Givens Residents Discover Smart Giving Strategies at Campus Workshops
This week, residents at Givens Highland Farms and Givens Estates had the opportunity to deepen their understanding of charitable giving through engaging workshops held on each campus. The sessions, focused on Tax Benefits and Charitable Giving, were designed to help residents explore how thoughtful planning can enhance their philanthropic impact while also offering potential financial […]
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, […]
Builders of the Dream: United in Purpose
Givens Estates resident and original creator of the videos Builders of the Dream and its companion piece Spirit of Giving, Will Jordan, has invited everyone reading the following story to understand the meaning behind the Builders of the Dream video located at the bottom of this page. The following is a message from Will Jordan […]
The Heart of Givens Highland Farms: A Gift That Keeps Giving
At Givens Highland Farms, nestled in the serene hills of North Carolina, a small but mighty gift shop named Oak Leaf Gifts has become the heartbeat of a remarkable community effort. Run entirely by dedicated resident volunteers, the shop hums with warmth, laughter, and purpose. Every piece of jewelry selected, every kitchenware item picked up, […]
Givens Highland Farms Announces Full Funding for Brookside Life Enrichment Center
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news with you! The Givens Communities Philanthropy Department is proud to announce that the Givens Highland Farms Brookside Life Enrichment Center is now fully funded! Thanks to your incredible generosity and support from our community, we reached our fundraising goal of $800,000 last week. Fundraising began in March of […]
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 […]
Planning with Purpose: Estate Planning 101 Empowers Givens Communities
Residents from both Givens Estates and Givens Highland Farms recently gathered on their respective campuses for an informative and engaging session titled Estate Planning 101. Hosted by attorneys Andrew Atherton, Phoebe Bulls, and Kathleen Rodberg from McGuire Wood & Bissette Law Firm, the sessions provided valuable insights into the essentials of estate planning and the […]
Prepared for Tomorrow: Strengthening Givens Through Well Drilling
At the heart of Givens Philanthropy is Givens Grows, an impact area dedicated to undesignated giving that allows Givens Communities to respond where the need is greatest, the opportunity is most meaningful, or the moment is most urgent. From special projects and crisis support to campus emergencies and outreach opportunities, Givens Grows ensures flexibility, responsiveness, […]
Reflecting on Hurricane Helene and the Power of Philanthropy
One year ago, Hurricane Helene swept through Western North Carolina, leaving a trail of devastation that deeply affected our Givens community — including team members, families, friends, and residents alike. The storm tested our resilience, but it also revealed the extraordinary strength of our shared compassion. In the wake of Helene, the Team Member Assistance […]
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 […]