms in Black Mountain has been recognized as a wildlife-friendly community by the National Wildlife Federation’s Community Wildlife Habitat program. To receive this designation, community leaders commit to building collaborative relationships with residents, educators, youth, city officials, families and more to educate them about and engage them in the creation of native plant […]
Givens Estates Woodworkers Contribute Toys To Eblen Charities
Inside the Givens Estates woodshop, a hum of saws and sanders creates much more than wooden toys. It’s also the sound of creating community connections, spreading joy, and demonstrating the power of residents using their time and talents to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children across Western North Carolina. A dedicated group […]
Givens Communities Strengthens Partnerships to Support Older Adults
Givens Communities continues to strengthen partnerships and develop collaborations that help ensure older adults can remain safe, healthy and engaged. Through thought leadership, cooperation and shared commitment, local organizations are working together to improve services, expand resources and support aging well across Buncombe County. Age-Friendly Buncombe County and the Buncombe Aging Services Alliance have now […]
Donor Support Is Vital To Givens Foundation’s Philanthropic Mission
Brian Guengerich, Vice President of Philanthropy at Givens Foundation, recently spoke at a community meeting at Givens Aldersgate in Charlotte, where he shared an overview of the history of philanthropy at Givens Communities and highlighted the many ways donors are making a meaningful impact. Watch this video of his presentation about how philanthropic investments enhance […]
Givens Gerber Park Celebrates 250 Years of American Independence
Residents, team members, and leaders gathered at Givens Gerber Park to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence with a patriotic celebration honoring the nation’s history, freedoms, and veterans. Hosted at the community’s courtyard flagpole, the event featured a flag ceremony, patriotic parade, and musical tributes that brought residents together in a spirit of pride and reflection. […]
Veterans Honor Wall Planned for Campus of Givens Estates
At Givens Estates in Asheville, honoring those who have served our country is more than a tradition, it is a commitment. We recognize the sacrifices, experiences and ongoing contributions of veterans. Now that recognition and commitment is taking shape through a Veterans Honor Wall, an initiative that celebrates the remarkable military legacy within our community. […]