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Assisting With Health and Food Disparities in the Community

Givens Life Ministries, the outreach division of Givens Communities, actively addresses health disparities of underserved and vulnerable populations throughout Western North Carolina. Focusing on individual and family wellness, Givens Life Ministries has helped provide free health screenings, chronic disease self-management programs, nutrition presentations, wellness coaching and education programs that touches more than 66,000 lives annually. …

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By Geoffrey Cantrell |
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Givens Affordable Communities Stand as a Pillar of Accessible Senior Living

The Givens Affordable Communities journey began with the earliest moments of Givens Communities when Givens Estates was initially developed with 78 HUD subsidized apartments. These apartments opened in 1979 and housed the first residents before the campus evolved into a Life Plan Community. In 2007, Givens Great Laurels opened in Waynesville near the Lake Junaluska …

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By Geoffrey Cantrell |

Prevention Is Key For Avoiding Heat-Related Illnesses

Recent high temperatures prompt this reminder for seniors to take extra care when spending time outdoors or in areas without air conditioning. People aged 65 years or older are more prone to heat-related health problems. Older adults do not adjust as well as young people to higher temperatures. They are more likely to have a …

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By Geoffrey Cantrell |

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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By Geoffrey Cantrell |

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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By Geoffrey Cantrell |

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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By Geoffrey Cantrell |

‘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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By Geoffrey Cantrell |

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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By Geoffrey Cantrell |

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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By Geoffrey Cantrell |

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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By Geoffrey Cantrell |