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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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By Geoffrey Cantrell |

Givens Gerber Park Supports Purple Spaces Initiative

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 …

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By Geoffrey Cantrell |

Senior Living Communities Offer New and Enriching Experiences

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 …

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By Geoffrey Cantrell |

Newsletter Captures Dedication and Vision Within Its Pages

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. …

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By Geoffrey Cantrell |

Leading Age NC Honors Givens Training and Development Team

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 …

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By Geoffrey Cantrell |

Stephens To Speak on Affordable Senior Housing Issues in Upcoming National Forum

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 …

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By Geoffrey Cantrell |

Clinchfield Mill Finds Renewed Purpose Assisting Storm Recovery

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, …

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By Geoffrey Cantrell |

Direct of LifeMinistries to retire from Givens Affordable Communities

Cheryl Wallen, Director of LifeMinistries, has announced that she will be retiring at the end of April 2025. Cheryl became the Director of Givens LifeMinistries in 2006, stepping in when the founder of this outreach ministry moved away. Cheryl took this position because she felt she was being called to build on her passion for …

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By Ashley Haney |

Go To Cafe’s Feature Flavor of the Month: Northern India

Featured Salad: Central India- Chaat Salad- Colorful and vibrant vegetables & citrus. Featured Soup: Indian Fusion- Pumpkin Curry Soup Featured Meals: Northern India- Tikka Masala is a dish consisting of marinated boneless grilled meats that are then served in a subtly spiced tomato-cream sauce. Northern India-Saag Paneer-A leafy vegetable dish eaten with rice. Saag can …

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By Ashley Haney |

Resilience Highlights Storm Recovery

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.  

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By Geoffrey Cantrell |