Givens Communities Proudly Sponsors Asheville Chamber Challenge 5K
On May 1, 2026, residents and team members from across Givens Communities came together in celebration of movement, connection, and community as Givens Communities proudly served as the Presenting Sponsor of the Asheville Chamber Challenge 5K. With more than 800 participants and attendees joining the event, the afternoon was filled with energy, teamwork, and shared […]
Pretty in Pink Awareness at Givens Communities
On Pink Out Day, Givens Communities came together in a meaningful show of support for the Pretty in Pink Foundation, proudly standing with breast cancer patients across North Carolina. As a sponsor of this impactful event, Givens Communities honored the Foundation’s mission to ensure uninsured and underinsured individuals can access quality, lifesaving medical treatment. Team […]
The Brookside Hub Grand Opening!
What was once a hopeful vision is now a vibrant gathering place for connection, creativity, and community. The Brookside Hub at Givens Highland Farms—long imagined as a center for life enrichment—has officially become a reality. That dream took a major step forward in October 2025, when the Givens Foundation announced that the Brookside Life Enrichment […]
Knitting Care Into the Community at Givens Highland Farms
On the third Thursday of each month at 1 p.m., the Margaret Room at Givens Highland Farms fills with conversation, creativity, and compassion as residents gather for the Charity Knitting and Crochet group. Part social gathering and part service project, the group offers residents a meaningful way to connect with one another while giving back […]
Photography Club at Givens Highland Farms
At Givens Highland Farms, a shared love of photography brings residents together in a meaningful way. Twice each month, on the first and third Monday at 1:00 p.m., members of the GHf64 Photo Club gather to share images, stories, and connection. Recently, the Givens Foundation team was honored to join one of these meetings and […]
Givens Philanthropy Becomes Givens Foundation
One of the most meaningful milestones in this next chapter for Givens Communities is the evolution of our philanthropic work. We are proud to share that Givens Philanthropy has officially been renamed the Givens Foundation—a name that more clearly reflects the vital role philanthropy plays in advancing our mission and expanding our impact across Western […]
Advancing Longevity and Brain Health at Givens Communities
Givens Communities is proud to launch the Givens Longevity and Brain Health Program, a significant new initiative designed to advance whole-person wellness by supporting residents and team members in living healthier, more engaged lives for longer. This effort reflects Givens’ long-standing commitment to innovation in aging and positions the organization as an emerging leader in […]
Philanthropy Partners with Buck Institute for Research on Aging in New Sponsorship
Givens Communities is proud to announce a new sponsorship partnership with the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, a global leader in the science of longevity. Through this collaboration, Givens Communities will bring Buck’s LIVE (Longevity Inspired Vitality Education) program directly to residents across its life plan and affordable housing communities—transforming cutting-edge aging research into […]
Sharing Meals, Building Community: Givens Residents Support 12 Baskets Café
The Givens Philanthropy Team recently had the pleasure of visiting 12 Baskets Café, a program of Asheville Poverty Initiative (API), to see firsthand the incredible impact this organization is making in our community. The visit was especially meaningful as it brought together longtime Givens Estates resident volunteers Bill Lowery and Alice Petersen, whose nearly decade […]
Givens Celebrates Partnership with Asheville Poverty Initiative at Westival Fundraiser
Givens Communities continues its commitment to being a good neighbor in Western North Carolina, recently expanding its community impact through support of the Asheville Poverty Initiative (API) and its 12 Baskets Food Café. The partnership was celebrated at Westival, a sold-out fundraiser held at Archetype Brewing in West Asheville that brought together food, fellowship, and […]