Reasons To Be Thankful
As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, our CEO Kevin Schwab and Jessie Bosshard, Executive Director of Givens Home First, reflect on community, gratitude and provide information about how we help provide senior support during the holidays. Thank you for being part of Givens Communities. We wish you and your loved ones a warm and joyful […]
Givens Longevity and Brain Health Program to Advance Whole-Person Wellness
Givens Communities announces the launch of the Givens Longevity and Brain Health Program, a major new initiative designed to advance whole-person wellness. Leading this important effort across all Givens Communities will be Taryn Tindall, who joins us as the director of this new program. Together, this program and role represent Givens’ step toward becoming a […]
New Director of Givens Life Ministries Named
Givens Life Ministries, the outreach division of Givens Communities, has new leadership. Joey Abel, an Independent Living Social Work Navigator at Givens Highland Farms, will take on the role. Givens Communities is a nationally senior living residence and services nonprofit. Givens Life Ministries serves the region’s vulnerable and at-risk populations with health and wellness programs, […]
Givens Communities Gains HUD Grant for McDowell County Project
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 […]
Blue Ridge Pride Festival is Saturday in Asheville
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 […]
Givens Communities Issues Annual Report, Starts Video Series
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 Schwab, President […]