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Givens and Buck Institute Launch LIVE Program Across All Campuses

Givens Communities has officially launched a partnership with the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, a global leader in the science of longevity, with the rollout of the LIVE (Longevity Inspired Vitality Education) program across all five Givens campuses. An initiative of Givens Communities’ Longevity and Brain Health Program, LIVE brings cutting-edge aging research directly …

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Spirit of Community Reception Celebrates the Impact and Future of Givens Affordable Communities

On a picture-perfect evening in Asheville, the Givens Foundation proudly hosted its Spirit of Community Reception at Highland Brewing Company, bringing together elected officials, community partners, leadership, supporters, and Givens Affordable Communities team members to celebrate the impact and future of affordable housing across Western North Carolina. Held on Highland Brewing’s scenic rooftop, guests enjoyed …

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Givens Supports the Power of Music Through Asheville Senior Chorus

At Givens Communities, fostering meaningful connection, lifelong learning, and joyful engagement is an important part of supporting healthy aging. That’s why Givens Communities is proud to sponsor the Asheville Senior Chorus, a vibrant community choir that has been enriching lives through music and friendship for more than two decades. The Asheville Senior Chorus is a …

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Givens Communities Supports Recovery and Wellness Through Sunrise Partnership

At Givens Communities, caring for the whole person means fostering environments where individuals can thrive physically, emotionally, and socially. That commitment extends beyond our campuses through partnerships with organizations that strengthen the health and well-being of communities throughout Western North Carolina. One such partnership is with Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness, a nonprofit organization …

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Givens Communities Sponsors Asheville Area Piano Forum

Givens Communities is proud to sponsor the Asheville Area Piano Forum, a nonprofit organization that has enriched Western North Carolina through piano education, performance opportunities, and community engagement for more than two decades. Through its annual Fall and Spring Benefit Concerts, the Piano Forum raises funds to support student assistance programs, helping make piano instruction …

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Important Update for Givens Webster Village Groundbreaking

In an announcement made this week, the groundbreaking ceremony for Givens Webster Village has been rescheduled to Tuesday, December 8. The ceremony will mark an important milestone for the continued advancement of Givens Communities’ mission to support older adults through vibrant, connected communities. Located at 137 Little Savannah Road in Sylva, Givens Webster Village will …

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Givens Communities Comes Together for Asheville Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Givens Communities was a part of Asheville’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, joining the region in raising awareness and showing support for individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The Saturday event brought together 311 participants from 47 teams to raise more than $112,000 in support of the Alzheimer’s Association’s mission. Givens Communities’ partnership …

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Givens Affordable Communities Announce Leadership Promotions

Andrew Crosson Named Executive Director of Givens Affordable Communities Givens Communities is pleased to have announced that Andrew Crosson has been promoted from Project Development Coordinator to Executive Director of Givens Affordable Communities. Andrew Crosson For more than 13 years, Andrew has played a vital role in advancing affordable housing initiatives and strengthening communities across …

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Givens Webster Village to Break Ground on 120 Affordable Senior Apartments in Jackson County

Givens Communities will celebrate a major milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony for Givens Webster Village, now rescheduled to December 8. The affordable senior housing community in Jackson County is expected to be completed in 2028. Located at 137 Little Savannah Road in Sylva, Givens Webster Village will bring 120 affordable apartment homes for older adults …

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Givens Communities a Proud Part of Blue Ridge Pride Festival 2026

Givens Communities was proud to once again join thousands of community members for the Blue Ridge Pride Festival 2026, celebrating inclusion, individuality, togetherness, and the freedom to be authentically oneself. As a longtime sponsor of Blue Ridge Pride, Givens Communities is honored to support an organization and annual celebration that brings people together from across …

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