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, …
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 …
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 …
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.
“As I sit here today, a month after the devastating storm here in Asheville, N.C. and surrounding area, I am so very grateful to Givens Gerber Park, which is home to me. We, who live here, were so respected and taken care of. The management is outstanding (which I knew already) but in the midst …