The Givens Foundation recognizes a remarkable member of the Givens Aldersgate community who has been honored with a North Carolina Governor’s Volunteer Service Award for his outstanding contributions to Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region. An active member of the Aldersgate Resident Philanthropy Engagement Committee, Dick Metzler has dedicated more than a decade of service to helping …
Givens Aldersgate recently came together to celebrate with the Charlotte Museum of History at the annual Gem Awards, an event that honors outstanding historic preservation and history education efforts. With the museum located on the Givens Aldersgate campus, the gathering was an especially meaningful opportunity for team members to stand alongside a valued community partner and celebrate …
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 …
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 …
At Givens Great Laurels in Waynesville, one resident is simply known as “Granny.” At 92 years old, Ruth has earned that nickname through years of love, service, and connection—especially through her work with the Foster Grandparent Program at Jonathan Valley Elementary School. A single mother for more than 50 years, Ruth raised four sons in …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …