News at Givens Estates

A Resource for Matters of Faith and Spirituality

Givens Communities respects the beliefs and individual spiritual journeys of residents and team members alike, and through the Spiritual Care Department offers non-judgmental support. There are ecumenical worship services and opportunities for growth on all four campuses, as well as for the community at-large. Chaplains lead worship and various workshops and counsel and assist families … Continued

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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 … Continued

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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 … Continued

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News Coverage of Recent Nonprofit Affiliation

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.

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