On September 26, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded $11 million to Givens Communities for its Clinchfield Mill project in Marion. The Section 202 funding will go toward converting the historic structure into 141 affordable apartments for older adults. This project will not only preserve and repurpose a historic landmark, but it … Continued
Givens Estates won two gold models for best retirement community and best assisted living in this year’s “Best of Asheville” contest. This marks seven golds and two silvers earned by Givens Estates in the past five years, a remarkable achievement. Givens Estates has been featured as a top retirement community in other rankings: Newsweek ranks … Continued
The 15th annual Blue Ridge Pride Festival will take place this Saturday, Sept. 27, from noon to 6 p.m. at Pack Square Park, Asheville. Givens Communities is an emerald level sponsor of this year’s festival and will have a booth centrally located. Both residents and team members will be in attendance. In addition to vendors … Continued
Givens Communities has published its Annual Report for 2025, a year of profound significance for the senior living organization as it celebrates 50 years of mission-driven service. Givens Communities also has launched “Givens Connect,” a new video series designed to inform residents, team members, clients and the public of updates. The inaugural episode with Kevin … Continued
September is designated as Fall Prevention Awareness Month, with Sept. 22 named as Fall Prevention Awareness Day. Falls are a leading cause of injury for older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control, falls affect us all—whether personally or someone we love or care about. Every second of every day an older adult falls. … Continued
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