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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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Technology Supports Health, Happiness and Seniors Staying Engaged 

By embracing new technology, Givens Communities is opening doors to a future of greater empowerment, agency, safety, and connection for our residents.   Imagine living in a community where your home itself helps take care of you.   Reminding you to take your medication, preventing illness with sensors that proactively detect illness and align health care services …

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Celebrating Half a Century at Givens Communities

With so many accomplishments in 50 years of Givens Communities, this special edition of the Discovery newsletter is dedicated to capturing a few highlights, published with appreciation to all who have contributed to the success and promising future of this senior living organization. Discovery 50th Special Edition Discovery 50th Special Spanish Edition  

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‘Flip the Script on Aging’ Is This Year’s Theme for Older Americans Month

May is Older Americans Month, a time to recognize the many contributions that older adults make in the community, reaffirm commitments to providing services and support to seniors, and include their voices in community planning. Each May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation in recognizing Older Americans Month and chooses the theme. The …

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Opportunity To Urge U.S. Senate Support For Affordable Senior Living

LeadingAge, a national organization of nonprofit senior service and aging providers, is urging U.S. Senators to join a letter in support for full funding of contract renewals for the Section 202 Housing for the Elderly program – legislation that has a direct impact to Givens Affordable Communities. Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, is asking his …

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Cheryl Wallen and Givens Life Ministries: A Legacy of Care, A Program of Hope

Givens Life Ministries, the outreach division of Asheville-based Givens Communities, garners deserved recognition for touching the lives of some 66,000 people across Western North Carolina every year, as the region’s vulnerable and at-risk populations benefit from its health and wellness programs, receive free nutritious meals, medical attention and basic childhood necessities. Cheryl Wallen, the program’s …

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Chamber Challenge 5k, Presented By Givens Communities, Now Just Days Away

Givens Communities joins with Eaton to present the 2025 Chamber Challenge 5k, “Celebrating Workplace Wellness,” on May 2. The theme is designed to promote community wellness through friendly competition between businesses in the Asheville area. The course begins and ends at the Asheville Chamber and winds through the historic Montford neighborhood. Last year, the first …

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North Carolina Affordable Housing Demand is Crucial, Seniors Are No Exception

According to research, North Carolina has substantial gaps in meeting affordable housing needs, and that is critically important for one segment of the population: retirees and seniors. A study commissioned by the North Carolina Chamber Foundation, NC Home Builders Association and the state’s REALTORS, housing supply and demand “could and should be addressed through some combination of new …

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Senior Living Organizations Poised To Be Stronger Once Aligned

The Charlotte Ledger writes that experts say an affiliation of Givens Communities and Aldersgate United Methodist Retirement Community is a positive move. Read the Ledger article HERE. The digital news publication also reports the affiliation has been approved by state regulators of continuing care retirement communities, which is expected to be finalized this fall.

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Givens Communities, Aldersgate Announce Affiliation to Strengthen Mission and Expand Impact

Aldersgate United Methodist Retirement Community in Charlotte, a nonprofit organization, has signed a letter of intent to affiliate with Asheville-based Givens Communities, a nonprofit organization, through a membership substitution, ensuring long-term stability and mission-driven growth for both organizations. A membership substitution occurs when one nonprofit organization assumes governance responsibilities for another nonprofit organization. Under this …

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