Givens News

Mayoral Proclamation Declares Thursday as Givens Communities Day in Asheville

Givens Communities is celebrating half a century dedicated to providing exceptional senior living, nurturing vibrant connections, and evolving in harmony with the changing needs of residents and the region. Thursday, Aug. 21, has been designated as “Givens Communities Day in Asheville” by mayoral proclamation, which reads, in part, that “with compassion, vision, and a steadfast …

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Givens Communities Presents Symphony in the Park on Aug. 31

The Asheville Symphony’s beloved “Symphony in the Park” returns to downtown  Pack Square Park on Sunday, Aug. 31, at 7 p.m., ushering in the 2025–2026 season with a joyful evening of music for the whole community. Presented by Givens Communities and part of Boomtown Arts & Heritage FestAVL for the second year, this free outdoor …

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August is Wellness Month, Highlighting Healthy Senior Lifestyles

August is designated as National Wellness Month, a time to focus on care and establishing healthy habits that carry throughout the year. Givens Communities recognizes that wellness is especially important for seniors. Through life enrichment activities, older adults need to maintain a well-rounded lifestyle tending to mental, physical, emotional and social needs. The vision of …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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