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.
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 …
Givens Communities, a senior living nonprofit organization that includes Givens Gerber Park in south Asheville, announces a partnership with the innovative Purple Spaces program as a commitment to disrupt the cycle of domestic abuse. Recognizing that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men will experience domestic abuse in their lifetimes and addressing the …
According to U.S. News & World Report, moving into a senior living community can lessen an older adult’s sense of isolation and loneliness. The media outlet surveyed senior living residents and their families about experiences with loneliness and health effects of social isolation. More than 69% of older adults surveyed said they felt lonely much …
Every three months, Givens Communities publishes a newsletter to inform residents, future residents, team and board members, as well as community partners, about some of the happenings, recognition, events and updates that our dynamic, engaged nonprofit organization is experiencing. Retirement and senior living are at the heart of who we are and what we do. …
The Givens Communities Training and Development Team, made up of Justin Upright, Rob Dirscherl and Keith Robinette, has earned the 2025 Workplace Excellence Award by LeadingAge North Carolina. The award recognizes an investment in staff and workplace environment in fostering a healthy workplace culture and environment that promotes the recruitment, retention and development of staff …
Teresa Stephens, Vice President of Givens Affordable Communities, is a guest speaker for a LeadingAge discussion on affordable senior housing on Feb. 20. LeadingAge serves as a catalyst, partner and connector to solve problems and create new opportunities to better serve an aging America, with membership of over 5,400 nonprofit aging services providers and other mission-driven organizations serving …
Resilient Recovery NC was created by Jim and Rebekah Artman, of Lake James community, specifically to provide local disaster support following Hurricane Helene, the September storm that claimed 104 lives and caused widespread destruction in Western North Carolina. The all-volunteer group is making an impact in the community through aid distribution, road and bridge repair, …
Residents and team members of Givens Gerber Park met the challenges created by Hurricane Helene with resourcefulness, ingenuity and determination. This Discovery Newsletter Special Edition provides a glimpse into how Givens Communities demonstrated our core values to cope during times of adversity.
Dear Friends, I hope this message finds you well. I truly appreciate the outpouring of well wishes and the many offers to help. Hurricane Helene has caused widespread devastation, displacing families, damaging homes, and disrupting essential services. Thankfully, we at Givens Communities are holding up, though we face weeks without water, and have seen significant …