Almost half a century ago, something new, exciting and with tremendous potential for the future happened in Asheville. August 1975 and Givens Estates was established as a nonprofit senior living organization, becoming the foundation and predecessor of Givens Communities – and the culmination of an expressed desire by Marion J. Givens. For many years Mrs. …
Givens Communities is proud to announce its Sapphire-level sponsorship of the Blue Ridge Pride Welcoming Procession and Festival, taking place on Saturday, Sept. 21. This sponsorship underscores Givens Communities’ commitment to diversity and inclusion. The Blue Ridge Pride Festival is a vibrant celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and an important opportunity to demonstrate support for …
Givens Communities Training and Development Department announces the Summer 2024 Nurse Aide class has successfully completed training and passed their state exams. Congratulations to Deja Shivers, Rita Massey, Jaret Foreman and Mary Odems on obtaining CNA licensure. The group now have assignment at Givens Communities Health Centers as part of a team providing quality care …
Givens Communities is the featured “Partner Spotlight” of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce in its monthly Inclusive Hiring Partners newsletter. The article cites how Givens Communities has chosen to make an intentional focus on a culture and environment that is wholly focused on inclusivity and creating sense of belonging for all individuals to feel …
Five years after initiating a major watershed improvement project, Givens Estates and Robinson Design Engineers continue to evaluate and monitor the 215-acre Asheville campus. RDE is an award-winning team of hydrologists and engineers engaged in thoughtful, creative problem-solving and design for land, water, and ecology, while Givens Estates is Newsweek’s 2024 top ranked continuing care …
Discovery Spanish Newsletter July Aug Sept 2024
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Resident service coordinators Kimy States and Alison Forgeron with Givens Gerber Park have completed training in Mental Health First Aid through the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, in partnership with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based, early-intervention course that teaches participants about mental health and substance use challenges. …
Gardening is considered among the best activities for seniors, with physical, mental and social benefits. Research shows gardening lowers blood pressure, provides low impact exercise, improves dexterity and motor skills, and relieves stress. A good example of all those benefits can be found at Givens Highland Farms in Black Mountain. The gardening group at this …
Givens Communities is a regional workplace of choice, committed to fostering an inclusive and meaningful environment for team members. A nonprofit senior living organization of four distinct campuses across Western North Carolina, with Givens Estates in Asheville, Givens Highland Farms in Black Mountain, Givens Great Laurel in Waynesville and Givens Gerber Park in south Asheville, …